The Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan region of Dengfeng City, Henan Province, and is widely regarded as “the foremost temple under heaven.” The temple’s history dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534 AD), and it has played…
Huaqing Palace (also known as Huaqing Hot Springs) is located about 30 kilometers (19 miles) east of Xi’an, not far from the Terracotta Army, at the foot of Mount Li. It is one of China’s four great imperial gardens and…
The Nanjing City Wall is one of the national key cultural relics protection units from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. The wall originally had a circumference of approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles), stood 14–21…
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…
