The Yangling Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty, in short Han Yang Ling, is located at Zhangjiawan Village, about 20 kilometers north of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is a joint…
Haihe River, the Largest Water System in North China
Haihe River is the largest water system in North China and one of the seven major rivers in China.The Haihe River is regarded as the 'mother river' of Tianjin. Covering…
Yungang Grottoes, One of the Three Major Cave Clusters in China
Yungang Grottoes punctuate the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. Yungang Grottoes graphically tell the story of past glory. Yungang Grottoes are magnificent and colorful, which can be regarded as…
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…
Rishengchang Former Bank, One of the Earliest Exchange Shops in China
The Rishengchang Former Bank (Rishengchang literally meaning sunrise prosperity), one of the earliest exchange shops in China, is located on West Street in Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Province. The rectangular…
Pingyao Ancient Ming-Qing Street, Wall Street of China
Pingyao Ancient City was established in the centre of Shanxi Province, and is well-known for the Local Resident Houses of the famous Jin (short name of Shanxi) Merchants who indulged…
Zhonghua Gate, the Biggest Castle-style City Gate in China
Zhonghua Gate is the South Gate of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. As a precious cultural relic, it has the double characteristics of the largest castle gate in China and the most…
Nanjing Presidential Palace, the Biggest China Modern History Museum
At No. 292, Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, the Nanjing Presidential Palace, originated in the Ming Dynasty as a royal residence, is now the biggest China Modern History Museum. More than…
Xuyuan Garden, Famous for its Unique Southern China Gardening Style
Xuyuan Garden was built in the Ming Dynasty. It was named after the prince Zhu gaoxu who lived here. Xuyuan Garden later became the residence of the governors of Zhejiang…
Poyang Lake, the Largest Fresh-water Lake in China
Located in the Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Poyang Lake is the largest fresh-water lake in China. Poyang Lake is a resplendent pearl on the vast Chinese territory. For thousands of…