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.

Shanghai in the South, Tianjin in the North
Shanghai in the South, Tianjin in the North
Connected to Beijing by highspeed train in 30 min, Tianjin was once as trendy and modern as Shanghai in the
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
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
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
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
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
The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Covering a total length of 8851.8 km across 10 provinces, it is not an easy task to explore the Great
Shanghai: The Big Melting Pot
Shanghai: The Big Melting Pot
At the edge of the Huangpu River, Shanghai benefits from the efficient river transport and had developed into a major
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
Charming Ancient Town of Dali
Charming Ancient Town of Dali
The ancient town of Dali in Yunnan province was used to be the residence of King Piluoge of the Nanzhou State (year 738-937). You can image the scale of Nanzhou Kingdom when looking at the present state of Dali. Unlike other ancient town, the local people still live there. They run their shops, do house work and social and network around this ancient town, and help keep the town in its original colour. There are three ethnic tribes in Dali: the Bai, the Dai and the Yi, each have their own different colourful costumes.
Beijing: The Ancient Chinese Capital
Beijing: The Ancient Chinese Capital
Beijing was much admired by the Italian adventurer Marco Polo, who called it Cambaluc or Khanbalig, meaning ‘the City of
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
Ancient Capitals of the Middle Kingdom
Ancient Capitals of the Middle Kingdom
Luoyang and Kaifeng are ancient capitals of China. Luoyang was the capital of 13 kingdoms and dynasties since the Xia
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
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
Love in Lijiang, Yunnan
Love in Lijiang, Yunnan
The old town of Lijiang was once an important commercial town along the Tea Horse Route. Merchants and traders from
Shanghai: A Modern City with a rich heritage
Shanghai: A Modern City with a rich heritage
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
The oldest surviving wooden structure
The oldest surviving wooden structure
This wooden pagoda of Fogong Temple is the oldest, tallest wooden structure in existence in the world. The pagoda was
Shikumen in Shanghai
Shikumen in Shanghai
Shikumen is a typical Shanghainese residential building style. It is a combination of Jiangnan (south of Yangtze River) and colonial
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