"Not only sinkholes, but also the caves here are very beautiful. The stalactites are well-preserved and have not been damaged. Unlike other places, stalactites here have not been touched by humans," said Zhang. The vegetation down in the sinkholes is also healthy, with...
Yading in Daocheng County of southwest China's Sichuan Province was once mistaken for Shangri-La by American explorer Joseph Rock in 1928 due to its breathtaking scenery. In autumn, you can travel and hike here to see red grasslands, colorful trees, snow mountains and original villages and rela...
Temperatures have seen a recent dramatic drop in northern China as if winter had already made its entrance. Before the season of autumn ends, don't miss the chance to enjoy the fall foliage of maple trees. Here are the four best places for stunning views of maple leaves in China. Xiangsha...
Our planet isfull of mysterious places, some so much so that they don't even look like they belong here. From alien-like salt lakes and icebergs tootherworldly desert rockand thermal features, here are landscapes on all seven continents that will make you marvel at the Earth's diversity and...
A closer scrutiny reveals a multifaceted formula. Firstly, China's relentless pursuit of technological advancement places it at the forefront of global innovation indices. Its investment in research and development, coupled with a strategic focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and re...
It’s a fun hobby of mine to both edit my own photos (see myphoto essay on Urumqi) as well as find Xinjiang photos from other great photographers on places like Instagram (incidentally,Instagram is now blocked in China). I’ve decided to compile 25 of my favorite Xinjiang photos for you...
Found only in a few places in the world,Dunaliellaalgae are salt lovers—which is good, because Lake Retba isas salty as the Dead Sea. In order to survive such salty conditions,Dunaliellaproduce a red pigment that allows them toabsorb more sunlightand produce beta carotene, which acts as a...
Recently, themed on "marine ecology and beautiful gulf", a tourist route was created by the culture and tourism bureau of Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA). Below are some notable places worth visiting along the tourist route in Qingdao WCNA. ...
Shichahai Lake in Beijing, China axz66/Getty Images Just north of central Beijing, Shichahai — also referred to as “Houhai” — offers a unique experience during winter, when the city's residents take to the ice. Originally part of a 700-year-old grand canal, the skating rink is now ...
Natural scenery aside, Wuyi is where some of the most expensive teas in the world are grown. It's now home to the world's largest theater, too. From where to hike to what tea to drink, here's an essential guide to Wuyishan, one of the most beautiful places in China: ...