The Real Length of the Great Wall of China When people ask, "How long is the Great Wall of China?" the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. The…
How Long Is the Great Wall of China? Unpacking the Facts and Myths
Kumbum Monastery, 10,000 Figures of Buddhas
In the Tibetan language, Kumbum Monastery is called 'gongben', which means '10,000 figures of Buddha'. With a history spanning over 400 years, it has gradually evolved into a tourist destination,…
Five Great Avenues, Wudadao in Tianjin
Five Great Avenue is the most complete European building complex in Tianjin and even in China. The Five Great Avenue area has more than 2000 garden type buildings with different…
Porcelain House, a French-style Building Embellished by Porcelain
The porcelain house is located at No.72, Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin. It is an unparalleled building. Its predecessor is an old French style building that has gone through hundreds…
Zhaozhou Bridge, One of the Most Famous Bridges in China
Zhaozhou Bridge is about 25km (15.53 miles) from the southeast of Shijiazhuang City, and it was designed by renowned constructor Li Chun. Zhaozhou Bridge is the earliest and best-preserved open-spandrel…
A-Ma Temple, One of the Three Famous Buddha Halls in Macau
Located in the southeast of the Macao peninsula, A-Ma Temple is the oldest temple in Macao. About four hundred years ago, the Portuguese landed on a headland near a temple.…
Dazhao Temple, the Wuliang Si
Jokhang temple is the oldest and largest temple in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Locally, it is often referred to as Yinfo Si because of a rare silver statue of sakyamuni that…
Six Harmonies Pagoda, Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou
Liuhe pagoda is a representative of ancient Chinese pavilion architecture. It is located on yuelun mountain south of the west lake, facing the qiantang river. It is one of the…
Fujian Tulou, the Earth Towers of the Hakkas
The history of fujian tulou can be traced back to a thousand years ago. Tulou, also known as tulou, are special fortresses built by the hakka people. The tulou in…
Chinese Bridges, an Important Legacy with National Characteristics
Chinese bridges from ancient times, highly varied in art, material and form, are an important legacy with national characteristics, occupying an important position in the world history of bridge building.…