The Yungang Grottoes, one of China’s three major cave complexes, are located on the northern slope of Wuzhou Mountain in Datong City. Carved into the mountainside, the site stretches 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) from east to west and features 53…
Furong Ancient Town, located about a 1.5-hour drive from Zhangjiajie, Hunan, is an ancient town with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. Surrounded by water on three sides and with a waterfall flowing through the town, it is known…
Lake Sayram, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Silk Road,” is the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is located approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) southwest of Ürümqi in the Potala Prefecture. In Mongolian, “Sayram” means “lake on…
Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village)Situated on the bank of the Jia Ling River, not far from its confluence with the mighty Yangtze is the ancient village of Ci Qi Kou, formerly known as Long Yin. Covering an area of some…
Since its completion in 1420, the Temple of Heaven has served as the imperial site for sacrifices to Heaven. From its iconic blue-tiled roofs to its layout reflecting the ancient Chinese philosophy of “Heaven is round and Earth is square,”…
Mount Jiuhua, also Jiuhuashan in Chinese, covers an area of 100 square kilometers (39 square miles) southwest of Qingyang County, Huangshan City, not far from the picturesque Huangshan Mountain. It boasts 99 peaks and 18 scenic spots in its area.…
Shamian Island, previous known as Zhongliusha or Shicuizhou, is an elliptic sandbar in the Liwan District of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. The island’s name literally means “sandy surface” in Chinese. Surrounded by water, it is just like a giant ship…
Dujiangyan Irrigation System is honored as the ‘Treasure of Sichuan’, which still plays a crucial role in draining off floodwater, irrigating farms and providing water resources for more than 50 cities in the province. In China, Chengdu is always praised…
The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Memorial Museum, located on Changyang Road in Hongkou District, was established to commemorate the history of Jewish refugees who sought shelter there to escape the Holocaust during World War II. The museum is housed within the…
Thousand Islets Lake (Qiandao Lake)Did you ever want to escape from the bustling metropolis? Come to Thousand Islets Lake and experience something special.With 81% of the area covered in forests, Thousand Islets Lake (Qiandao Lake) is a pure lake with…
