First Things First The Avatar Mountains are specifically in Yuanjiajie, which is part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic Area. We still remember the first time we stepped off the Bailong Elevator at dawn….
When we first stood on Tianzi Mountain’s summit at dawn, watching mist curl around thousands of sandstone pillars like fingers reaching toward heaven, we understood why locals call it “The Monarch of the…
Most travelers come to Zhangjiajie with their heads in the clouds. They seek the soaring sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan. They want the “Avatar” experience. But we always tell our guests at Travel China…
Ever squeezed sideways through a 30cm gap in solid rock while your backpack scraped both walls? That’s your introduction to Yangjiajie—Zhangjiajie’s untamed cousin that most tourists never discover. While 50,000 people queue for…
When we first walked through Hongcun’s mist-shrouded lanes at dawn in 2012, watching elderly residents gather around Moon Pond as their ancestors had for six centuries, we understood why these villages captivate travelers….
We have walked the Ten-Mile Gallery more times than we can count. We have seen it in the pouring rain when the peaks play hide-and-seek with the mist. We have seen it in…
Rising 1,200 meters above the forest floor, Huangshizhai stands as Zhangjiajie’s most commanding natural observatory. We’ve guided hundreds of travelers through this magnificent plateau, and we can confidently say: the ancient Chinese saying…
When we first walked through the moon gate at 7:32 AM on a February morning, the garden was ours alone. Frost clung to lotus leaves. Our breath misted in cold air. For twelve…
Welcome to Wulingyuan. You have seen the pictures. You have heard the legends. Perhaps you even saw the movie Avatar and felt a sense of wonder. We are here to tell you that…
Standing 30 kilometers west of Yinchuan at the foot of Helan Mountains, the Xixia Imperial Tombs were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 11, 2025. These pyramid-shaped mounds rising from…
Welcome to Mount Wutai. This is a place where faith carves the very landscape. It’s more than just a mountain; it’s a spiritual sanctuary. For centuries, emperors, monks, and pilgrims have journeyed here….
Imagine stepping through a towering stone gate. The roar of modern traffic fades, replaced by the murmur of voices, the scent of cooking noodles, and the sight of cobbled lanes stretching before you….