While there are many famous China travel destinations, they are often overcrowded and can be shockingly expensive. However, there are many other beautiful places to visit that may not be as famous, but they are far less crowded and far…
While Mongolia is famous for being the birthplace of Genghis Khan, the region is also well known for a legendary, yet quite unseen creature that is said to live in the Gobi desert — the Mongolian death worm. The strange…
Wang Zhenggong, a court officer of the Southern Song Dynasty, helped put Guilin on the world map when he wrote a poem to encourage local young people to study hard so as to be able to serve the court. His…
The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace and harmony. Each statue was set in a fixed position and meant to endure the centuries, appealing to the heavens for the…
Any seafood lover traveling to Hong Kong must make a trip to Sai Kung.
Ancient Fenghuang is an exceptionally well-preserved town and sits on the western border of Hunan Province. It is in an area with exceptional natural beauty where mountains, water, and blue skies prevail. Upon arrival, you will be captivated by its…
Enjoy this amusing selection from 131 common thoughts of expats in Shanghai posted by Untour:
The Great Wall of China has remained standing for thousands of years thanks to mortar made from sticky rice soup mixed with the standard mixture of slaked lime. This kind of mortar is even stronger and more waterproof than cement.…
President Xi Jinping and Madam Peng welcomed the American first couple to the Forbidden City on the first day of their state visit to China. After a short tea break, the guests were taken to a Peking opera performance at…
Located on the Yuanshan (Round Mountain圓山) and overlooking Taipei City and the Keelung River, the Grand Hotel (圓山飯店) is a splendid, eye-catching landmark full of historical significance. It is believed that the hotel was constructed in response to a suggestion by Madame…
While there are many famous China travel destinations, they are often overcrowded and can be shockingly expensive. However, there are many other beautiful places to visit that may not be…
While Mongolia is famous for being the birthplace of Genghis Khan, the region is also well known for a legendary, yet quite unseen creature that is said to live in…
Wang Zhenggong, a court officer of the Southern Song Dynasty, helped put Guilin on the world map when he wrote a poem to encourage local young people to study hard…
The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace and harmony. Each statue was set in a fixed position and meant…
Any seafood lover traveling to Hong Kong must make a trip to Sai Kung.
Ancient Fenghuang is an exceptionally well-preserved town and sits on the western border of Hunan Province. It is in an area with exceptional natural beauty where mountains, water, and blue…
Enjoy this amusing selection from 131 common thoughts of expats in Shanghai posted by Untour:
The Great Wall of China has remained standing for thousands of years thanks to mortar made from sticky rice soup mixed with the standard mixture of slaked lime. This kind…
President Xi Jinping and Madam Peng welcomed the American first couple to the Forbidden City on the first day of their state visit to China. After a short tea break,…
Located on the Yuanshan (Round Mountain圓山) and overlooking Taipei City and the Keelung River, the Grand Hotel (圓山飯店) is a splendid, eye-catching landmark full of historical significance. It is believed that…
Lakes showcase some of water’s most alluring qualities, from mesmerizing ripples and mirror-like reflections to crstyalline clarity. The world has millions of them, from tiny grass-lined ponds to massive freshwater…
In June 2015, the Chinese Embassy in Germany held an aerial photo exhibition under the title of “Fly Over China.” Most of the photos were taken by Wulf-Diether Graf zu…
You’ll always come up with a few odd or possibly hilarious English meanings for Chinese menu items and place names when you plug the characters into China’s search engine, Baidu,…
Wuyuan County holds the title for having the most beautiful villages in China. Its mystic scenery, hazy mist, quaint houses, stone paths, and gallery bridges compose ancient scenes and bring…
With a population of 4.53 million, Hakka people account for 19.3 percent of Taiwan’s population, and they are the nation’s second largest ethnic group after Hoklo. Among the Hakka villages scattered…
No one could forget the famous fighting scenes in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, where they flew across the tops of bamboo trees, light as feathers — it was…
China can be a mysterious civilization, with thousands of years of culture in a vast land. With recent modernization, many veils have been pulled aside, but there are still many…
Mount Emei in Sichuan Province, China, is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. With an elevation of 10,000 feet, and an area of 60 square miles, Mount Emei is known…
Book Review: Chinese Bridges, Living Architecture from China’s Past Architects and engineers alike marvel at the astounding feats perfected by China’s master bridge builders from centuries past, making many modern…
As Southern China is known for being a region with humidity, typhoons, and termites, its natural conditions are not suitable for wooden structures. However, the wooden Grand Hall of the…
