Mystery and history always find takers. The Terracotta Army is one such mystery that historians and excavators are trying to unravel. Apparently, what you see is hundreds of life-size replicas…
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Get close to the glorious history of China and the country’s enigmatic folklore as you enter the Forbidden City. It is not only one of the well-preserved imperial palaces in…
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The Jin Mao Tower, a technological wonder, offers fantastic views of the Huangpu River and Pudong district. It also offers a great view of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Adrian…
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The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a popular tourist spot in Shanghai. The oriental culture is reflected in its style and architecture. The body of the tower comprises one delicate…
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About Great Wall of China There is a Chinese saying that “He who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” Built in 220–206 BC to…
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Also known as Mount Austin, Victoria Peak is the highest mountain in Hong Kong Island and the region’s major tourist attraction that receives about seven million visitors annually. Visitors cannot access the…
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The third-largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square is a historic site, remembered for many protests that took place in the square, like the pro-democracy protests of 1989 resulting…
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Potala Palace means “the Sacred Palace of Buddhism” in Sanskrit. King Songtsan Gampo built the site in the 7th century situated in present day Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It…
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The Yangtze River is the third longest river and one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world. Tourists enjoy the most beautiful scenery and historical hot- spots in…
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Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is one of the most famous journeys in the world. Choosing this cruise would highlight your trip to China by showing you the…
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The Temple of Heaven, which was constructed between 1406 and 1420, was originally called the Temple of Heaven and Earth. It was given its present name later on between 1522…
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Mogao Caves, also known as Mogao Grottoes or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, are a collection of 492 caverns, built into the cliffs along China’s Dachuan River, home to…
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Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Built during the Tang Dynasty, the enormous statue sits in…
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Dujiangyan is an irrigation system built around 256 BC by the Qin Dynasty in China. The infrastructure was built during the Warring States Period, though construction continued throughout the Tang,…
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The Eatern Qing Tombs make up an imperial mausoleum complex from the last feudal empire in China, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This sacred burial ground is located near Beijing in…
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Macau is a port city with an unique history and modern mix of cultures. Once a Portuguese colony, Macau was under Portuguese administration from the mid-sixteenth century until 1999, when…
