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The old town of Lijiang
The ancient town of Lijiang is located in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, in the center..
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Ancient city of Pingyao
In the city of Pingyao, time seems to stand still, evoking a journey into Ming-era China. During the..
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Mountain of Qincheng and Dujiangyan Irregation System
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located near the city of Dujiangyan, 60 km northwest of Chengdu'..
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Mountain landscape of Mount Emei and the Giant Buddha of Leshan
The highest of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, Mount Emei is also a destination for n..
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Mountain Region of Tai Shan
At 1,545 meters high, Mount Tai Shan is not the tallest but the most significant of China's five sac..
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Chengjiang Fossil Site
The Chengjiang Fossil Site in Yunnan Province has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. T..
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China Danxia
This cultural heritage spans across various provinces: the mountains or regions of Langshan and Wanf..
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Dialolou Towers and villages in Kaiping
The Dialolou towers and villages in Kaiping are testimonies to the fusion of Chinese and Western arc..
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Xidi and Hongcun Villages
Located in southern Anhui, Xidi and Hongcun villages are approximately 40 to 50 kilometers from Moun..
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Rock Carvings of Dazu
Near the rural town of Dazu, located approximately 160 km west of Chongqing, are some of the most si..
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Site of 'Beijing Man' in Zhoukoudian
The site of 'Peking Man' is located on Longgu Hill (Hill of Dragon Bones) west of Zhoukoudian villag..
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Mountain Landscape of Huangshan
The Huangshan Mountain is located in Anhui Province and impresses with its wealth of bizarre rock fo..
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Tomb of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is an early Chinese burial site dating back to 210 BC. The first Chin..
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Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes are located approximately 13 kilometers south of Luoyang City in Henan Province..
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Great Wall
The Great Wall is the symbol of the People's Republic of China. It was originally built by the Han C..
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Temple of Heaven with Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
The Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in Beijing, also known as the Altar of Heaven, was constructed in the..
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Historical Ensemble of the Potala Palace in Lhasa
Majestically perched on Red Mountain in the city center of Lhasa, the Potala Palace rises with its g..
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Historical Center of Macao
Macao is located approximately 50 kilometers northwest of the city of Hong Kong and was placed under..
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Hubei Shennongjia
The natural landscape of Shennongjia is located in eastern Central China. It has been designated as ..
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Mogao Caves
The Mogao Caves are located approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the city of Dunhuang and date b..
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Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
This complex consists of burial sites of emperors from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dyn..
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Imperial Graden, Known as the Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is located in the northwest of Beijing, at the foot of the northwest mountains of ..
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Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Construction of the Imperial Palace in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, began in 1406 duri..
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Huanglong Teverine Terrace Landscape
The Huanglong Scenic Area is located in Songpan County in Sichuan Province. The Huanglong Valley lie..
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Karst Landscape in South China
The karst region covers an area of half a million square kilometers and is mainly located in the pro..
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Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Suzhou is the birthplace of Chinese gardening art, and it is home to the most beautiful gardens in a..
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Confucius Temple, Cemetery and Family Mansion in Qufu
Confucius (551-479 BC), also known as Master Kong, was the leading Chinese philosopher who lived dur..
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Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Located about 500 kilometers north of Chengdu, the Jiuzhaigou Nature Park, which translates to "Vall..
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Wulingyuan Scenic Area
The Wulingyuan Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Hunan Province and is often known as Zhang..
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Mount Wuyi
The Wuyi Mountains (Wuyi Shan) are located approximately 250 km northwest of Fuzhou, the capital of ..
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Lushan National Park
Since 1996, Lushan National Park has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The park is located abo..
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Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
The giant pandas are one of the symbols of the People's Republic of China. Due to the threat of exti..
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Rice Terraces of Honghe
In the Yunnan Province, deep in the southwest of China, rice farmers have shaped one of the most ext..
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Ruins of the former capitals and tombs of the ancient Koguryo Kingdom
The relics of the Koguryo culture are primarily located in the territory of Ji'an City in Jilin Prov..
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Sanqing Shan National Park
Sanqing Shan is a famous mountain in Taoism and is considered one of the 72 blessed places. The Taoi..
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Protected Areas in the 'Three Parallel Rivers' National Park
Sanjiang Bingliu (Three Parallel Rivers Natural Landscape) is a magnificent natural landscape locate..
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Shaolin Monestary and other historical sites in Dengfeng
Shaolin refers to a Buddhist monk order in China. The term Shaolin is also used for the original mon..
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Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
The Silk Road was a trade route that, since the Han Dynasty (1st century BC), connected China throug..
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Site of Xanadu
Xanadu, the former capital of Kublai Khan, is located in the northern Chinese autonomous region of I..
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Summer residence and associated temples at Chengde
North of the town of Chengde lies the Imperial Summer Palace. The complex was built from the year 17..
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Taoist Sanctuaries in the Wudang Mountains
The Wudang Mountains stretch for 400 kilometers and are located in the northwest of Hubei Province. ..
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The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal, also known as the Emperor Canal or Grand Canal, is the longest man-made waterway in..
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Tianshan Mountains
The Tianshan Mountains, located in the northwestern Chinese autonomous region of Xinjiang, are appro..
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Tulou Earthen Buildings
Tulous are typical residential buildings of indigenous tribes in Fujian Province. These round struct..
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Tusi Sites
The ruins of Hailongtun Fortress in Guizhou Province represent three traditional sites for which an ..
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West Lake near Hangzhou
West Lake is located in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. Its picturesque landscape has attracte..
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Wutai Mountains
Wutai Shan (historically known as Qingliang Shan) is a mountain range in northern China. It holds gr..
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Yin Xu
Yin Xu are the remnants of the city of Yin, the later capital of the Shang Dynasty. The ruins are lo..
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Yungang Grottoes
The Yungang Grottoes are located approximately 15km west of Datong. Carved into the cliffs over a le..
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Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
The rock art in Guangxi, known as the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, consists of 38 s..
Important Touristcities
Chengdu
Chengdu is the capital of the province of Sichuan and lays in t..
Chongqing
The city of Chongqing is in Southwestern China and has around 32 million inhabitants...
Guangzhou
The city of Guangzhou is the capital of the province Guangdon..
Guilin
Guilin is a city heavily influenced by tourism. Its traditional handicrafts are famous. The Guilin r..
Hangzhou
Marco Polo visited Hangzhou in the year 1280 AD and was fascin..
Hong Kong
The metropolis Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region at the southern shore of the Peoples Rep..
LHASA
Lhasa is the centre of politics, economics, culture, transport a..
Beijing
Beijing is the cultural and political capital of China. Beijing, whose name can be translated as "no..
Qingdao
Qingdao is located on the Yellow Sea, in the south of the Shandong Peninsula, and has been a German ..
Shanghai
The city of Shanghai lies at the Jangtze Delta and is the home of more than 20 million people...
Suzhou
The city of Suzhou is located in the wealthy and densely populated Yangtze Delta. Known as the "Veni..
Xiamen
Xiamen, a coastal city, attracts visitors year-round with its pleasant climate, palm-lined waterfron..
Sightseeing
A-ma Temple
The most famous and beautiful temple in Macau has given the city its name. It is divided into four p..
Altay Mountains
The Altay Mountains, reaching up to 4,506 meters in height, are a Central Asian mountain range situa..
Old town Shanghai
In the narrow, winding lanes of Old Town Shanghai, it's easy to lose yourself. Stroll through busine..
Anji-Bridge
The Anji Bridge, also known as the Zhaozhou Bridge, is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast..
Anyang
The city of Anyang in the northern province has a long history. In its western suburb Xiaotun lie th..
Baoguo-Temple
The Baoguo Temple, also known as the Temple of Protecting the State, is a Buddhist temple located in..
Bronze Buddha
A trip to Hong Kong would not be complete without seeing the world's largest outdoor seated bronze B..
Buddhist Temples
A trip to Hong Kong would not be complete without seeing the world's largest outdoor seated bronze B..
Bund
One of the most important landmarks in Shanghai is certainly the Bund. Stretching 1.6 kilometers alo..
Casinos of Macao
Macao is also famous for its numerous casinos, which probably offer the widest selection of games wo..
Changbai Mountains
The area of the Changbai Mountains is the largest nature reserve in China, stretching 250 kilometers..
Dali
Located about a 30-minute flight west of Kunming, Dali allows you to experience the daily life in a ..
Dalian
Dalian is located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula and boasts a coastline of 1,906 kilo..
Daqin-Pagoda
The Daqin Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of the Daqin Monastery in Zhouzhi County, is the remains ..
The Village of Banpo
The village of Banpo was inhabited during the period from 4800 to 3600 BCE, belonging to the Neolith..
The Great Xingan Mountains
Daxinganling is located in the far north of China. It lies west of Xiaoxinanling, east of Inner Mong..
The Northern Qing Tomb - Zhaoling
The Northern Tomb is located north of the old city of Shenyang in the largest park of the city. Insi..
The Eastern QIng Tomb - Fuling
In the Fuling Mausoleum rests the founder of the Qing Dynasty, Nurhachi, and his wife Xiao Ci Gao. I..
The Jinshui Garden
Located on the eastern bank of the Yellow River, this garden covers an area of nearly 470,000 square..
The Grand Canal and the Water Towns
The Grand Canal is the largest man-made waterway in the world. With a length of over 1,800 kilometer..
The Yangtze River Bridge
The Yangtze River Bridge, Changjiang Daqiao, is a technical masterpiece that the Chinese had to acco..
The longest sea bridge in the world
In 2011, the longest sea bridge in the world was opened in Shandong: spanning 42 kilometers across t..
Yan'An Village
Yan'an is located in the northern part of Shaanxi Province, on the border with Inner Mongolia and al..
Three Georges of the Yangze River
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are located between the Daba Mountains and Wushan Mountains. T..
Three-Georges-Dam
Construction of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River began in 1993, the largest dam in the worl..
Ghenghis Khan Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Genghis Khan, who founded the empire with the largest territorial extent in world h..
Dunhuang
Dunhuang is located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor and is the most famous cultural-historic..
Rock Reliefs at Helan Mountain
At Helan Mountain, there are rock walls with reliefs depicting a nomadic people. Archaeological inve..
Hotpot à la Sichuan
In Chongqing, the "Hotpot à la Sichuan" also originates, which locals don't abstain from even..
Foshan
The city of Foshan, southwest of Guangzhou, is one of the four famous historical cities in China and..
Golmud
Golmud is isolated at approximately 2,800 meters altitude in the central southern area of the desert..
Border with North Korea
The Liao River, the main waterway of Liaoning Province, flows through its central part and serves as..
Great Mosque in Yongning
The mosque is located 1.5 kilometers west of the county seat of Yongning. Characteristic of this mos..
Gulangyu
The picturesque island of Gulangyu is located off the southeastern coast of China, just outside the ..
Hairui Masoleum
The mausoleum was erected in honor of the official Hairui, who lived during the Ming Dynasty. He was..
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
In Guangzhou, there is the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Exhibition Hall commemorating the vill..
Hot Springs
Numerous hot springs are located in the center of Hainan Island, which can be visited. Also popular ..
Hotan
The city of Hotan is located in the southern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This area..
Hua Shan
Mount Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains near the county seat of Huayin. The mountain is fa..
Huangguoshu Waterfalls
The Huangguoshu Waterfalls are the most famous tourist destination in Guizhou. With a width of over ..
Huashan Rock Paintings
On both banks of the Mingjiang River in Ningming County, there are several sites with prehistoric ro..
Hunan Cuisine
If Sichuan cuisine still seems too mild to you, you should definitely try Hunan cuisine. Besides its..
Hanging Monestary at Heng Shan
Mount Heng is a 150-kilometer-long mountain range located in the northeastern part of Shanxi Provinc..
Jiangfangbei
In the Jiangfangbei district around the Liberation Monument, there are many department stores whose ..
Jiayu Pass
The Jiayu Pass is located at the narrowest point of the Hexi Corridor and was once a strategically i..
Kaifeng
Kaifeng in central China is a city steeped in ancient culture and was once the capital of the Chines..
Kailash
Mount Kailash is a 6714-meter-high peak in the Gangdise Mountains, part of the western Trans-Himalay..
Kashgar
The city of Kashgar is a significant trade center in the People's Republic of China. Located in the ..
Monestary of the white horses at Luoyang
Founded in the year 68, it is China's oldest Buddhist monastery. History states that Chinese monks w..
Lan Kwai Fong
When night falls over the city, it's time to head to Lan Kwai Fong. This renowned district for night..
Lingqu Canal
In 219 BC, the Lingqu Canal, a 34 km long waterway, was constructed. It connects the two rivers, Xia..
Longhushan
Near the small town of Yingtan lies Longhushan, also known as the Mountain of Dragon and Tiger, the ..
Lu Mountain
Mount Lu is one of the most famous mountains in China and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heri..
Mausoleum of the kings of the Western Xia Dynasty
The mausoleum is located on the eastern slope of Helan Mountain, approximately 35 kilometers from Yi..
Menyuan and Qilin Mountains
The region is admired primarily for its beautiful natural landscape at the northern foot of the Qili..
Mountain Events
The highest peak in the world, Qomolangma, rises to 8848.13 m in the central Himalayas on the border..
Mudanjiang
Mudanjiang, known as Mudan Ula by the Manchu population, derives its name from the Mudanjiang River ..
Nightlife in Beijing
Those looking to take an evening stroll in this bustling metropolis will find a wide array of entert..
Nightlife in Shanghai
Shanghai also boasts a diverse nightlife scene. You can best experience the spectacular skyline duri..
Nanchang
Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, is located in the middle of the province at the lower rea..
Nawan Monkey Island
In the area of Sanya, you can also find Nanwan Monkey Island. This island is a nature reserve for ma..
Palace of the Queen of Heaven
The Palace of the Queen of Heaven (Tianhou gong), situated at the confluence of the Hai River and th..
Peak
It's no wonder that the Peak is the most popular attraction in Hong Kong. The view is absolutely inc..
Poyang Lake
Located in the northern part of Jiangxi Province, Poyang Lake is connected to the Yangtze River to t..
Pudong
In the emerging new district of Pudong, located on the eastern side of the Huangpu River, numerous m..
Qianlingshan
The Qianlingshan Park in the northwest of Guiyang covers an area of about 300 hectares. Here, there ..
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake, with an area of 4,583 km², is one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world. It..
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
The railway line in the People's Republic of China, known in the West as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway o..
Rice Terraces of Longsheng
Longsheng, a small town in the northern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern Chi..
Ruins of the Jade Gate Pass and the Yuanggang-Pass
Located in the Gobi Desert, the Jade Gate Pass was constructed during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han..
Sanya
Sanya is the southernmost city in China with 120,000 inhabitants. It has an important harbour and fe..
Snow and Ice Festival in Harbin
Since 1985, the International Ice Sculpture Festival has been one of the main attractions in the sno..
Silk Road
For two thousand years, the Silk Road connected Xi'an to the Middle East and Europe, establishing th..
Senate Square
Macau's central Senate Square is adorned with mosaics and is a pedestrian zone. Benches and cafes in..
Shahu Lake
It spans over 700 hectares and is located about 56 kilometers from Yinchuan. The shoreline of the la..
Shanhaiguan
Shanhaiguan is one of the major passes of the Great Wall and is located near the city of Qinhuangdao..
Shaoshan
Shaoshan is the birthplace of Mao Zedong and a county-level city that belongs to the administrative ..
Shennong Xi
The 60-kilometer-long Shennong River flows into the Yangtze River near the city of Badong. In some s..
Shenzhen
Shenzhen, with a population of 1.09 million, is located at the mouth of the Pearl River and north of..
Shigatse
Shigatse, located 225 km west of Lhasa, is home to the Tashilhunpo Monastery and is a city of great ..
Silver Beach of Beihai City
Silver Beach is located on the coast of the Tonkin Gulf, 10 km from the city center of Beihai. It is..
Ski Resorts in Heiliongjiang
Due to its location, Heilongjiang is ideal for skiing. In recent years, significant investments have..
Ski Resort Jingyuetan
The Jingyuetan Ski Resort is located about 15 km southeast of the city of Changchun. It boasts the l..
Songhua Lake
The lake is located 15 kilometers southeast of the city of Changchun. The artificial lake was create..
St. Pauls Ruins
A must-visit is the St. Paul's Ruins. Though only the staircase and facade of the former church rema..
Stanley Market
Stanley Market is a popular destination for bargain hunters. Located on the southern side of Hong Ko..
Beidahe Beach
At Beidaihe Beach, one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the People's Republic of China can be ..
Tiahangshan Mountains
Along the western border of Henan province runs the country's only north-south mountain range, which..
Taklamakan
The Taklamakan Desert is the second largest sand desert on Earth after the Rub' al Khali. It stretch..
Tar Monastery (Kumbum Monastery)
The Tar Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery from the Ming Dynasty era. It is located approxima..
Temple Banruo Si
The largest Buddhist temple in the city of Changchun is Temple Banruo Si. It is located north of Peo..
Temple of the five officials
The Temple of the Five Officials was built to honor five state officials from the Tang and Song Dyna..
Temple of great compassion
One of the most important landmarks is the Temple of Great Compassion (Da Bei Yuan), with its oldest..
Tian Hua Shan
The Tian Hua Shan National Park is located north of Guanshi in the Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County..
Tianshui
The city of Tianshui is a historic city that has served as a significant political, economic, and tr..
Tsedang
The valley of Tsedang, along with its side valleys, is considered the cradle of Tibetan culture. The..
Turpan
Turpan is a prefecture-level city in the center of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the weste..
Wangfujing Dajie
East of the Forbidden City lies Wangfujing Dajie, a street ideal for indulging in extensive shopping..
Wanghailou Church
On the north bank of the river stands the Wanghailou Church ("Cathedral of Notre Dame des Victoires"..
Wudang Shan
Wudang Mountain is located in the northwest part of Hubei Province near Shiyan. According to traditi..
Wudangzhao Monastery
The extensive grounds are located approximately 70 km from Baotou and were once the residence of the..
Wuyuan
The area of Wuyuan is located on the tourist-favored route from Huangshan to Jingdezhen to Lushan in..
Wuzhen
Wuzhen is one of the water towns. Recently, it has been lovingly restored and opened to visitors. Th..
Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert
In the north and northwest of the province, there stretches a desert landscape. This includes parts ..
Xiangyang
The city of Xiangfan (renamed Xiangyang in 2012) was founded during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 C..
Xinghu
The scenic areas in Xinghu are among the most popular tourist destinations in Guangdong. They includ..
Xiqiao Mountains
The Xiqiao Mountain is located 45 km southwest of the city of Guangzhou. With its 72 peaks, 42 caves..
Xishuangbanna
Over 300,000 members of the Dai ethnic group live in the area near the border with Myanmar and Laos,..
Yangshuo
In Yangshuo, most boat tours on the Li River come to an end. The city is relatively small but offers..
Yichang
Yichang, with approximately 600,000 residents, is situated between the upper and middle reaches of t..
Yumbulakhang
Tibet's oldest fortress dates back to the time before King Songtsen Gampo (7th century). The royal b..
Center of Chongqing
In the center of Chongqing, there are numerous street food stalls and snack vendors. The offerings t..
Zhijin Cave
The Zhijin Cave, located 150 km west of Guiyang, is a karst cave. With a depth of 12.1 km and an are..
Zhoushan Archipelago
The Zhoushan Archipelago is located east of Ningbo and consists of main islands such as Zhoushan, Pu..