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.

The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road begins as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). The Han Emperor sent
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 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 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
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.
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
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
Xian: A City with a History of 3,000 Years
Xian: A City with a History of 3,000 Years
When Emperor Qin, the first emperor of the Middle Kingdom, established his empire in 221 BC, he built his imperial
World Heritage site: Kaiping Diaolou
World Heritage site: Kaiping Diaolou
Kaiping in Guangdong is quite close to Hong Kong, and they have the Diaolou which are world heritage sites. These
The Tibetan Romeo 6th Dalai Lama Tshangyang Gyatsho
The Tibetan Romeo 6th Dalai Lama Tshangyang Gyatsho
The 6th Dalai Lama Tshangyang Gyatsho was one of the most legendary and mysterious.  He was born in a farmer
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 Watch Towers (Diaolou)
The Watch Towers (Diaolou)
Kaiping Diaolou in Guangdong is a history book of an era. They were built by overseas Chinese from South Asia,
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
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
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
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
The Story of the Red Boat: Evening Show on the Pearl River
The Story of the Red Boat: Evening Show on the Pearl River
A new evening show “The Story of the Red Boat” was launched in Guangzhou on the Pearl River. Cantonese opera
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
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
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
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