Beijing is rich in art and home to some world-class art museums which you should add on your Beijing tour itinerary if you are an art aficionado. Check out our pick of the top 5 art museums in the capital. There’s something for everyone at one of Beijing’s top art museums. 1. National Art Museum…
“Shili” literally means “10 li” in Chinese. The “li” is known as Chinese mile, a traditional Chinese unit of distance. Now one “li” is equal to half a kilometre. The Shili Scenery Gallery in Yangshuo (阳朔十里画廊) metaphysically refers to the mesmerizing 6km-long road starting from the southern end of Kangzhan Road (抗战路) in downtown Yangshuo to Moon Hill in Gaotianzhen (…
Located in Anhui Province, Mt.Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain, is reputed for its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage around the world. There are four wonders in Mt. Huangshan: strange pines, absurd stones, sea of clouds and hot springs. The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO inscribed Mt.Huangshan on the list of Natural and Cultural Heritage on…
Downtown Beijing has limitless options for wonderful walks through hutongs, streets, markets, parks and along imperial, common and modern sites. Beijing is a boon for a walking enthusiast who are planning Beijing walking tours. If you prefer Beijing hiking tours outside Beijing, check out Top 10 Beijing Hiking Trails. Here are the top 10 suggested…
Plan your Shanghai tour? If you arrive into Shanghai or depart from Shanghai by flight, you ought to check the airport code on your boarding pass to make sure which airport you are going to use in Shanghai: PVG for Shanghai Pudong International Airport and SHA for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. This article is a…
Dear Travellers, We’d like to have the following travel guide to be always updated for the benefit of new visitors Visiting Tongli Ancient Town from Suzhou. If anybody having used the piece finds necessary updates, please leave a message or feedback. Thanks! ABC of Tongli Town The Tongli Ancient Town has a history of over…
Plan your Suzhou tour? You cannot afford to miss the stroll along Pingjiang Road (平江路) in Suzhou! The name “Pingjiang Road” originated from the old city name of Suzhou – “Pingjiang”. This 800-year old street is the best preserved ancient “water lane” ( in contrast with “water town”) in Suzhou. It is a 1600 meters…
Plan your Shanghai tour? Tianzifang (田子坊) is an enchanting place that ought to be included on your Shanghai travel plan. Tianzifang encapsulates the art and crafts linked to Shikumen. The Shikumen residential buildings (stone-door-frame houses) were built in 1930s in Shanghai, an enclave developed from an old residential area of the former French concession in…