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The Beauty and Engineering Feats of Chinese Bridges Will Astound You

Book Review: Chinese Bridges, Living Architecture from China’s Past Architects and engineers alike marvel at the astounding feats perfected by the master builders of Chinese bridges from centuries past, making many modern bridges pale in comparison. These bridge builders had many more things in mind than just getting people from one place to another. They didn’t ...

John Andress

The composition of Wuting Bridge, or Five Pavillions Bridge, is unrivaled in China. It is formally called the Lianhua, or Lotus Flower Bridge, because of its resemblance to the open spreading petals of the lotus flower.

What to Know About China’s Moon Festival

The Chinese celebrated their Mid-Autumn Moon Festival recently on October 1. It is the second most important traditional holiday in the country after the Chinese New Year. If you have been wondering what the festival is all about, here is a brief look at the celebration. The Moon Festival The Moon Festival is believed to ...

Nspirement Staff

The moon seen in the evening sky.

What You Need to Know About the Jade Market in Hong Kong

The Jade Market in Hong Kong is a retail street in Kowloon that is famous for the large number of stores selling jade stones of various sizes and shapes. The market is divided into two sections, the eastern and western parts. It is in the eastern section where the majority of stores are located. The ...

Armin Auctor

A jade and diamond necklace.

6 Amazing Places You Must Visit in China

When people think of visiting China, their minds are largely filled with images of strolling on top of the Great Wall or walking down the streets of Beijing. However, China is much more than this. If you plan on visiting the country anytime soon, there are some amazing places you should visit. 6 amazing places ...

Armin Auctor

Covered boats in a Suzhou canal.

Here Are the 6 Best Things Shanghai Offers Travelers

Shanghai is one of China’s largest and most prosperous cities. As such, anyone who travels the world or plans on visiting China should have Shanghai on their must-visit list. Once in Shanghai, be sure to check out these 6 things 1. Yuyuan Garden Located in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, Yuyuan is ...

Armin Auctor

Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden.

5 Things to Keep in Mind While Mountain Biking in China

Mountain biking in China may not be very popular, but the region’s landscape promises to give an exhilarating experience for any biker interested in exploring. Here are some of the things you should know before you hop on a plane for some mountain biking in China. Mountain biking in China 1. Type of bike If ...

Raven Montmorency

A mountain biker.

Ancient Wisdom: Making the City Wall Strong as Iron

Songpan Wall was a city wall built on a mountain in northwestern Sichuan Province, China. At an altitude of just over one mile high, it is 3.85 miles in length, 41 feet in height, and more than 40 feet wide. Each massive brick weighs 66.1 pounds. It was embossed with elegant designs. The length, height, ...

Helen London

Songpa Wall.

Breathtaking Ride: Flower Water Slide Amazes People in China

Ever wanted to freely float under a ceiling of flowers? Head over to Luanchuan County in Central China and try out its latest water slide just launched on June 30. The water slide The slide is located in Mount Laojun. It’s as tall as a 20-story building and is over a mile long. What makes ...

Armin Auctor

The new Luanchuan County water slide.

China Has the World’s Tallest Spokeless Ferris Wheel

Ferris Wheels have been around for more than a century, but what makes the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel so special is that it is the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world without spokes. The “Hollow Ferris Wheel” in Weifang, China, stands roughly 476 feet tall — that’s more than 30 feet taller than the ...

Mikel Davis

Shennongjia National Nature Reserve

Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei, China, is a heavily forested area boasting rich biodiversity with over 3,400 plant species. It contains several climate zones — including subtropical, warm temperate, temperate, and cold temperate — and is home to a variety of rare and endangered animals. Extending from the plains and foothill regions of eastern China ...

Mikel Davis