History and Culture

We love to visit history and cultural places. They just make us more knowledgeable and richer. We see not only a place, a building or an architecture, but the stories behind which offers lots of inspiration about the paths we trekked. Here are some historical destinations and ideas we recommend.

The World of Suzie Wong – Treasure Hunt
The World of Suzie Wong – Treasure Hunt
Filmed in 1960 and starring William Holden (as Robert Lomax) and Nancy Kwan (as Suzie Wong), the story (based on
The Watch Towers (Diaolou)
The Watch Towers (Diaolou)
Kaiping Diaolou in Guangdong is a history book of an era. They were built by overseas Chinese from South Asia,
Sanya’s Nanshan Goddess of Mercy
Sanya’s Nanshan Goddess of Mercy
According to Chinese Buddhism, Nanshan, literally meaning “south mountain” is related to fortune and longevity. The Nanshan Park in Sanya
Sichuan – More than Pandas
Sichuan – More than Pandas
Sichuan is home to the adorable pandas,  but it’s much more than pandas.  At the southwest of China, it is
The Sexy Tang Ladies
The Sexy Tang Ladies
This pottery figurine is in display at the Shanghai Museum in Shanghai. The technique of tricolor (Sancai) is a versatile
The UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historical Centre of Macau
The UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historical Centre of Macau
Once the lucrative port in the Far East of the Portuguese, the Historical Centre of Macau is a living museum
Xian: A City with a History of 3,000 Years
Xian: A City with a History of 3,000 Years
When Emperor Qin, the first emperor of the Middle Kingdom, established his empire in 221 BC, he built his imperial
China is not only Pandas
China is not only Pandas
China is not only pandas. We have varied landscapes, many different ethnic minorities and a rich history. Watch this video
Arcade Buildings in Guangdong
Arcade Buildings in Guangdong
Arcade buildings are typical architectural style of the Guangdong province, and today, you can find these buildings style in Hong
Chinese New Year Parade 2017 Hong Kong
Chinese New Year Parade 2017 Hong Kong
It was the first day of the Chinese New Year on 28 January and we celebrated the Year of the
A Sea of Red in Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, West Sichuan
A Sea of Red in Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, West Sichuan
A sea of red: red houses, red Buddhist gowns is what you’ll find in Larung Gar Buddhist Academy. There are
The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road begins as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). The Han Emperor sent
World Heritage site: Kaiping Diaolou
World Heritage site: Kaiping Diaolou
Kaiping in Guangdong is quite close to Hong Kong, and they have the Diaolou which are world heritage sites. These
2017 Year of the Rooster
2017 Year of the Rooster
2017 is the Year of the Red Rooster. Rooster in Chinese culture is a symbol of fertility and wealth: they
Mogao Grottoes: Story of 9-coloured Deer
Mogao Grottoes: Story of 9-coloured Deer
Mogao Grotto No. 257 shows a very strong western influence. It tells the story of the 9-colour deer popular in
The Dearest Dowry in China’s History
The Dearest Dowry in China’s History
Under the order of Emperor Li, Princess Wencheng married the Tufan King Songtsen Gampo. It took her 3 years to
Provinces of China
Provinces of China
With 27 provinces/region, 4 municipalities and 2 special administration regions (Hong Kong and Macau), China extends 5,500km from north to
Ancient Water Villages
Ancient Water Villages
Many of these ancient water villages are only 1 – 1.5 hours from Shanghai, but their ambience is world away
Guangzhou (Canton): The Legendary Trading Port of the 18th Century
Guangzhou (Canton): The Legendary Trading Port of the 18th Century
Formerly known as ‘Canton’, Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province, 2 hours by train from Hong Kong. Guangzhou
Drepung Monastery – the political centre before Potala Palace
Drepung Monastery – the political centre before Potala Palace
Drepung Monastery in the outskirt of Lhasa was built by the Gelung (Yellow) School of Tibetan Buddhism in 1416. It
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