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Mount Tai, One of the Largest and Most Sacred Mountains in China

“You have no wish to visit any other mountains after viewing the Five Mountains.”* —Old Chinese saying Mount Tai, also known as Taishan, is one the most sacred mountains of China. Many Chinese emperors have paid homage to the mountain over several centuries, offering their sacrifices to the earth and the heavens. In fact, one ...

Nspirement Staff

Try These 7 Little Known Travel Destinations in China

While there are many famous travel destinations in China, they are often overcrowded and can be shockingly expensive. However, there are many other beautiful places to visit that may not be as famous, but they are far less crowded and far cheaper to visit. Travel destinations in China Historic Jinxi Town in Suzhou City, Jiangsu ...

Troy Oakes

Little Known Travel Destinations In China

Guilin’s Idyllic Scenery

Wang Zhenggong, a court officer of the Southern Song Dynasty, helped put Guilin on the world map when he wrote a poem to encourage local young people to study hard so as to be able to serve the court. His poem’s popular catchphrase “the scenery of Guilin tops the world” has helped publicize the region’s ...

Emma Lu

Terraced rice fields of Guilin.

The Significance of Animal Statues in the Forbidden City

The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace and harmony. Each statue was set in a fixed position and meant to endure the centuries, appealing to the heavens for the preservation and long-lasting prosperity of the ruling dynasty. Animal statues in the Forbidden City Lion ...

Armin Auctor

The Forbidden City.

Photo Essay: Visit Sai Kung for Hong Kong’s Best Seafood

Any seafood lover traveling to Hong Kong must make a trip to Sai Kung. The city of Hong Kong is surrounded by islands, and life there is tied to the sea. In many places, people live on fishing boats and make their living by selling what they catch. One of the most famous seafood spots ...

Mikel Davis

China’s Most Beautiful Town, Ancient Fenghuang

Ancient Fenghuang is an exceptionally well-preserved town and sits on the western border of Hunan Province. It is in an area with exceptional natural beauty where mountains, water, and blue skies prevail. Upon arrival, you will be captivated by its air of mystery, elegance, and primitive simplicity. Located on the banks of the Tuojiang River ...

Troy Oakes

Ancient Fenghuang

7 of the Best Hidden China Travel Destinations

Here are seven of the best hidden China travel destinations, which are not so famous and thus are far less crowded. Yi Chun in Heilongjiang: Appreciate the lingering charms of autumn Yi Chun (伊春) is the definition of a quaint forest town. It is in the region of the Lesser Khingan Mountain Range (小興安嶺), which ...

Armin Auctor

Roof line of an ancient Chinese building as seen through the trees with changing leaves in fall.

The Great Wall of China, the World’s Longest Landmark

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure on Earth. During its construction, the Great Wall was known as “the longest cemetery on Earth,” as an estimated 1 million people died building it. Originally constructed of rammed earth, it was renovated during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when bricks and stones were frequently used. ...

Max Lu

A section of the Great Wall of China.

The Meaning Behind the Nine-Dragon Wall in Beijing’s Forbidden City

The two most popular tourist attractions in Beijing are the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture, and there are countless places worth visiting there. If you happen to be at the Huangji Door, you can see the Nine-Dragon Wall. In traditional Chinese architecture, what separates ...

Troy Oakes

A yellow dragon from the Nine-Dragon Wall in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.