The Longsheng Rice Terraces, also called the Longji Rice Terraces,are located in the town of Longji in Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Guilin, China. Longsheng Rice Terraces fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to …
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Reed Flute Cave
Reed Fleet Cave is a spectacular cave located in Guilin City.Walking into Reed Flute Cave, you will be amazed at how radiant the dewy stalagmites look like.The rainbow lights and dazzling array of massive natural formations compose a dreamy wonderland.The underground lake peacefully flows along …
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is the signature must see attraction In Guilin City.Located in the Xiangshan Park where the Taohua River and Li River converge,It is named after its unique shape of a giant elephant stretching its trunk to Li River and boozing. Since ancient times, …
Guilin Li River
Li River,flowing through Guilin, the third largest city in Guangxi Province,has formed the world-famed Li River Scenic Spot.The 83 km waterway from Guilin city center to Yangshuo County (under Guilin jurisdiction) is the essence of Li River,even the background of the new edition 20 yuan …
Fengjing Ancient Town
Fengjing Ancient Town has a history of over 1,500 years.Demarcated by the boundary river in its center,it was governed separately by Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces from 1430 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In the town, one will see many buildings,of which most are of the …
Tongli Water Town
Tongli Water Town, in the southwest of Suzhou,is one of the “Top Six Ancient Towns in Jiangnan (Regions South of Yangtze River)” in China with a long history of over 1,000 years.Enjoying the advantageous location of being surrounded by water and linked by old stone …
Xitang Water Town
Xitang Water Town, lying in Jiashan County in Jiaxing City,Zhejiang Province,is a famous town with thousands of years of history.It dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) and the Warring States Period (476 BC-221 BC).The town was a place of strategic …
Wuzhen Water Town
As one of the top six ancient towns in the southern region of the Yangtze River,Wuzhen Water Town boasts more than six thousand years of history and has always been a fertile land with abundant rice,fish and silk.It preserves the ancient appearance well and oozes …
Zhouzhuang Water Town
Zhouzhuang Water Town is China No.1 Water town famous for its canals in Jiangsu province, China.It is located within the administrative area of Kunshan,30 km southeast of the city centre of Suzhou.Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination,classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China …
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a complex of imperial religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing.The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest.The Temple of Heaven …
Xian Drum Tower
As the sister building of Xian Bell Tower, Xian Drum tower is about 200 meters away from the Bell tower, enduring over 600 years.This timber-brick drum tower was built in 1380 in the Ming dynasty and is used as a museum now,which displays collections of …
Xian Bell Tower
Marking the geographical center of the ancient capital Xian and enduring more than 600 years,Xian Bell Tower is the iconic building, which was used to announce the time and now turns to be a museum with cultural relicsand traditional artworks, as well as amazing performances …
Xian City Walls
Xian city walls are some of the largest,oldest and best preserved of their kind.They were originally built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor,Zhu Yuanzhang,as a military defensive system.The emperor had been advised by Zhu Sheng,a sage,to do two things before establishing his empire:build a …
Huaqing Pool
Huaqing Pool,or the Huaqing Hot Springs, are a complex of hot springs located in an area characterized by mild weatherand scenic views at the northern foot of Mount Li, one of the three major peaks of the Qinling.The Huaqing Hot Springs are located approximately 25 …
Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum,as one of the most important cradles for the origin of Chinese nation and the Huaxia civilization,Shaanxi Province possesses a wide range of ideological hallmarks and natural landmarks of the Chinese civilization,China’s history of revolution, and Chinese geography, including the Mausoleum of the …
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda or Great Wild Goose Pagoda,is a monumental Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. It was built in 652during the Tang dynasty and originally had five stories.It was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of …
Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta warriors from the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor of China Qin Shihuang,B.C 221-206 Qin Dynasty,painted terracotta, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Shaanxi, ChinaThe First Emperor Qin Shihuang conquered much in this life,but his driving purpose was even greater.He sought to conquer death.In order …
Ming Tombs Dingling
Ming Tombs Dingling,the underground mausoleum of emperor wan li,is one of the thirteen imperial tombs of the ming dynasty (1368-1644).Emperor wan li (1573-1620) ordered the construction of his own tomb when he was 22and it took six years to complete the construction which cost about …
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is a large public square located in the heart of Beijing, China.It covers an area of approximately 109 acres and is surrounded by several important buildings,including the Forbidden City, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China.It has been …
Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a well-preservedand picturesque part of the wall located about 70 kilometers northeast of Beijing, China. Mutianyu Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and features numerous watchtowers and fortifications,including some that are uniquely designed with …
Yonghe Palace
The Yonghe Palace or Yonghe Temple,also known as the Lama Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, China.It was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and served as a residence for emperors before it was converted to a temple in …
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace, also known as the Yiheyuan,is a historic imperial garden located in the northwest of Beijing, China.It was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and served as a summer retreat for emperors and their families.The Summer Palace covers an area of over 290 …
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a historic imperial palace located in the center of Beijing, China.It was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and served as the home of the emperors of China for almost 500 years until the fall …
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town is a well-preserved water town located in the Qingpu District of Shanghai, China.It is known for its beautiful canals, ancient bridges, and traditional architecture.Dating back over 1,700 years,Zhujiajiao was an important trading hub during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Today, visitors can explore …
Xintiandi
Xintiandi,or New Heaven and Earth in English, is a trendy district located in the heart of Shanghai, China.It is situated on the site of the former French Concession and has become one of the city’s most popular entertainment, shopping, and dining areas. Xintiandi is known …
ERA Shanghai Circus World
ERA Shanghai Circus World,also known as ERA Intersection of Time,is a world-renowned live acrobatics show.The show has been running for over a decade and has become one of Shanghai’s most popular tourist attractions.It combines traditional Chinese acrobatics with modern technology to create a breathtaking spectacle,and …
Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland is a Disney theme park located in Pudong, Shanghai, China.It opened its doors to the public on June 16, 2016, becoming the first Disney park in mainland Chinaand the sixth Disney resort worldwide. The park covers an area of 963 acres (3.9 square …
Shanghai Maglev train
Shanghai Maglev train,short for magnetic levitation train,is a type of high-speed train that uses magnetic levitation to move without touching the tracks.Instead, the train is suspended and propelled by magnetic fields created by superconducting magnets located on the train and along the track. One of …
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a museum located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.It is dedicated to showcasing the city’s urban planning and development, as well as its future plans. The museum covers an area of 4,000 square meters and features several exhibition halls with …
City God Temple Shanghai
City God Temple Shanghai,also known as the Temple of the City Gods or Chenghuang Miao,is a Taoist temple located in the old city of Shanghai, China.The temple was originally built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) to worship the protective deity of the city.Over the centuries, …
M50
M50 Creative Park,also known as M50 Art District,is a contemporary art hub located in Putuo District, Shanghai, China.Covering over 50,000 square meters,it houses dozens of galleries,studios,and art-related businesses featuring the works of local and international artists. M50’s history dates back to the early 2000s when …
Jinmao Tower
Jinmao Tower
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road
Huangpu River Cruise
Huangpu River Cruise
People Square
People Square
Shanghai Museum
The Shanghai Museum is a world-renowned museum located in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China.Founded in 1952, it is home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese art and artifacts.The museum’s collection includes over 120,000 pieces,with exhibits ranging from bronze ware and ceramics to calligraphy …
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower, located in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai, China,is a 632-meter tall skyscraper completed in 2015. It is currently the second-tallest building in the world,after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.The tower features a unique design inspired by traditional Chinese architecture,with nine cylindrical …
Tianzifang
Tianzifang
The Bund
The Bund, also known as Waitan in Chinese, is a famous waterfront area located in the center of Shanghai, China.It runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River and stretches for 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles).It was established in the late 1800s by British and …
Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the western part of Shanghai, China.The temple is famous for its two jade Buddha statues, which were brought from Burma in the late 19th century.It was first built in 1882 to house two jade Buddha statues,one seated …
Yu Garden
Yu Garden
Oriental Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl Tower
Chinese Cuisine
Chinese Cuisine
Chinese Papercutting
Chinese papercutting
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy
Traditional Chinese painting
Traditional Chinese painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphyand is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink,typically on paper or silk.The finished work is then mounted on scrolls, which can be hung or rolled up.Traditional painting also is done in albums …