Ruins of Guge Kingdom
Located in the Ngari Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Ruins of Guge Kingdom are the Old Summer Palace of Tibet. While these ruins were once an imperial estate which fell into disrepair after the…
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a true architectural marvel and a must-visit destination for any traveler exploring the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. As one of the most iconic…
Shanghai World Financial Center
Standing in the center of Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone in Pudong and neighbouring Shanghai Tower and Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) was completed in August 28, 2008, being the second…
Mount Huashan: The Complete Guide to China’s Most Thrilling Sacred Mountain
We’ll never forget watching a 68-year-old grandmother from Taiwan grip the chains on Canglong Ridge, tears streaming down her face—not from fear, but from joy. “I’ve dreamed of this for 40 years,” she…
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…
Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai: A Definitive Traveler’s Guide
The Shanghai skyline is a breathtaking panorama of futuristic ambition, and at its heart stands an icon: the Oriental Pearl Tower (东方明珠广播电视塔). More than just a television tower, it is the quintessential symbol…
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…
Banpo Museum
The Banpo Museum is located in the eastern outskirt of Xian City, Shaanxi Province. As the first museum at the prehistoric site, it was built at the base of the excavations of the…
Famen Temple
Famen Temple, renowned for storing the veritable Finger Bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha, is located in Fufeng County of Shaanxi Province, 120km east of Xian and 96km west of Baoji. With a history…
Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot
Located in picturesque Guilin City, Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot refer to the landscape located around the city which includes Li River (the part within the city), Taohua (Peach Blossom) River,…
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…
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…
