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…
1. Overview of the Xi’an Bell TowerLocation: Downtown Xi’anHeight: 36 meters (118 feet)Year built: 1384Number of floors: 2Number of eaves: 3 2. Landmarks in Downtown Xi’anThe Bell Tower is a majestic traditional structure that marks the geographical center of the…
Sanqingshan is located in the northeastern part of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List at the 32nd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held on July 6, 2008. In addition, it has been…
Chinese Name: WuyuanPopulation: 376,419Area: 2,967 square kilometers (1,146 square miles)Location: Western Jiangxi Province, eastern China 1. Highlighting the Sea of Rapeseed Flowers and Huizhou-style Architecture Wuyuan County is located in the northeastern corner of Jiangxi Province in eastern China, bordering…
The Nanjing Confucius Temple is a place dedicated to Confucius, the great ancient Chinese philosopher and educator; it is also known in Chinese as the Fuzimiao. The temple was first built in 1034 during the Song Dynasty (420–589 AD), but…
Hongcun Ancient Village, located approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles) northeast of Yixian County, is celebrated as “a village straight out of a Chinese fairy tale painting.” This 900-year-old settlement was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. The…
