The Great Wall of China measures 21,196.18 kilometers (13,170.7 miles) in total length according to the 2012 State Administration of Cultural Heritage survey. The Ming Dynasty wall—what most tourists actually…
A Day with Longjing Tea: Pick, Roast, Sip in Hangzhou Hangzhou’s tea villages have a special magic. It’s not just about the famous Longjing tea. It’s in the morning mist.…
I’ve always thought some cities feel like open books—Nanjing is one of those, but it’s a book with dog-eared pages, handwritten notes in the margins, and the kind of stories…
Shanghai's Bund Architecture Walk A Century of Stories in Stone The old buildings along Shanghai’s Bund form one of the world’s most amazing architectural collections. It’s a living museum. Gothic…
Let me tell you about Shanghai. It is not just the tall buildings. Seeing the sunset behind those buildings is very nice. But the real city is more than that.…
China After Dark An Urban Nightlife Guide from the Bund to Teahouses When the sun sets over China's cities, a vibrant China nightlife scene awakens. Many visitors focus solely on daytime sightseeing,…
I arrived at the Colorful Beach in the afternoon. The sun was strong. The land was very dry. The wind blew a lot of dust. I saw the strange landforms…
China's High-Speed Rail Your Ticket to a Smoother, Smarter Journey Every trip to China has a special moment. You realize how big this country is. You also feel the magic…
If there’s one Chinese spot that feels like a fairy tale, it’s Jiuzhaigou Valley. Nestled in Sichuan’s mountains, this UNESCO site wows with turquoise lakes, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and colorful…
China Cave Exploration Discovering Subterranean Wonders and Geological Marvels China has dramatic landscapes. Under them lies another world. It’s a place of huge chambers, complex cave systems, and geological formations.…