Zhaojue Temple
Zhaojue Temple Considered one of the most important Zen Buddhist temples in western Sichuan, Zhaojue Temple dates back to the 600s, though little remains of the original architecture. While few traces of the original buildings remain, Zhaojue Temple has made a great contribution to the culture exc
Yulong Bridge
Yulong Bridge The 600-year-old Yulong Bridge, also known as the Dragon Bridge, is located in the north of Yangshuo in an area surrounded by the hundreds of tall karst peaks, rural mudbrick villages, rice paddies and grazing water buffalos. It is a 60-meter-long single-arched bridge—the biggest of
Yangshuo Park
Yangshuo Park Yangshuo Park, located in the center of town just across the street from the bus station, is where the locals come to unwind and is arguably the best place to get away from the tourist crowds. Beneath the shade of Osmanthus trees, older people play cards and mahjong while local music
Yangshuo Cooking School
Yangshuo Cooking School Taking a cooking class is a great alternative or addition to the usual sightseeing and the Yangshuo Cooking School offers just such courses to all those visitors, who don’t only want to munch their way around China, but want to do a bit of hands-on work as well. During less
Yandaixie Street
Yandaixie Street Located in the Xicheng District not far from Shichahai, Yandaixie Street is one of the oldest streets in Beijing. It’s a street of contrasts, blending the ancient Beijing with the modern city it has become today. Various shops and cafes cater to locals and visitors from far and wi
Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake Located about 62 miles (100 km) to the southwest of Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake is the largest lake in southern Tibet and one of the country’s three sacred bodies of water. More than 45 miles (72 km) long with depths of up to 197 feet (60 meters), this freshwater lake is a beautiful jade gree
Xizhou Town
Xizhou Town One of the most picturesque towns in the vicinity of Dali, as well as one of the best places to see traditional Bai architecture, is the town of Xizhou. Formerly a military stronghold of the Nanzhou Kingdom, Xizhou began to flourish during the first half of the twentieth century when a
Wuhou Memorial Temple
Wuhou Memorial Temple With a past that dates back nearly 2,000 years this popular temple complex in southern Chengdu is steeped in various levels of history and lore. Occasionally referred to as Martial Marquis Memorial Temple, this site is meant to honor Liu Bei, emperor of the Shu Kingdom, as we
White Water Terraces (Baishuitai)
White Water Terraces (Baishuitai) One of the most popular day trips from Shangri-La is to the unusual limestone formations known as the White Water Terraces (Baishuitai). Tucked in the foothills of the Haba Snow Mountains the limestone deposit plateau was formed over hundreds of thousands of years
White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan)
White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan) White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan), located just north of Guangzhou City, gets its name from the wreath of wispy clouds that circle the mountaintop after a heavy rain. While Guangzhou’s ubiquitous smog makes seeing the white clouds a rare treat, a visit to the mo
Water Caves
Water Caves The huge limestone mountains, called karsts, jutting out of the landscape around Yangshuo are certainly a vision; but the cave formations hidden within these natural landmarks are equally spectacular. While most of the caves offer an easy stroll past the many interesting rock formation
Wangjiang Tower Park & Tomb of Wang Jian
Wangjiang Tower Park & Tomb of Wang Jian An oasis of calm in an otherwise frenetic metropolis, Wangjiang Tower Park sits peacefully on the southern bank of Chengdu’s Jinjiang River. Constructed in 1889 during the Qing Dynasty, the builder who commissioned the park originally attributed the 128 foo
Underground Amusement Centre
Underground Amusement Centre Travelers familiar with Dave and Busters or other large-scale family fun spots will love the Underground Amusement Centre in Macau. Dozens of video games, pinball machines and other entertainment options line the walls of this dimly lit, high-energy hub that’s ideal fo
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) In addition to the world-famous terra cotta warriors, another excavation site of a famous Chinese emperor can be found in Xian. Emperor Jingdi reigned from 11-141 BC and unlike other emperors, he had a very passive approach to ruling. As a staunch follower of C
Tian Zi Fang
Tian Zi Fang Located in a renovated portion of the Old French Concession’s residential neighborhood, Tian Zi Fang has become a trendy artistic district filled with cafes, boutiques, art studios and galleries. The neighborhood’s buildings were erected in the 1930s. It wasn’t until 2006 when it was
Tianzifang
Tianzifang Tianzifang is a labyrinth of narrow streets in the old French Quarter of Shanghai. The area is home to a variety of shops, bars, cafes, design studios, and galleries, and is as popular with the young and trendy of Shanghai as it is with international visitors. Where nearby areas su
Tianshan Tea City
Tianshan Tea City In Shanghai -- or China as a whole for that matter -- tea is more than just a beverage. It has long held an important place in China’s history and culture, as you’ll discover with a visit to the Tianshan Tea City, a complex devoted entirely to tea. The market’s 150 or so stalls s
Three Gorges Museum (Chongqing Museum)
Three Gorges Museum (Chongqing Museum) Since 2005 this impressive museum has been providing both locals and visitors unprecedented access to scientific research, history, cultural heritage and educational resources related to the Three Gorges region near the Yangtze River. Well-curated exhibits sh
St Josephs Church
St Josephs Church Located on Wangfujing Street in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, St. Josephs Church (sometimes referred to as the East Cathedral), is one of four significant Catholic cathedrals in Beijing. The construction of the church was finished in 1655, making it the second oldest in the
Stilwell Museum
Stilwell Museum This former residence of General Joseph Stilwell was converted into a popular museum in 1991. Travelers can explore the three-story home of this one-time commander-in-chief of the American Army in the China Burma India Theater and learn about his life, conquests and death while wan
