Known as one of the three major construction projects in ancient China, the Karez Well is located in Turpan of Xinjiang The history of this ancient irrigation system dates back to over 2,000 years ago, and it…
Drum Tower is the largest and the best preserved tower ever preserved in China. It is of typical Ming Dynasty architectural style and has two uniquely inscribed horizontal boards hanging under the multiple…
Great painting works from a large number of peasants are able to do so as well. In 1988, Huxian was named the County of Painting by Ministry of Culture for its charateristic paintings by those ordinary…
Famen Temple has the priceless Sarira of Sakyamuni enshrined in. Besides, the underground palace discovered there along with those unique and precious cultural relics add to its value and charm making it a hot…
The Urumqi South Mosque is an important center for Islam worship.It was listed as one of the historic heritage under the protection of the government in 1985.
Wang Family Compound, a luxurious residence, was built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family. Numerous treasures are on display in the courtyard including old coins, porcelains, rare stones…
The Karakuri Lake in Kashgar of Xinjiang is a rare and precious highland lake at the elevation of 3,600 m. It is well known as a Moraine Lake with enchanting natural beauty and lofty and mysterious snow…
Shuyuanmen Ancient Culture Street is characterized by a variety of cultural products among which the most famous is the four trasures of the study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper) along with the…
Datong Huayan Temple mainly consists of two parts: the upper monastery and the lower monastery, which exemplify high artistic value of architecture together with the lifelike statues, exquisite frescoes and…