The ancient salt fields boast a long history of over 1,300 years. On the beaches and steep cliffs along both the eastern and western banks of the Lancang River, there are more than 3,200 layers of salt fields, producing millions of kilograms of salt annually. Here, you can observe the entire process of handmade salt production, as well as unique and primitive tools, hardworking and simple salt farmers.
Introduction: A magical and beautiful place that gives visitors the feeling of being in a paradise on earth. Nestled behind the Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Due to its unique geographical environment, it is sparsely populated, with just over 20 households in the entire village, accessible only via a single trail. The village is divided into Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng. The upper part leads to...
Longxing Temple, located on the banks of the Ling River in the historic and cultural city of Linhai, at the foot of Jinzi Mountain and within the ancient city wall, has long been the foremost temple of Taizhou. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has served as an important site for Buddhist cultural exchanges between China and Japan. During the Tianbao era, the monk Situo of the temple accompanied Jianzhen on his sixth voyage to Japan—preaching the doctrines of the Tiantai school, disseminating Tiantai scriptures, and personally crafting the dry-lacquer statue of Jianzhen, which was revered as a national treasure in Japan and pioneered Japanese sculpture art. During the Zhenyuan period, the Japanese monk Saichō came to China to study, staying at Longxing Temple for 149 days, researching Tiantai teachings, making copies of scriptures, and receiving the bodhisattva precepts. After returning to Japan, he founded the Tiantai sect. In later dynasties, Japanese monks such as Ennin, Eisai, Shōjin, and Chōnen also came to study here.
With a history of over 800 years, Huanglong Temple is the oldest temple in Jianshui. It is located at the foot of Shaoheshan Mountain, 12 kilometers west of Jianshui County in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The mountain is covered with towering ancient trees, dense vines, hidden temples, and majestic pavilions; at the foot lies the half-acre Huanglong Pool, with crystal-clear water. Its precious spring gushes year-round, with the water temperature ranging between 7°C and 8°C, making it a natural swimming pool. Huanglong Temple in Jianshui, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, enjoys the reputation of “the most serene mountain temple with a treasured spring,” and is a great destination for visitors to enjoy nature.
Known as the “No. 1 Scenic Wonder of Ili,” it is located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County and serves as a key passage along National Highway 312, the Urumqi–Ili route. At its northern end, the valley opens to the famous Sayram Lake. Guozigou stretches 28 kilometers in length, featuring towering mountains densely covered with spruce forests. The Urumqi–Ili Highway winds through the picturesque valley, giving passengers the sensation of flying through the air—with blue skies and mountain peaks above and the spruces in the valley below looking like mere matchsticks. Guozigou is a natural treasure trove bestowed by nature, abundant in wild fruits and medicinal herbs. From spring to autumn, the valley bursts into a riot of wildflowers and the fragrance of ripe fruits, truly earning its name as the “Fruit Valley.” Transportation: Buses traveling from Urumqi to Yining all pass through Guozigou. As long as you’re there during the daytime, you’ll be able to witness the stunning beauty of the valley.
Mo Xiong was born in 1891 in Wangbu, Yingde, Guangdong, into a very poor family. His mother passed away when he was just six years old. Although his father was quite open-minded and managed to scrape together enough money to send him to school for three years, the family could no longer afford it after that. At the age of 12, Mo Xiong had to drop out of school to make a living. The following year, he made his way to Guangzhou’s Sacred Heart Cathedral Seminary to work as
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, commonly known as Jame' Mosque, is referred to locally as the "King's Mosque." It was built in the 1990s by the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei. The grand mosque features a roof adorned with 29 golden domed arches, crafted from 45 kilograms of gold. Jame' Mosque is expansive, with separate prayer halls for men and women.
Shanhu Kou is located 35 kilometers northwest of Youyu County and is an important natural pass along the Outer Great Wall. It faces Tangzi Mountain to the east, with Dabao Mountain to its west, and is backed by Leigong Mountain and Miaotou Mountain to the north. The Great Wall stretches from the northeast to the southwest, encircling Shanhu Kou like a semicircular wall. The steep cliffs of the mountains on both the eastern and western sides rise sharply, while the Cangtou River flows from south to
Zhuji Lane is located in Shashui Village, 9 kilometers north of Nanxiong City, originally named Jingzong Lane. Legend has it that during the Baoli era of Emperor Jingzong of the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Chang, a resident of Jingzong Lane known for his filial piety and righteousness, had seven generations living under one roof. The imperial court, upon hearing of his virtue, bestowed upon him a Zhuji (pearl-threaded) belt. To avoid the naming taboo of Emperor Jingzong’s temple name, Jingzong Lane was renamed "Zhuji Lane." The lane stretches 1,500 meters in total, starting from Sima Bridge in the south and extending to
The full name of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Sakyamuni Pagoda, is the Buddha Palace Temple Sakyamuni Pagoda. It is located in the Buddha Palace Temple to the northwest of Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, and is commonly referred to as the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. Constructed in the second year of the Qingning era of the Liao Dynasty (the third year of the Zhihe era of the Song Dynasty, 1056 AD), with additional work completed in the sixth year of the Mingchang era of the Jin Dynasty (the first year of the Qingyuan era of the Southern Song Dynasty, 1195 AD), it is the oldest and tallest existing wooden pagoda in the world, a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, and a National AAAA-level tourist attraction. Along with Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa and Paris’s Eiffel Tower, it is known as one of the “Three Great Wonders of the World.” In 2016, the Sakyamuni Pagoda was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest wooden pagoda in the world.
Honggeer Obo Honggeer Obo is the largest obo on the Ulanqab Grassland. The history of the obo originates from the Mongolian tradition of worshipping mountains and springs since ancient times. It is forbidden to dig soil, take stones, or pull grass at will in order to preserve the original appearance of the grassland. Historically, various Mongolian tribes also built stone piles made of rocks to commemorate heroes who bravely sacrificed their lives in battle.
The Namsan Tower observatory, opened to the general public on October 15, 1980, is a famous tourist spot for enjoying the night view of Seoul and is known as a symbol of the city. The official name of Namsan Tower is “N Seoul Tower,” but it is commonly referred to as Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower. Standing at a height of 236.7 meters, it towers over Namsan Mountain, which itself has an elevation of 243 meters.
Chicken Foot Mountain is a national AAAA-level scenic area, a renowned Buddhist holy site in South and Southeast Asia, one of China’s ten most famous Buddhist mountains, and an important attraction within the Dali Scenic Area, which is part of the national-level scenic zone. It serves as a multifunctional tourism destination primarily showcasing Buddhist culture and ecological landscapes, integrating religious worship, Buddhist studies, sightseeing, and scientific research.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is located at the foot of Mount Inari in Sakamoto-chō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. Established in the 4th year of the Wado era (711), it is the head shrine of approximately 40,000 Inari shrines spread across Japan. The Inari deity refers collectively to the gods of grains and food in Japanese mythology. Since the medieval period, as commerce and industry flourished, the Inari god, who presided over bountiful harvests, also came to symbolize wealth and was revered by business communities. The Inari shrine is now the most numerous type of shrine in Japan.
Before the Qing dynasty entered the Pass, its imperial palace was located in Shenyang. After the capital was moved to Beijing, this palace was referred to as the "Secondary Capital Palace" or "Reserve Capital Palace." It later came to be known as the Mukden Palace. Covering an area of over 60,000 square meters, the palace buildings are well-preserved and represent one of the only two remaining palace architectural complexes in China. Its scale is smaller than that of the Forbidden City in Beijing, which covers 720,000 square meters, but it has its own unique architectural features and is now the most important tourist attraction in Shenyang.
The Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchukuo, located at No. 5 Guangfu North Road, Changchun City, Jilin Province, was originally the office of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Salt Administration Bureau (Jihei Taxation Bureau), which managed salt affairs in Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces during the Republic of China period. It covers a total area of 250,500 square meters, with a building area of 137,000 square meters. The museum currently features over 50 original state displays of the Manchukuo imperial court, including the Jixi Mansion, Qinmin Mansion, and Tongde Hall.
Wang’er Mountain Pagoda is located atop Wang’er Mountain in Wang’er Village, Xiongyue Town, Bayuquan District. It is a Tibetan-style brick pagoda. Constructed from blue bricks, the base has a diameter of 4 meters. The entire pagoda consists of six parts: the base, pedestal, body, upper section, top, and sand rod, standing approximately 11 meters tall. The base is octagonal, 4 meters in diameter, and 0.35 to 0.5 meters high.
Mocha Port is a port in Yemen. Located at a key junction between Europe and Africa, coffee beans from the Ethiopian region would first pass through Mocha Port. As a result, Mocha became an important geographical name. People also began adding chocolate powder to coffee to highlight its chocolate flavor, and this richly chocolatey coffee beverage was also named Mocha.
Era: Qing Dynasty The ruins of the old city where the Ningguta General was stationed are located in Changting Town, Hailin City, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province. It was a renowned stronghold in China’s northeastern frontier during the Qing Dynasty, established by the Qing government north of Shengjing (Shenyang) to administer the vast regions of the Heilongjiang and Ussuri River basins. The stationing and administrative sites of the Ningguta General were relocated twice and moved to three different locations,
The Shiziguan Tourist Area in Xuan'en County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, is located in Xuan'en County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The scenic area is surrounded by three gorges, within which are scattered caves, rock formations, waterfalls, and other attractions. The area is divided into a dry gorge sightseeing zone and a water gorge sightseeing zone, also known as the "Mandarin Duck Gorge" or "Male-Female Gorge." It features attractions such as "Bridge of Dreams," "Monkey Water Village,"