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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shaanxi History Museum
History and Cultural Significance The Shaanxi History Museum, constructed from 1983 and opened to the public in 1991, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Shaanxi Province, which has served…
Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum
The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, also known as the Terracotta Army or the Terracotta Warriors, is one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This vast underground necropolis, located near…
Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army, one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries, draws millions of visitors annually to Xi’an. This incredible site, which honors China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, provides a fascinating window into…
