While many residents have called this area home for generations, it is also sprinkled with signs of contemporary life, with trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and boutiques lining the pedestrianised streets.

Situated in northern Zhejiang province, Wuzhen dates back over 1,300 years and is the best-preserved of China’s six ancient water towns.

The location of Xi'an as the final terminus on the east side of the famous Silk Route has worked to the advantage of a multicultural atmosphere. A large contingent of Muslim and local merchants and traders used the city to…

Lauded as an exemplary means to see, feel and contribute to bustling Shanghai, bicycles may not be the first means of transportation to think of.

For nearly a half-century Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) used her cunningness and connections to rule China from behind the throne.

Situated in the south-western region of China, the capital of Yunnan province is known as the ‘city of eternal spring' for its pleasant year-round climate.

Chengdu is the capital of southwestern Sichuan province and is best known for its most famed residents – the Giant Pandas. It is a very happy place and has been voted as China’s happiest city for many years.

Mount Qingcheng is considered to be the birthplace of Taoism and is one of the most important Taoist mountains in China.This ancient cradle of faith is dotted with picturesque and ancient temples, all enhanced by a spectacular view.

The art of navigating through the streets of Beijing is an art form; doing this on board a vintage motorcycle with a sidecar is taking cool to a whole new level.

Chengdu is a city unlike any other. It is famed for being the home of adorable giant pandas. Aside from wildlife, this modern city is renowned for its teahouse culture and as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy which was awarded…

Chengdu is an official UNESCO City of Gastronomy, awarded in recognition of its outstanding cuisine which has a diverse taste based on the five elements of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty.

The hutong alleyways are the best place to see and feel Beijing’s authentic culture. These narrow lanes also hide many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

The Tang Empire of China was a dynasty that ruled from 618 – 907 A.D. and is regarded as a golden age of Chinese arts and culture, reform and advancement.

The financial heart of modern-day China is brimming with life, exploration opportunities and contrasts. China’s very own Shanghai has been long seen as a centre of commerce ever since it started to blossom from a small seaside fishing village in…

Explore a magical world of illuminated ice sculptures and a vibrant carnival atmosphere with ice sports, slides and snow castles in China’s North-East.

When mingling with the Chinese on a more sustainable level is what’s on your agenda, then there is no need to look further than Xi’an.

Face changing is the highlight performance of the Sichuan Opera. The origins of this performance are linked to an ancient time when people painted their faces to scare and drive away wild animals.

Chongqing is enormous! Often called ‘Little Hong Kong’, this massive metropolis combines an enthralling urban cityscape with traditional cultural elements. This large municipality is located at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

The hutong alleys are the best place to see and feel Beijing’s authentic culture and these narrow lanes also hide many culinary treasures.

Telling stories of fortune, prosperity, and melancholy, professional Chinese opera stars captivate the audience with their mimic, song and elaborate costumes at one of the leading opera theatres in the capital.

Day and night, Beijing moves. It is one of these perfect Asian examples where ancient history and a progressive move towards the future are woven into the capital’s transportation network.