Shuzheng Valley, Jiuzhaigou: Route, Lakes, Food & Mistakes
Shuzheng Valley is the 14-km stem of Jiuzhaigou’s Y-shaped park. It runs from the main gate up to Nuorilang Center. Along the way sit nine named lakes and waterfalls, plus the only Tibetan…
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…
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,…
Dujiangyan Irrigation System: All in One Visitor Guide
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a dam-free water diversion project, more than 2,250 years old, on the Minjiang River 60km northwest of Chengdu, and it still irrigates the Chengdu Plain today. It’s part…
Leshan Giant Buddha: Tickets, Hours & How to Visit
The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone-carved seated Buddha in the world. It stands 71 meters tall on a cliff at Lingyun Mountain in Sichuan, overlooking the confluence of the Min, Qingyi,…
Mount Emei Travel Guide: Tickets, Fees & All Routes
Planning Mount Emei right now means dealing with a few things that weren’t true a year ago: the Golden Summit caps entries at 8,000 a day, one of its two cable cars has…
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…
Badaling Great Wall
When you think of China, the Great Wall immediately comes to mind. Among all sections, the Badaling Great Wall stands as the most visited and accessible portion of this ancient marvel. Located just…
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….
Forbidden City
Standing at the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City represents China’s most magnificent architectural achievement and cultural treasure. As someone who has guided countless travelers through its vermillion gates and golden halls, I…
Temple of Heaven: China’s Most Sacred Imperial Complex
The Temple of Heaven stands as the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture in Beijing‘s Tiantan Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site covers 273 hectares and served as the spiritual heart of the…
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace (颐和园), located in the northwest of Beijing, is a stunning representation of Chinese imperial gardens and architecture. Once a summer retreat for Qing Dynasty emperors, it remains one of Beijing’s…
