Suzhou is one of China’s most beautiful cities. For centuries, emperors came here to rest in their lavish mansions with even more impressive gardens. Most of that heritage still exists, together with temples, pagodas, and city gates. Suzhou is a city of rivers and canals. Historically, it was an important stop on the Grand Canal, […]
The most populated country 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 and rich history. […]
Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in northeastern China. Though most people have never heard of this interesting city, Shenyang has played a key role in Chinese history. It was the capital of a Manchu State and briefly the seat of China’s Qing Dynasty. What’s more, three outstanding architectural ensembles […]
Hangzhou is different from the other big Chinese cities. It is the only one with a magnificent natural site right in the middle. We are talking about the West Lake. Though rivers and lakes populate Wuhan, in Hangzhou this natural wonder is what gives the city its character. The whole of Hangzhou city seems to […]
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 […]
Hong Kong is one of China’s largest cities. It is also a city with quite a particular history. As you probably know, Hong Kong was a British colony for over 150 years. Today, though a special administrative region, the city is Chinese. There is nowhere in the world like Hong Kong. Tall green hills, the […]
After Beijing and Shanghai, Xi’an is China’s most famous city. There are plenty of good reasons for such an honor. The remarkable 3rd century BC Terracotta warriors are only a step away. The country’s grandest city wall surrounds Xi’an. Not only is the structure beautiful, but it has survived the pass of time majestically. Xi’an […]
Everybody has heard about Wuhan. This big Chinese city has become famous overnight due to the novel virus. But few people know what Wuhan is all about. Located in the middle of China, in one of the country’s main traffic corridors, Wuhan serves as a major connection between east, west, north, and south. Nature wise, […]
Nanjing has a special place in Chinese history. The city was the capital of several great kingdoms and governments. That’s why Nanjing is essential in understanding China’s history. The city delicately balances the old and new, the traditional and the modern. Its impressive 14th century city wall can still be seen today, together with several […]
Chengdu is the westernmost metropolis in China. The city is the capital of Sichuan, one of China’s richest provinces when it comes to culture. Most people around the world know Chengdu for its famous panda rescue centers. However, Chengdu is much more than that. Tall mountains covered in pine forests surround the city from the […]