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10 Ancient Cities and Towns in China Everyone Should Visit

As you probably know, China is home to incredible natural sites and ultra-modern megacities. However, it also boasts outstanding historical cities and towns that showcase the country’s rich history and culture. We’ve visited almost a dozen beautiful ancient cities and towns in China. Some are close to major cities and are easy to reach, while […]

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Planning a Trip to China: Tips and Tricks

As a child I used to spend hours looking at maps, fantasizing about far away countries. Ever since I have been planning to visit China. I promised myself that I would go and for long. As you know, traveling for a week is not the same as traveling for a couple of months. Especially when […]

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The Best Books About China: From History to Art

China is a country I learned to love from its literature. My parents had a big library that seemed huge for a child. I read the books for kids and skimmed through the pages of the ones for grownups. My mind would travel to faraway places, including China, of course. As I grew up, my […]

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Gift Shop

We are excited to introduce our new gift shop! We’ve partnered with Printify to offer top-quality posters, mugs, t-shirts, and more. You won’t find our exclusive designs anywhere else. We are architects who travel constantly to China. What can we say? We love it! Our designs feature the most iconic buildings and structures on the […]

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10 Ancient Chinese Capitals

One of the most culturally powerful countries in the world covers a vast territory inhabited by different ethnic groups and religions. As you can imagine, it’s not easy to rule such a big and important country. No wonder China changed its capital so many times throughout history. Moreover, it’s a country with a very long […]

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Tier 1 Cities in China – Definition and Rankings

Classifying cities is not an easy task. Several companies use all sorts of data to release different lists. These lists are so relevant that companies use them to make financial and investment decisions. However, the Chinese government does not officially recognize any of these lists. Like most experts in the field, we will use city […]

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10 Largest Cities in China

China is the second most populous country in the world. According to the latest United Nations Data, the population of China stands at about 1,438 billion people, which is roughly 18.5% of the world population. Though population growth has slowed down in recent years, its urban population continues to rise. Since 2020 and for the […]