China Post recently issued a special collection of stamps featuring Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, to mark its 26th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The special stamp collection, which
Each stamp in the collection is a window into the world of Pingyao,
The souvenir sheet accompanying the stamps is a masterpiece in
As stamp collectors and history enthusiasts explore these stamps, they are invited to appreciate the architectural wonders and urban planning,
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu is the best representative of China’s colorful Danxia landform. With a wide
The site is characterized by amazing landforms, including
The most representative spots in the park such as the Seven-color Screen and the Colorful Sunset look like a rainbow hanging in the distance. However, scenes are totally different on the edge of the hills. The colors there turn into yellow and grey like shells in the sun. Scenes are even more breathtaking
Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors,
The trend was then enlarged on social media where influencers (网红) highlighted that many “southerners”, who
Apart
To facilitate the
“You can get the incomparable snow experience and service in Harbin,
Known for its beautiful scenery, Mount Wuyi is the only place in the country
With tea farming dating back over 1,000 years, the mountain’s tea industry has a rich history. The area
The need to strike a balance between farmers’ livelihoods and the local environment has appeared as
The park has a tea farming area of 34.54 square kilometers, accounting
In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin’an. Near Lin’an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its
Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up
Since it is such a large garden, no simple description of the garden will do.
China has a unique and time-honored architectural tradition, dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Since ancient times, several types of architecture have been
The wooden architecture has distinctive features
Another feature is the south facing orientation (方向). When courtyards were built with taller buildings in the north
Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name
The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,
Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.
“A barbecue restaurant owner I know told me to come back on Monday, so as to leave the weekends to out-of-town visitors,” said Huang Yang, a native of Zibo city in Shandong province
Thanks to social media recommendations, Zibo has
Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while
“A barbecue restaurant owner I know told me to come back on Monday, so as to leave the weekends to out-of-town visitors.” said Huang Yang, a native of Zibo city in Shandong province
Thanks to social media recommendations, Zibo has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms.
Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while
According to data from on-demand service platform Meituan, Zibo has seen an 800 percent increase in accommodation bookings for the upcoming holiday
Despite its rapid industrialization, there are still some corners in China that have maintained its original color.
Ancient towns and villages in China are places
Black soybean is often added to its local food to create an
It usually takes a day or two to tour around the old town due to its small size, but you can always stay