Labrang Lamasery still keeps the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in China and is one of the six Tibetan Buddhism temples belonging to Gelu Sect.
Yungang Grottoes has Buddhist statues and long scrolls of dance sculptures which are the best examples of Buddhist grotto art in China. The vivid Buddhist statues, the fascinating stone inscriptions and the…
Jiayu Pass is the western end of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is widely recognized as the most well preserved military fortress along the Great Wall today.
Shuanglin Temple was included in the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. Every year an increasing number of tourists from home and abroad come to worship those Buddhist statues and to appreciate the ancient…
Xizhou Town is a typical town of Bai character. It is situated in the embrace of beautiful Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain in Dali. As a convergence of residences of Bai people, it is famous for its unique…
Yanmenguan Pass has witnessed numerous big and small battles and was a hotly contested spot for any military forces. Today more and more tourists from home and abroad are attracted there to recall its past…
Today, traveling along the ancient silk road is one of the most popular ways to explore the ancient history and cultures in China. The route travels through Shaanxi, Gansu and Xinjiang, with lots of famous…
Dunhuang White Horse Pagoda was built in A.D. 386 in memory of the dead white horse of a monk who preached Buddhism. The adobe structure and the unique lamasery architectural style have made it a desirous…
Three Pagodas are three high independent pagodas towering at the corner of a equilateral triangle, which is rare in China. It is located in the Ancient Town of Dali, forming a eye catching scenic spots.