Norbulingka
Norbulingka also called Lhasa People’s Park is the summer palace of Dalai Lama and the site of World Cultural Heritage. In Tibetan language, it means “Treasure Park”. Located on the west side of…
Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery is one of the ‘great three’ Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles (2.01 km) north of Lhasa. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery. The origin of…
Jokhang Temple
The Jokhang, also called the Qokang Monastery, Jokang, Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Monastery or Zuglagkang (Tibetan: གཙུག་ལག་ཁང༌།, Wylie: gtsug-lag-khang, ZYPY: Zuglagkang; also Tsuklakang), is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. For most Tibetans it…
Yarlong Tsangpo River
Yarlung Tsangpo or Yarlung River is a river that originates at Tamlung Tso lake in western Tibet, southeast of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It later forms the South Tibet Valley and Yarlung…
Heavenly Lake Namtso
Heavenly Lake Namtso was born in the Paleogene age, as a result of Himalayan tectonic plate movements. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,718 m (15,479 ft), and has a surface area…
Xian Bell Tower
The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the…
Xi’an Muslim Quarter
Welcome to Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, a vibrant hub of history, culture, and mouthwatering muslim food in Shaanxi Province, you can find almost every famous Xi’an food and restaurants here. This bustling neighborhood is…
Xian Drum Tower
The Drum Tower is located northwest of the Bell Tower of Xian, across the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square. Both of them are called the ‘sister buildings’ or ‘morning bell and dark…
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xian…
Guozijian – Beijing Imperial Academy
Beijing Imperial Academy (Guozijian in Chinese), also translated as Beijing Imperial College, was first established in 1306. It served as the supreme administrative headquarters for the organization of education and the highest seat…
Shaanxi History Museum
History and Cultural Significance The Shaanxi History Museum, constructed from 1983 and opened to the public in 1991, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Shaanxi Province, which has served…
Liulichang – Colored Glaze Factory Culture Street
If you have a favor with curios, calligraphy, painting or other artwork in China, Colored Glaze Factory (Liulichang in Chinese) Street is a must when you travel in Beijing. The old Colored Glaze…
