Shanghai Museum
Located in the center of Shanghai in People’s Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The…
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…
Yu Garden
Looking to explore one of Shanghai‘s most treasured historical sites? Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden) stands as a magnificent testament to Ming Dynasty architecture and Chinese garden design. This 400-year-old classical garden offers visitors…
Jade Buddha Temple: A Journey Into the Soul of the City
Stepping through the gates of Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple feels like crossing into another world. The modern city’s constant hum fades away, replaced by the gentle scent of burning incense and the rhythmic…
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…
Yarlong Tsangpo River
Yarlung Tsangpo or Yarlung River is a river that originates at Tamlung Tso lake in western Tibet, southeast of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It later forms the South Tibet Valley and Yarlung…
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…
Heavenly Lake Namtso
Heavenly Lake Namtso was born in the Paleogene age, as a result of Himalayan tectonic plate movements. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,718 m (15,479 ft), and has a surface area…
Baksum Tso Lake
Basum Lake is adjacent to national highway 318, making transport to the lake very convenient. Basum Lake has become a popular tourist attraction in Nyingchi. In Tibetan language, Basum means ‘green water’. The…
Liulichang – Colored Glaze Factory Culture Street
If you have a favor with curios, calligraphy, painting or other artwork in China, Colored Glaze Factory (Liulichang in Chinese) Street is a must when you travel in Beijing. The old Colored Glaze…
Diecai Hill
Diecai Hill, also known as the Folding Brocade Hill, is a must-visit attraction in the picturesque city of Guilin, China. Situated on the west bank of the Li River, this stunning natural wonder…
Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Once the site of the Temple of Confucius during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), the Forest of Stone Steles Museum is situated on Sanxue Street, near the south gate of Xian City Wall….
