-
Kun Iam Statue
Kun Iam Statue Behind all the flashing neon lights and over-the-top extravagance of Macau’s casino scene and the dominant Portuguese influence is a subtle yet rich Buddhist heritage. This religious heritage is evident in the various monuments to Kun Iam, Goddess of Mercy, located throughout the ar
-
Kuan-Zhai Lane (China’s Lane)
Kuan-Zhai Lane (China’s Lane) When Chinese soldiers of the Qing Dynasty returned from war with Tibet in 1718, many of the soldiers and their families based themselves around Kuan-Zhai Lane in the Sichuan city of Chengdu. Though only 3 of the original 42 lanes remain from the period of military hou
-
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley Set in northern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is regarded by many Chinese as a place akin to being heaven on Earth. One of China’s most famous National Parks, Jiuzhaigou Valley is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site where giant pandas (albeit only about 20) stil
-
Jinsha Site Museum
Jinsha Site Museum This popular museum is a rare blend of modern Chinese civilization and old-world Shu State history, known for its “three mosts” distinction. Opened in 2006, the Jinsha Site Museum is recognized as holding the most ancient ivory; unearthing the most gold artifacts and uncovering
-
Jin Mao Tower
Jin Mao Tower There are few more potent symbols of Shanghais drive to go stratospheric than the Jin Mao Tower. In fact, theres only one. Jin Mao is the citys second-highest skyscraper (the highest is the nearby Shanghai World Finance Center), and ranks up there in the list of the worlds tallest bu
-
Jing’an Temple
Jing’an Temple Surrounded by the skyscrapers of modern Shanghai sits Jing’an Temple, a busy Buddhist temple with a history dating back to the third century, though it wasn’t relocated to its current site until 1216 during the Song Dynasty.While Jing’an Temple certainly has ancient roots, it’s been
-
Jingjiang Mansion
Jingjiang Mansion Guilin is mainly known for the magical karst landscape surrounding it, but next to the nature there is also plenty of culture. In fact, the town has been an imperial city since the Qin Dynasty and its main estate bears witness to this glorious past and the city’s long history. Th
-
Inner Court
Inner Court During the time when the Forbidden City served as the residence for the imperial family, the palace was divided into an inner and outer court. The outer court was where the emperor came to conduct official business, and the inner court served as the living quarters and private gardens
-
Impression Sanjie Liu
Impression Sanjie Liu Impression Sanjie Liu is a unique outdoor night show directed by the renowned director, Zhang Yimou and staged at the Li River in Yangshuo. This is the world’s largest natural theater, using the setting of the Li River as its stage and the mist-shrouded karst hills as its bac
-
Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort
Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort The Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort is located just north of the city of Chengde and is Chinas largest imperial garden. The former summer residence of the Qing dynasty’s emperors and royal members, this vast complex took almost a whole century to
-
Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum
Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum As you walk along the north-south axis of the Forbidden City, you’ll eventually walk through the Gate of Terrestrial Tranquility and into the Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum (not to be confused with the imperial garden at the Summer Palace), the final sect
-
Huanglong National Park
Huanglong National Park Brilliant turquoise pools, quiet rivers, cascading waterfalls and mystical yellow rocks are just part of what makes Huanglong National Park, a UNESO World Heritage site, worth a visit. Travelers love wandering the scenic passes that wind through incredible blue waters
-
Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque Originally built during the Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago, the Huaisheng Mosque is thought to be the oldest surviving mosque in China and home of the earliest freestanding minaret. While the mosque was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1350 and again in 1695, its 108-foot
-
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Hangzhou Botanical Garden Set in the northwestern corner of Hangzhou’s West Lake area, Hangzhou Botanical Garden sprawls across 248 intricately landscaped acres and is the perfect place for passing a few relaxing hours. Opened in 1965 the Hangzhou Botanical Garden also houses a research center dev
-
Gyantse
Gyantse Once a hub for trade with India and later a battlefield under British attack, Gyantse is a city steeped in history with a culture and people still deeply rooted in tradition. Travelers who venture to this destination, which is located along the Nyang-chu River, will find sprawling fields i
-
Guia Fort
Guia Fort At only 300 feet (91.4 meters) in elevation, Guia Hill does not rank high on the list of world’s tallest summits. Nevertheless, visitors to Macau’s highest point are still awarded with a clear view of the city which can stretch nearly all the way to Lantau Island across the channel in ne
-
Guangren Lama Temple
Guangren Lama Temple There is only one Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Shaanxi Province: the Guangren Lama Temple. Nestled into the north-western corner of Xian’s city wall, this temple was built in 1705 as a temporary residence for the Grand Lamas for when they passed through this area on their way
-
Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Feng)
Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Feng) Shanshui Park, located in the southeastern part of Yangshuo along the Li River and just a short walk from West Street, is home to one of the town’s most impressive limestone karsts, Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Feng). With an elevation of 977 feet (297.8 meters) and a re
-
Great Wall at Huangya Pass
Great Wall at Huangya Pass The Great Wall at Huangya Pass is located in a mountainous area north of Tianjin in Ji County, approximately 100 kilometers east of Beijing. The Huangya Pass was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty, then rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty, with repair and restoration
-
Great Wall at Gubeikou
Great Wall at Gubeikou Just over 100 kilometers from Beijing, between the Shanhaiguan Pass and Juyongguan Pass, the Great Wall at Gubeikou stretches along a mountain range, protecting the northern gateway to the capital.An architectural feat, the first section of the wall was built during the Nort
Total
2381 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
5/120 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
