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1.Mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest of Changbai Mountain, Heilongjiang

Mixed coniferous broad-leaved forests dominated by Korean pines are the most typical forest type in Northeast China. Heilongjiang Province established Fenglin Nature Reserve in the south of the Lesser Khingan Ranges in 1958, where 80 percent of China’s Korean pines grow. The Korean pine, which reaches a mature [...]

The Mogao Grottoes, commonly named Thousand-Buddha Caves, and praised as “a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road”, are the most famous grottoes in China. Located 25km southeast of Dunhuang County, these caves are carved out of the sandstone cliffs of Mingsha Mountain, extending some 1600m from south to north. Constructed in 10 dynasties from [...]

Pingyao is a small town in central Shanxi Province whose history goes back 2,700 years. It was the financial centre of China during the Qing dynasty. Following the collapse of the dynasty, the financial centre transferred to Beijing leaving Pingyao in limbo. Until this very day, the town looks much the same as when it [...]

If you’ve already made family travel plans ahead of your child’s new school year or for the upcoming National Day holiday, these provisions also need to involve a special member of the family.
Family members become closer during such a trip, therefore make sure to bring every family member with you – needless to say, your [...]

China is a shopper’s paradise. But it’s a shame to spend time trying to pick up things you forgot on your packing list rather than in the markets cruising for treasure.
Here’s a list of items that you may want to bring with you because you won’t be able to find them, or the brands will [...]

Overview:
Pronounced “eh-may shan”, meaning delicate eyebrow mountain in Mandarin, Emei Shan is the Buddhist holy mountain in the west. The other Buddhist holy mountains are
Wutai Shan (north)
Jiuhua Shan (south)
Putuoshan (east)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temples here are dedicated to the Bodhisatva Puxian (Samantabhadra).
Location:
Emei Shan is about 90 miles (150km) southwest from the capital of [...]

Overview:
Pronounced “poo tuoh shan”, meaning beautiful white flower in Mandarin, Putuoshan is the Buddhist holy mountain in the east. The other Buddhist holy mountains are
Wutai Shan (north)
Jiuhua Shan (south)
Emei Shan (west)

The temples here are dedicated to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, or Guanyin, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
The island is a national park and garners an [...]

Overview:
Pronounced “jyo hwah shan”, meaning nine brilliant mountains in Mandarin, Jiuhuashan is the Buddhist holy mountain in the south. The other Buddhist holy mountains are
Wutai Shan (north)
Putuoshan (east)
Emei Shan (west)
The temples here are dedicated to Bodhisatva Kshitigarbha, guardian of the earth.

Location:
Jiuhuashan is located in Anhui province, a province just west of Shanghai. The Jiuhuashan range [...]

Overview:
Considered the best established of the four Buddhist holy mountains, Wu Tai Shan, “woo tai shahn”, means five-terraced mountain and refers to the five flat peaks in the area. It is the holiest of the sacred peaks and is dedicated to Manjushri (or Wenshu Pusa in Chinese), the Bodhisatva of wisdom and virtue.

Location:
Wutai Shan is [...]

Xi’an is a well-known historic city in China. The history gives this city the everlasting charms. When you start your trip in China, Xian is the city you never miss to visit for life. The following 20 sights are the best shows of China’s splendid history of civilization, if you want to know the glorious [...]