Thousand Islets Lake (Qian Dao 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 (Qian Dao Lake)…
Luoping Nine-Dragon (Jiulong) Waterfalls
Nestled in the heart of Yunnan Province, China, the Luoping Nine-Dragon (Jiulong) Waterfalls are a true natural wonder that captivate visitors from around the world. This stunning cascade of nine distinct waterfalls, each…
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
The Kizil Thousands Buddha Caves is a series of caves cut into the cliff wall on the north bank of the Weigan River Valley in southern Xinjiang. The Kizil caves are over 1500…
Luoping Rapeseed Flowers Fields
Nestled in the heart of Yunnan Province, the Luoping rapeseed flowers fields transform into a sea of golden flowers each spring. This guide offers everything you need to know about visiting this enchanting…
Jiaohe Ancient City
The Jiaohe Ancient City was declared as one of the first national key cultural relic protection units by the State Department on March 4th in 1961. The Jiaohe Ancient City is located on…
Kanas Lake
The Kanas Lake (kā nà sī hú 喀纳斯湖), a frigid highland valley lake, nestling at the foot of the Youyi (Friendship) Peak of the Altai Mountains (ā ěr tài shān 阿尔泰山), is actually…
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…
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…
Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
Du Fu, a very famous poet, lived in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Just as its name implies, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu was his home more than a thousand years ago. Du…
Wolong Panda Reserve (Shenshuping Base): AIO Guide
Wolong Panda Reserve — specifically the Shenshuping Base — is the only giant panda facility in China built inside an active national nature reserve. At 1,700m in the Qionglai Mountains, 130km from Chengdu,…
Jinli Street
Chengdu is a city brimming with a strong leisurely ambience. Jinli Street, located to the east of the Wuhou Memorial Temple of Chengdu (the most famous Three Kingdoms period (220 – 280) relic…
Wu Hou Shrine: A Complete Guide to Chengdu’s Ancient Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu
The Wu Hou Shrine (武侯祠), also known as the Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu, stands as one of Chengdu‘s most revered historical treasures. This ancient temple complex honors the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang…
