Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers, the…
Dujiangyan Irrigation Project
In China, Chengdu is always praised as the Tian Fu Zhi Guo, which means ‘Nature’s Storehouse’. Over 2,200 years ago, the city was threatened by the frequent floods caused by flooding of the…
Shanghai Tianzifang
Little known to Shanghai old timers, Tianzifang has transformed itself from legacy residential architectures and factories into an artsy area housing bars, cafes, crafts shops, design studios, galleries and boutiques. It is ardently…
Jiuzhaigou Zechawa Valley
Nestled in the heart of China’s Sichuan province, the Jiuzhaigou Zechawa Valley is a natural wonder that has captivated travelers from around the world. This stunning landscape, characterized by crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls,…
Jiuzhaigou Rize Valley
Mirror Lake Mirror Lake, wrapped by forests, is a narrow and long lake about 1,000 meters (1,094 yards) in length. The mountain on the opposite side is like a huge stone screen. On…
Huanglong Scenic Area: The Complete Visitor Guide
Huanglong is one of the most visually striking places in China — and one of the most misunderstood. Most visitors treat it as a half-day add-on to Jiuzhaigou. We’ve been running tours through…
Leshan Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya (a Bodhisattva usually represented as a very stout monk with a broad smile on his face and with his naked breast and paunch exposed…
Jiuzhaigou Shuzheng Valley
Nestled in the heart of the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China’s Sichuan Province, Shuzheng Valley stands as a testament to nature’s artistry. This guide delves into the valley’s…
Dinosaur Museum in Zigong
Established in the noted site of dinosaur fossils, Da Shanpu, Dinosaur Museum in Zigong is about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) from the center of Zigong City. It covers 25,000 square meters (about…
Jiuzhaigou Valley: The Complete Guide
Jiuzhaigou Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Sichuan with 108 alpine lakes in colours that look impossible in photographs and stranger in person. It is one of the few places…
Shanghai Xin Tian Di
Located in the center of Shanghai City south of Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai Xin Tian Di has become an urban attraction that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city. It is…
Wide and Narrow Alley
Consisting of Wide Alley (Kuan Xiangzi), Narrow Alley (Zhai Xiangzi), Well Alley (Jing Xiangzi) three parallel ancient city alleys and 45 courtyards along them, Wide and Narrow Alley is one of Chengdu’s historical…
