Chengdu Panda Base Guide: Tickets, Routes & Tips
In 1987, six giant pandas rescued from the wild were brought to a scrubby hillside on the northern outskirts of Chengdu. There was no proper road. Visiting zoologists came by bus and arrived…
Mt. Qingcheng
Mt. Qingcheng, located in the southwest of the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project of China in Sichuan Province, is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. It is also a very attractive and…
Three-Star Piles Museum (Sanxingdui Museum)
Three-Star Piles Museum (Sanxingdui Museum) is located in Northeast of Three-Star Piles archeological site, west of the famous cultural city of Guanghan, on the bank of Jian River (commonly called Yazi River), 40…
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 System: All in One Visitor Guide
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a dam-free water diversion project, more than 2,250 years old, on the Minjiang River 60km northwest of Chengdu, and it still irrigates the Chengdu Plain today. It’s part…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
