Ming Tombs
Nestled in the picturesque Tianshou Mountains, just 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Beijing, lies the majestic Ming Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that serves as the final resting place for 13…
Beihai Park
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhong Nan Hai (Central and South Seas) to its south, Beihai (North Sea) Park is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient…
Yonghe Lamasery (Beijing Lama Temple)
The Yonghe Lamasery, also known as the Lama Temple (雍和宫), is one of Beijing’s most popular historical and cultural attractions. As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, it’s an essential stop for…
Beijing Hutong
People say that the real culture of Beijing is “the culture of hutong” and “the culture of courtyard”. How true that is. Often, they attract tourists from home and abroad rather than the…
Beijing Courtyard
Beijing Courtyard, a traditional unique folk house in the hutongs, has a long history in Chinese architecture. It is called ‘Siheyuan’ in Chinese, ‘Si’ means ‘Four’, which here refers to the four sides:…
Bird’s Nest – National Stadium
The National Stadium, affectionately known as Bird’s Nest, is situated in Olympic Green Village, Chaoyang District, Beijing. It was designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympic events of…
Ancient Observatory
The Ancient Observatory, situated at the southeast corner of Beijing’s Jianguomen Bridge, was initially built circa 1442, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Its rich history spans more than five hundred years, making it…
Water Cube – National Aquatics Center
Located on the west side of Landscape Avenue in the Olympic Green and to the west of Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), the National Aquatics Center contains the official 2008 Olympics swimming facility….
The Great Wall of China: Ultimate Travel Guide
The Great Wall of China stands as humanity’s most magnificent architectural achievement, drawing millions of visitors annually. This comprehensive guide will help you plan an unforgettable visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site….
Yiwu Ancient Town
Yiwu Ancient Town is situated in the north of Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture. It is the hometown of Pu’er Tea as well as the starting point of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. In old…
The Hot Sea and Hot Fields in Tengchong
Tengchong is one of China’s three major geothermal areas, known as “Land Abounding in Geothermal Resources”. There are plenty of springs of hot water and hot vapour, called “Hot Sea”. There are quite…
Jinuo Mountain Village
Situated in Jinghong City popedom, Jinuo Mountain has a circumference of over 600 kilometers. With convenient traffic, it is 42 kilometers from Menglun Town in Mengla County to the east and 20 kilometers…
