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

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.

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.

The 3,099-metre-tall Mount Emei is one of four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. This mysterious mountain is traditionally regarded as a place of enlightenment and is believed to be where Buddhism was first introduced into China.

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.

Back in the 1930s, at the beginning of World War Two, thousands of German Jews escaped Nazi persecution by fleeing to Shanghai, making the city the Oriental ‘Noah's Ark’. At a time when few countries were welcoming, Shanghai opened its…

The Temple of Confucius was built in 1302 and is the second largest temple constructed for Confucius, the great thinker and educationalist from the days of ancient China. People flocked here to pay homage during the Yuan, Ming and Qing…

Journey to captivating Jingmai Mountain, hike through an age-old tea plantation forest and immerse in the rich culture of the Bulang and Dai ethnic minority villages.

Step back in time to ancient China with a walk along the famed Great Wall, one of the most remarkable structures on Earth. This UNESCO-listed attraction is an incredible feat of engineering.

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.

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…

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.

For nearly 600 years, the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled China from behind the imposing red walls of the Forbidden City.

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…

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.

Under the guidance of a local master, this one-hour session offers a unique opportunity to experience the ancient martial art with the iconic Temple of Heaven as a backdrop.

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 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…

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.

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

Chinese people love tea – it is more than just a drink; it is a way of life and an intrinsic part of ancient Chinese culture. China has many styles of tea ceremonies and various ways of brewing tea.