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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Falling in Love with Victoria
Falling in Love with Victoria
Hong Kong was called by Queen Victoria "a barren rock with nothing on it" when she was first colonised by the British. The British, European traders and merchants then worked hard to build up this Victoria City in the Far East, and eventually, she developed into a world metropolis today.
The dancer playing pipa backhand, Mogao Grottoes
The dancer playing pipa backhand, Mogao Grottoes
No. 112 is one of the most famous grotto in Mogao. It is a very small cave, which can only
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
Forbidden Love between a mortal and an immortal, West Lake, Hangzhou
Forbidden Love between a mortal and an immortal, West Lake, Hangzhou
The story happened in the West Lake, Hangzhou. A boy, in his previous life, saved the life of a white
Welcome Year of the Dog
Welcome Year of the Dog
2018 is the Year of the Dog. Dogs have been men’s best friends. They are loyal and reliable partners. Why
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
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
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
Shanghai: A Modern City with a rich heritage
Shanghai: A Modern City with a rich heritage
The New Macau
The New Macau
Macau has given itself a face lift – world class hotels and resorts, Michelin star restaurants and high quality F&B,
The China Town of the Victoria City
The China Town of the Victoria City
While the British were busy building up the Victoria City, the Chinese community becomes the 'China Town'. The building up of the Victoria City requires labour, and attracted poor Chinese from the mainland to come to make a living.
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
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
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