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China Travelogue


Discovering the White Horse Temple: A Journey Through History
The Cradle of Chinese Buddhism Founded in 68 CE during the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is widely recognized as the first...
Jun 234 min read


Yunnan Landscapes in Rogue One: From Red Earth to Snowy Peaks
When Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced us to new planets in a galaxy far away, few viewers realized that some of its breathtaking...
Jun 204 min read


Shanxi Wutai Mountain: Where Temples Float on Mist and Time Moves Gently
Nestled high in the cool embrace of Shanxi’s northern hills, Wutai Mountain (五台山) feels more like a dream than a place on a map. Here,...
Jun 184 min read


Sanya, Hainan: Sea Breezes, Rainforest Whispers, and Island Dreams
Some places feel like they were drawn with a pastel brush dipped in sun and seafoam. Sanya, tucked at the southern tip of Hainan Island,...
Jun 173 min read


Gannan, Gansu: A Soft-Voiced Symphony of Mountains, Monasteries, and Meadows
Far away from the rush of modern life, nestled in the highlands of southwestern Gansu Province, lies a place where the sky stretches...
Jun 165 min read


China’s Scenic Stars in The Forbidden Kingdom: From Kung Fu Legends to Real-Life Landscapes
Once upon a punch and a poem, two legendary martial artists—Jackie Chan and Jet Li—joined forces in a magical kung fu adventure called...
Jun 134 min read


Yunnan Puzhehei: A Lotus-Laced Wonderland with Lakes, Hills, and Hidden Charms
In the southeastern embrace of Yunnan Province, where the clouds seem to pause and the breeze carries the scent of earth and petals, lies...
Jun 114 min read


Suzhou: A Gentle Stroll Through Gardens, Canals, and Jiangnan Dreams
If you’ve ever dreamt of a place where willows weep into quiet canals, silk fans whisper ancient secrets, and every bite tastes like a...
Jun 94 min read


Kashgar: A Gentle Guide to Muslim-Friendly Travel in the Heart of Xinjiang
Some cities feel like stories. Kashgar feels like a prayer wrapped in sun-dried brick and carried on the scent of cumin and rosewater....
Jun 64 min read


Yangtze River: A Gentle Cruise through the Timeless Three Gorges
When it comes to traveling at a calm and comfortable pace, few experiences are as serene and scenic as a Yangtze River cruise through the...
Jun 54 min read


China in Civilization VI: Following the Pixels to the Real Places
In Civilization VI, players are invited to build empires from ancient times to the modern age. While many civilizations make an...
Jun 44 min read


China’s Soft Splash of Summer: A Whimsical Walk Through the Dragon Boat Festival
Every year, as summer tiptoes in and rivers start glimmering under longer days, China welcomes one of its oldest and most poetic...
May 304 min read


Datong Delights – Cave Temples, Cliffside Wonders, and Ancient Northern Charm
Nestled in northern Shanxi Province, Datong is like a sleepy history book—except its pages are carved into cliffs, suspended above...
May 284 min read


Shanghai on Fast Forward: Where F1 Meets Real-Life Racing Dreams
If you've ever raced the China Grand Prix in F1, zooming through that long back straight and navigating the snail-shell-shaped corners,...
May 264 min read


Daocheng Yading: A Tibetan Daydream Painted in Autumn Gold
Some places don’t need to shout to be unforgettable—they whisper instead, through glacial lakes, snowy peaks, and winds that carry...
May 234 min read


Xinjiang Yili: A Lavender-Tinted Wonderland Beyond the Mountains
If you travel far enough across the Tianshan Mountains, you'll find a place that seems like it stepped out of a daydream—a place where...
May 224 min read


Zhejiang Wuzhen: Where Water Remembers and Time Flows Gently
In a quiet corner of northern Zhejiang, where the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal winds like an old melody, lies Wuzhen, one of the most...
May 214 min read


Chongqing Nights – Exploring the Real-Life Inspiration Behind Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City
When the glowing neon lights flicker between towering skyscrapers, and mist rolls through the multilayered highways, it doesn’t feel like...
May 203 min read


Shangri-La – A Gentle Adventure into Tibetan Culture and Hidden Highlands
In a sleepy corner of Yunnan Province, cradled by snow-capped peaks and prayer-flag-draped valleys, there’s a place where yaks wander...
May 194 min read


China’s Mountains – Discovering the Magical World of Taoism and Its Sacred Sites
If you’ve ever dreamt of ancient sages, floating clouds, and misty mountain temples, you might be secretly drawn to Taoism—one of China’s...
May 164 min read
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