Blog

Photograph the Xiapu mudflats in Fujian: the tidal flat mirrors, bamboo pole forests, best viewpoints at Beidi and Xiaohao, and when to go.

Explore Taimu Mountain near Fuding: the World Geopark of bizarre granite formations, rock mazes and caves, sea views and how to climb it.

Discover Pingtan Island in Fujian: the blue tears bioluminescence, stone-house villages like Beishi, beaches and the cross-sea bridge.

Walk the historic hill station of Guling near Fuzhou: 300 stone villas of the old summer colony, the friendship story, trails and the lake.

Explore Lanzhou in Gansu: the Zhongshan Iron Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain views, the famous beef noodle street and how to plan a visit.

Visit Jiayuguan fortress, the western end of the Ming Great Wall: the complete fortress complex, the Overhanging Wall and the First Beacon Tower.

See the rainbow mountains of Zhangye Danxia: how the colored layers formed, the viewing platforms, the best time of day and how to get there.

Visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake in Dunhuang: why the lake survives in the desert, dune climbs, camel rides and practical tips.

Visit the Gansu Provincial Museum in Lanzhou: the Bronze Galloping Horse, Silk Road collections, entry details and how to plan a visit.

Explore the Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park: how the giant Yellow River waterwheels work, the working reconstructions, and how to visit.

Explore the Dunhuang Yadan National Geopark: the Devil City of wind-carved rocks, how yardangs form, sunset tours and the West Line route.

Everything you need for a Forbidden City visit: the central axis and Inner Court highlights, mandatory advance booking, Monday closure, hours and construction notices.

Why Mutianyu is the best Great Wall section for international travelers: cable car, chairlift and toboggan, fewer crowds, hours, tickets and how to get there from Beijing.

Visit the Temple of Heaven: the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar, the acoustics, and morning tai chi at Beijing's beloved park.

A complete Summer Palace guide: the Long Corridor, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Kunming Lake boat ride, Marble Boat, tickets and the best route.

The 2026 Zhangjiajie New Acrobatics Theatre Festival opened August 21 with 19 troupes from 11 countries and 108 performances staged across the region's iconic scenery — plus record inbound tourism data.