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Gong Wang Fu
Gong Wang Fu Gong Wang Fu, or Prince Gong’s Mansion, or Prince Kungs Mansion, was a Qing Dynasty imperial residence that has since been converted into an excellent museum. Built in 1777, the mansion belonged to several members of the imperial family over the years, but it got its current name from
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Goddess Peak (Shennu Feng)
Goddess Peak (Shennu Feng) The atmospheric, mist-shrouded cliffs and mountains along the Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River hold a prominent spot in Chinese folklore dating back hundreds of years. While the scenery is reason enough to warrant a trip down the river, the rich cultural history
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Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen Tower)
Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen Tower) The Gate of Heavenly Peace, or Tiananmen Tower, is featured on the officially emblem of the Peoples Republic of China. Situated on the northern edge of Tiananmen Square, it served as the principal entry to the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynast
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Galaxy Macau
Galaxy Macau The Galaxy Macau, the self-proclaimed first Asian-centric resort in the city, is one of the largest and most impressive resorts along the Cotai Strip. The property opened in May 2011 and houses more than 2,200 rooms and suites, 50 food and beverage outlets, Banyan Tree Spa, a 350-ton
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Fuli Bridge
Fuli Bridge At over 500 years old, the Fuli Bridge is yet another ancient stone bridge which can be found in the countryside around Yangshuo. While the Yulong Bridge is the biggest single arch bridge in the province and the Xiangui Bridge is the oldest passage across the river, the Fuli Bridge is
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Fuli Ancient Town
Fuli Ancient Town Fuli Ancient Town is a historic village made of stone slabs and cobblestone roads. The village is small and all the old houses are still intact and humming with life. While everything, from local produce to goods, wares and livestock can be bought at the regularly held and popula
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Fengjing Ancient Town
Fengjing Ancient Town Fengjing Ancient Town is situated in the southwest of Shanghai, around 60 kilometers from the center of the city. It’s a cultural and historical town that dates back some 1,500 years and is surrounded by a network of waterways, all connected by a myriad of bridges and alleywa
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Feilai Peak (Feilai Feng)
Feilai Peak (Feilai Feng) Feilai Peak, or Feilai Feng – literally translated as ‘Peak Flown from Afar’ – is a unique, 200-meter tall limestone peak located next to the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.At the site, ancient tree roots rise above the ground, their branches twisting and w
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Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake The name ‘Erhai’ translates to ‘ear-shaped sea’ — the name giving to the 97-square-mile (250-square-kilometer) lake sandwiched between the town of Dali and the Cangshan Mountains in China’s Yunnan Province. It’s one of the seven biggest freshwater lakes in all of China and the seconds l
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Emperor Qins Mausoleum
Emperor Qins Mausoleum While the terra cotta warriors have been mostly excavated, their entombed emperor has been resting undisturbed in his mausoleum of underground caverns for over two millennia. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, born in 259 B.C., was China’s first emperor. He conquered six warring kingdom
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Duolun Road
Duolun Road Duolun Road is a must-see stop for those interested in the history and culture of Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s. It was once a writers enclave and today has been restored as a cultural street. Duolun Road was once part of the American Concession, and the restored 20th century archite
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Du Fu Cottage
Du Fu Cottage There aren’t many places on the planet where you can visit the ancient home of a poet who lived over 1,200 years ago. Chengdu’s Du Fu Thatched Cottage, however, is a 24-acre shrine to Chinese literature that honors the work of the poet Du Fu who made his home at this very spot in 760
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Dongyue Temple
Dongyue Temple Surrounded by the glass and steel high rises of modern Beijing is this still-active Taoist temple, dedicated to the God of Mount Tai, the holiest of the five sacred mountains of Taoism. The temple also serves as the Beijing Folk Customs Museum.Organized around three primary courtyar
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Donghuamen Night Market
Donghuamen Night Market Follow the sizzle of wok frying and the shouts of the vendors to this quintessential Beijing experience. Donghuamen (Dong Hua Men) night market is pedestrianized, and the entire length of it is crowded with locals and tourists alike. Why? Because theres nothing quite like e
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Dingling Underground Palace
Dingling Underground Palace The Dingling Underground Palace was the first of the 13 Ming royal tombs to be officially opened to the public. Located on the southern slopes of Tianshou Mountain in Changping County, Beijing, Dingling is the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yijun and his two empresses, Xiaoduan an
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Daxu Old Town
Daxu Old Town Situated along the east banks of the Li River around 20 kilometers from Guilin City, Daxu Old Town dates back all the way to 200 AD. One of four ancient towns in Guangxi Province, Daxu features a 2.5-kilometer street paved in bluestone with well-preserved traditional houses and shops
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Daning River
Daning River The Daning River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, is home to some of the Yangtze region’s most spectacular scenery, including the Three Little Gorges. The clear blue waters of the Daning sit in stark contrast to the silty brown hue of the Yangtze, and the scenery along the
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Cuandixia Village
Cuandixia Village Travel back in time on a visit to the historic village of Cuandixia, which dates back to the famed Ming Dynasty. More than 500 well-preserved homes that date back thousands of years dot the landscape of this popular destination. Visitors looking to experience a taste of early lif
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Church of St. Dominic
Church of St. Dominic In few places throughout Macau are the colonial influences of European rule more evident than at the historic Church of St. Dominic. Set at the back of a lively square this Baroque style church is instantly recognizable by its pastel-yellow and cream-colored façade. It’s more
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China National Silk Museum
China National Silk Museum On the southern bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, the China National Silk Museum traces the history, development, and culture of the silk industry in China, serving as a center for culture, tourism, and education.The museum consists of various exhibition halls, including th
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