Xin’an Ancient City (Xin’an Old City), located north of Nantou Overpass in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, covers an area of approximately 70,000 square meters. It is currently the largest historical and cultural heritage tourism attraction in Shenzhen, also known as Nantou Ancient City, boasting a history of over 1,730 years. According to historical records, Xin’an County was established in the first year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1573), and this city...
The Hanging Temple in Datong, Shanxi Province, is located on the cliffs of Cui Ping Peak on the western side of the Golden Dragon Gorge in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi. It is known by the saying, "The Hanging Temple, halfway to the sky, suspended by three horse tails," and is famed for its precarious position seemingly hanging over a deep abyss. About 65 kilometers from Datong City, the temple was initially built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of over 1,400 years.
The Yulin Hanging Temple Grottoes are located on the cliffs of the ruins of the Western Xia Luowu City in Shiyan Di Village, Zhenchuan Town, approximately 55 kilometers south of the city. Bordered by mountains to the southwest and the Wuding River to the east, the site features rugged terrain and stunning scenery. Originally serving as a frontier outpost and defensive barrier of the Western Xia Luowu City, both the Western Xia and the Northern Song dynasties stationed troops here. Later, grottoes were carved and temples constructed on this site.
Xinhua Gate is located to the west of the Forbidden City and faces Chang’an Avenue. It serves as the main entrance and iconic structure of Zhongnanhai. The yellow police line in front must not be crossed. A guard stands on each side of the gate, and there is another guard positioned to the left inside the screen wall; these three guards form the sentry post. Plainclothes officers are stationed within the police line outside the gate, while uniformed police are posted beyond it—security is tight.
Millennium Ancient Lotus Garden Scenic Area In the early 20th century, ancient lotus seeds were discovered in the eastern suburbs of Pulandian, causing a sensation in the global botanical community. Scientists from China, Japan, the United States, Russia, and other countries successively conducted research and experiments on the ancient seeds, determining their lifespan to be around a thousand years. Particularly astonishing is that, after cultivation, the ancient lotus seeds are still able to
Li Liuru (1887–1973) was from Botou Village, Jiayi Town, Pingjiang County, Hunan Province. In 1912, he went to study at the Tokyo Military Preparatory School in Japan and returned to China to join the revolution. He joined the Communist Party in 1921. During the Xinhai Revolution, he served as head of the Political and Party Affairs Department at the Headquarters of the National Revolutionary Northern Expedition Army and as a Party representative for a division. During his time in the Central Soviet Area, he served as head of the Tax Bureau.
The Gaozhuang Han Tombs are located at the foot of the eastern slope of Phoenix Mountain, west of Gaozhuang Village, Xincheng Township (now merged into Chengguan Town). Phoenix Mountain is an isolated small hill at the eastern end of the Taihang Mountains, with an elevation of less than 200 meters. The Han tombs are situated at the base of the mountain’s eastern slope, meaning they back onto Phoenix Mountain and face the vast plains. Lüquan was historically known as Shiyi.
The Quaternary glacial relics—numerous pothole clusters and associated ice stone forests, horn peaks, and rock rivers—discovered in multiple locations across Chifeng City, including Balinzuo Banner, Hexigten Banner, Ongniud Banner, and Ningcheng County, are “the largest in number, most widely distributed, most varied in form, best preserved, and most distinctly characteristic ancient glacial relics found both domestically and internationally.” In China,
Tung Wah Museum is located within Kwong Wah Hospital at 25 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a museum that introduces the development history of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and was designated as a declared monument on November 12, 2010. The museum was formerly the main hall of Kwong Wah Hospital, which was completed in 1911. The building's exterior features traditional Chinese architectural design.
Jia Sixie (477–538 AD), a native of Lierzhuang area southwest of Shouguang City, once served as Imperial Attendant, Ministry Langzhong, Qingzhou Biejia (Deputy Governor), and Gaoyang Prefect. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to scholarship and was able to “possess broad knowledge despite serving in a single region.” He believed that agriculture was the foundation of people’s food and clothing, as well as the basis for national stability. He advocated that “food is the foremost priority of governance,”
Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring The Su Causeway stretches across the West Lake, spanning a total length of 2.8 kilometers. From south to north, it is spanned by six ancient bridges — Yingbo, Suolan, Yudi, and others — forming the scenic view known as the "Six Bridges Amidst Willows and Mist." The Su Causeway was constructed during the Northern Song Dynasty by the poet Su Dongpo when he served as the governor of Hangzhou. While dredging the West Lake, he used the excavated silt to build the embankment. In his honor, it was named the Su Causeway.
Cangshan, also known as Diancang Mountain, gets its name from its lush green slopes and snow-capped peaks. Stretching over 50 kilometers, Cangshan consists of 19 peaks that rise majestically toward the sky, most reaching an elevation of around 4,000 meters, with their summits covered in snow year-round. From south to north, these 19 peaks are: Xieyang Peak, Ma’er Peak, Foding Peak, Sheng
Jizhao Nunnery exudes the tranquility of a temple but lacks its solemnity. Rather than being just a nunnery, it feels more like a garden filled with birdsong and blooming flowers. The interior decor is seemingly casual yet thoughtfully arranged, and the backyard features two flower beds brimming with vibrant blooms and succulents. Address: Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, D
Also known as Yan Family Baocheng Mansion, Yan Family Courtyard is located in Xizhou Town, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Xizhou is an important town inhabited by the Bai ethnic group, home to the most numerous and best-preserved Bai-style residential architecture complexes. Yan Family Courtyard is one of the best-preserved examples. It was built in 19... by Yan Zizhen, a renowned local ethnic capitalist from Xizhou.
Bordered by Erhai Lake to the east and Cangshan Mountain to the west, Xizhou Ancient Town preserves the largest and best-preserved cluster of Bai ethnic residential architecture, all designed in the traditional “three courtyards with one screen wall” and “four courtyards with five skylights” Bai courtyard layouts. These homes feature exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, overlapping brackets, and vibrant decorative paintings on gate towers, screen walls, and gable walls. Notable residences in Xizhou include the Yang Pingsiang Residence.
Located in the Qiao Family Compound in Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Qi County, the museum was initiated in 1985 and opened to the public on November 1, 1986. The Qiao Family Compound, also known as Zhongzai Hall, was the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a renowned commercial and financial capitalist of the Qing Dynasty. Its construction began in the 20th year of the Qianlong reign (1755), followed by two expansions, and by the 10th year of the Republic of China, it had evolved into a grand, fully enclosed castle-like architectural complex that embodies the unique style of northern Chinese residential architecture during the Qing Dynasty. The compound covers an area of 8,724 square meters, with a built-up area of 3,870 square meters. The layout of the courtyards forms a double "喜" (happiness) character, consisting of six main courtyards, encompassing 20 smaller courtyards and 313 rooms. The compound is enclosed by brick walls, with crenellated parapets on the upper level, watchtowers, and viewing pavilions. The entire complex features meticulous layout and refined architecture, with precisely fitted bricks and tiles, upturned eaves and bracket sets. Its brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings boast rich patterns, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound symbolism, offering significant historical, artistic value, and deep cultural meaning. It is hailed as "a pearl in the history of northern Qing Dynasty architecture." In 2001, it was designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the State Council.
In the 17th year of the Republic of China (1928), it was relocated to Gongji City at Lugou Bridge, and since then Gongji City became the seat of Wanping County government. During the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, Wang Lengzhai, the magistrate of Wanping County, negotiated with representatives of the Japanese invading forces here. Most of the buildings of the county government were bombed by the Japanese army, leaving only three main rooms. In 1986, the Chinese
Zheng Chenggong’s father, Zheng Zhilong, had five wives in his lifetime. In the fourth year of the Tianqi era (1624), which was the first year of the Kan’ei era in Japan, on the 14th day of the seventh lunar month (August 27 in the Gregorian calendar), one of his wives, Lady Tagawa, was gathering shellfish and seaweed on Hirado’s “Senrigahama” beach when she suddenly felt intense abdominal pain. Sensing that she was about to give birth, she
The former residence of General Zhang Chong, also known as Chongshan Villa, is located on Xiaomiao Mountain, about 1 kilometer southeast of the Salt Factory. Built in 1943, it consists of five structures: the main house, kitchen, servants' quarters, barracks, and toilet. The residence centers around a two-story main building in European style, with its front section featuring an arc shape and a flat concrete roof.
Where can you find grasslands in Guangdong? The Yingxi Tiandengou Prairie is the first campsite established by Jiuzhou Posthouse in pristine nature, featuring rich Chinese cultural elements. It’s a magical and beautiful place — a hidden gem of a grassland in Guangdong. Now, let’s take a look at the Yingde Tiandengou Prairie. Located in Yingde, Qingyuan, just 200 kilometers from Guangzhou...