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.
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.
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…
Niya Ruins is located in the desert in northwest of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It was famed as the Pompeii in the East and a fantastic ancient metropolis due to the large quantity and variety of…
Yangguan Pass was used as an outpost to defend enemies and was a vital pass along Silk Road in ancient China. While wandering in this historical site, you can also have the opportunity to try Nanhu grapes not…
With a long history of more than 600 years, City Wall is now the oldest and best preserved defensive fortification in China. It has magnificent structure and significant military functions.
108 Dagobas, as its name suggests, is one hundred and eight Lamaist dagobas scattered on a slope west of Qingtong Dam. It is distributed in a regular way, the unique layout of which remains to be a mystery…
The rectangular tower takes a unique shape of a Chinese character which is rarely seen elsewhere in China. It was included in the first group of key national cultural site and was one of the sixteen famous…