It is characterized by steep cliffs that consist of red-colored sandstones and conglomerates.

Until 2008, more than 780 areas of Danxia landform had been found in China. These photos show the Danxia landform in the...

Located in the north of Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, the old small town has assembled countless well-preserved anci...

The restored city tower stands at the center of the old city.

The Yu County is particularly famous for its paper cutting skills in China and throughout the world. [yxlyw.gov]

The Dong Tombs of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the first imperial tombs established by the Manchu rulers, are located 1...

The tomb area consists of two sections: the Houlong and the Qianquan. Construction of the Dong Tombs began in 1661.

There are altogether 14 tombs containing the remains of emperors, empresses, consorts, and princesses. [bbs.fengniao]

Having survived more than 430 years, Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in China, one of the world's three ol...

Situated beside the picturesque Moon Lake in west Ningbo City, the library covers an area of 26,000 square meters and ha...

The pavilion also features exhibits chronicling the pavilion's history and Chinese art exhibits. [Cindy Chan/China.org.c...

The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Xian Tomb is the burial site for Prince Xingxian and his wife, parents of Emperor Jiaqing (...

They were buried together at Mt. Songlin in present Zhongxiang County, Hubei Province. The tomb occupies an area of 136....

Started in 1519 and completed in 1540, the Xian Tomb resembles the Ming Tombs near Beijing, but it takes up more space. ...

Located on the eastern slope of Rattling Sand Mountain (Mingshashan) southeast of Dunhuang County in Gansu Province, the...

Located on the eastern slope of Rattling Sand Mountain (Mingshashan) southeast of Dunhuang County in Gansu Province, the...

Located on the eastern slope of Rattling Sand Mountain (Mingshashan) southeast of Dunhuang County in Gansu Province, the...

In the high mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province, three rivers – the Jinsha, Nujiang and Lancang – all origina...

As the crow flies, the distance between the Jinsha and Lancang rivers is 66 km while that between the Lancang and Nujian...

The site was inscribed on the World Heritage List as a natural property in 2003.[bbs.fengniao]

Suzhou in Jiangsu Province is a city of rivers and canals and also a city of gardens. Hence it is called the 'Venice of ...

The Ming and Qing dynasties between the 14th and 20th century were its prime periods of garden building, when at one tim...

A dozen of them are still in good condition today, including the top four classic gardens – the Fisherman's Net Garden, ...

Located in the northwest of the city of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province and on the east bank of the Gan River, Tengwang Pavil...

It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over its history. The present building was rebuilt in 1989 on the original ...

It is 57.5 meters tall and has nine floors. The building has a total floor area of 13,000 square meters. [hndfww/bbs.fen...

Located to the southeast of Sanya, Yalong Bay is a 7.5-km crescent-shaped bay. Also known as the Yalong Bay National Res...

Visitors are attracted by its crystal blue sea, warm sand beaches and endless rolling hills. Its clean sea waters make i...