"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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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. ...
Located off the coast of Ecuador, Galápagos National Park is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. Established in 1959, it is Ecuador’s oldest park. Covering 97% of the Galapagos island archipelago – the remaining 3% home to inhabited islands – the park has a totally...
in yunnan province, where the famous yuanyang rice terraces sit at elevations as high as 6,500 feet. they undulate from the hillside in majestic patterns that mirror the clouds and sky. in some places, farmers have created as many as 3,000 terraces, using a complex series of ditches and ...
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: ...