China Travel - A Journey Back to the Past

18/03/2024

As a neighboring country bordering the North of Vietnam, China has always attracted tourists with its thousand-year-old feudal historical culture. Besides the familiar famous landmarks, travel content creator and tour organizer Bui Huu Duc (25 years old, working in Lao Cai) shares many new emerging destinations with wild and unique beauty that are gradually being discovered and attracting the attention of tourists.

To the countryChinaWith countless beautiful fairy scenes, visitors will have the opportunity to go back in time to find citadels, streets, ancient houses, estates, temples and pagodas...

Feast your eyes on the beauty of Phoenix Ancient Town - Zhangjiajie

The timeless nostalgic beauty of Phoenix Ancient Town

Located along the poetic Da Jiang River, Phoenix Ancient Town is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,300 years, hidden among the majestic mountains of Hunan Province. This place is likened to a "jade gem" with a nostalgic, rustic beauty mixed with a vibrant modernity, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Phượng Hoàng Cổ Trấn từ góc nhìn trên cao

Phoenix Ancient Town from above

Phượng Hoàng Cổ Trấn được ví như một “viên ngọc bích” với vẻ đẹp cổ kính

Phoenix Ancient Town is likened to a "jade" with ancient beauty.

Coming to Phoenix Ancient Town, visitors seem to be lost in another world with wooden stilt houses built along the river bank. The mossy curved tile roofs, rough stone roads and bright red lanterns create an impressive ancient picture.

The Da Giang River winds around the town like a soft silk strip, adding to the beauty of Phoenix Ancient Town. Visitors can take a boat ride along the river, admiring the ancient houses and the majestic natural scenery around.

Những ngôi nhà cổ kính với đèn lồng đỏ rực rỡ

Ancient houses with bright red lanterns

“After checking into the hotel to rest, in the afternoon I started to visit Phoenix Ancient Town with Miao Miao Tower, the North Gate of the ancient citadel, Hongqiao Feng Shui Tower, the Ancient Citadel Museum and strolled around to see the night view,” Huu Duc confided.

Phượng Hoàng Cổ Trấn khi lên đèn

Phoenix Ancient Town when the lights come on

The simple beauty of Phu Dung Town

Nestled in the majestic mountains and forests of Hunan province, Furong Town has a simple, rustic yet captivating beauty. This place is like a fairy tale with moss-covered stilt houses, roaring waterfalls and winding stone roads.

Phu Dung Town was built more than 2,000 years ago, bearing the cultural imprint of the Tho Gia people. The stilt houses are built of wood, with curved tiled roofs, nestled on the banks of the poetic Thanh Thuy River. The river flows gently, winding around the town, creating a peaceful, tranquil scene.

Cổng vào Phù Dung Trấn

Entrance to Phu Dung Town

In particular, Phu Dung Town is surrounded by majestic high mountains. This place is famous for the majestic Phu Dung waterfall, pouring down from the high cliffs, creating a rumbling sound that echoes throughout the area. The wild and majestic natural scenery of Phu Dung Town leaves visitors in awe.

Above all, Phu Dung Town is a place that preserves the traditional culture of the Tho Gia people. Tourists can visit historical sites such as Tho Vuong Temple, Cau O Thach Bridge, ancient stilt houses... and experience the unique traditional festivals of the local people.

Phù Dung Trấn từ góc nhìn trên cao

Phu Dung Town from above

The majestic natural wonder of Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain is a majestic mountain with breathtaking scenery, known as the “natural wonder” of the country. It is famous for its steep cliffs, winding roads and the Tianmen Heaven Gate - a unique natural arched cave located at the top of the mountain.

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Tianmen Mountain is surrounded by limestone cliffs over 1,000 meters high, creating an extremely impressive landscape. Visitors can conquer the mountain top by cable car or walk to enjoy the majestic panoramic view of the area.

Điểm độc đáo nhất của Thiên Môn Sơn là Cổng trời Thiên Môn

The most unique feature of Thien Mon Mountain is Thien Mon Heaven Gate.

The most unique feature of Tianmen Mountain is the Tianmen Heaven's Gate, a natural arched cave located at an altitude of 1,314 m above sea level. The Heaven's Gate is 130 m high, 57 m wide and 60 m deep, creating a majestic and magnificent scene.

The road to Tianmen Mountain is also a tourist attraction. The 11 km long road with 99 zigzag curves, winding around the mountainside, is known as “the most dangerous road in the world”.

Đường lên Thiên Môn Sơn cũng là một điểm thu hút du khách.

The road up to Thien Mon Mountain is also a tourist attraction.

Symbol of modern architecture 72 Ky Lau

Located in Zhangjiajie City, 72 Flag Tower is a unique high-rise building with impressive architecture, known as the “symbol of modern Chinese architecture”. The building was built in 2015 and quickly became a tourist attraction attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors can go to the top floor of the building to enjoy a panoramic view of Zhangjiajie City and the majestic limestone mountains around.

72 Ky Lau was designed by American architect Adrian Smith, inspired by the majestic limestone mountains of Zhangjiajie. The building is 442 m high, has 72 floors and has a floor area of ​​up to 110,000 m2.

The most unique feature of 72 Ky Lau is the “empty” architecture in the center of the building. The giant archway is 38 meters high, 28 meters wide and 21 meters deep, creating an extremely impressive scene. In addition, 72 Ky Lau is a multi-functional project including a hotel, apartment complex, commercial center and entertainment area.

Nằm ở thành phố Trương Gia Giới, 72 Kỳ Lầu là một tòa nhà cao tầng độc đáo với kiến trúc ấn tượng

Located in Zhangjiajie city, 72 Qilou is a unique high-rise building with impressive architecture.

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Unique cultural heritage of Dali ancient city

Dali Ancient City is a unique cultural heritage with a history of more than 1,000 years. It is known as the “jade pearl” of the Yunnan Plateau, attracting tourists with its ancient, idyllic beauty and long-standing traditional cultural values.

Dali Ancient City was built in the 7th century, once the capital of the powerful Nanzhao Kingdom. Through the ups and downs of history, the ancient city still retains its unique and sophisticated architectural features, demonstrating the exchange between Han and Bai cultures.

Thành cổ Đại Lý là một di sản văn hóa độc đáo với lịch sử hơn 1.000 năm.

Dali Ancient City is a unique cultural heritage with a history of more than 1,000 years.

The ancient city of Dali is surrounded by strong walls. Inside the city are winding streets, ancient houses and magnificent temples.

The ancient beauty of Sa Khe Ancient Town

Built in the 13th century, Sa Khe Ancient Town was once an important station on the southwestern trade route. Through the ups and downs of history, the ancient town still retains its unique and sophisticated architectural features, demonstrating the exchange between Han and Naxi cultures.

Sa Khê Cổ Trấn từng là một trạm quan trọng trên tuyến đường thương mại Tây Nam.

Sa Khe Ancient Town was once an important station on the southwestern trade route.

Sa Khe Ancient Town is surrounded by winding rivers, ancient houses built of wood and stone with winding small roads. This place has a simple, rustic and peaceful beauty, making visitors feel like going back in time to the past.

“The hustle and bustle of life makes people anxious, even lost, forgetting what they already have. So where can we go to find peace, healing and gentle things in every small street corner? After watching the movie 'Going Where the Wind Blows', I decided to go to Sa Khe Ancient Town, where Hua Hong Dou and Ta Chi Dao met,” Huu Duc said.

Sa Khê Cổ Trấn gây sốt bởi từng là bối cảnh trong phim

Sa Khe Ancient Town caused a stir because it was the setting for the movie "Going where the wind blows".

The majestic beauty of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Located in the north of Yunnan Province, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a majestic mountain with peaks covered in white snow all year round. It is known as the “jade girl” of the Himalayas, attracting tourists by its magnificent natural beauty and unique traditional cultural values.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is over 5,500 meters high, with sharp peaks and steep cliffs. It is covered with primeval forests, glaciers and poetic lakes. In winter, the entire mountain is covered in white snow, creating an extremely magnificent scene.

Núi tuyết Ngọc Long cao hơn 5.500 m, với những đỉnh núi nhọn hoắt và những vách đá dựng đứng.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is over 5,500 meters high, with jagged peaks and steep cliffs.

Nằm ở phía bắc tỉnh Vân Nam, núi tuyết Ngọc Long là một ngọn núi hùng vĩ với những đỉnh núi phủ đầy tuyết trắng quanh năm.

Located in northern Yunnan province, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a majestic mountain with peaks covered in snow all year round.

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The mystery of the “moon valley” Lam Nguyet Coc

Lam Nguyet Coc is a mysterious valley with wild and magical beauty. This place is known as “moon valley” because of its unique landscape and peaceful, quiet atmosphere.

Lam Nguyet Coc is surrounded by steep cliffs over 300 m high, creating an extremely impressive scene. There are emerald green lakes, winding streams and majestic waterfalls. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant yellow, creating an extremely poetic natural picture.

The name “Lam Nguyet Coc” originates from the legend of a beautiful fairy named Lam Nguyet. According to legend, this fairy descended to earth and lived in this valley. To commemorate the fairy, the local people named the valley Lam Nguyet Coc.

Lam Nguyệt Cốc là một thung lũng bí ẩn với vẻ đẹp hoang sơ, kỳ ảo.

Lam Nguyet Coc is a mysterious valley with wild, magical beauty.

The wild beauty of Na Pa grasslands

Na Pa grasslands are like a beautiful natural painting with green grass carpets, clear lakes and herds of yaks leisurely grazing. This place is known as “paradise on earth”, attracting tourists by its wild, majestic beauty and unique traditional cultural values.

Na Pa Prairie is more than 300 km wide2, with lush green lawns stretching far and wide. There are lakes as clear as jade, in the distance are majestic mountains, covered with white snow all year round. In the spring, the grasslands bloom with brilliant flowers, creating an extremely poetic scene. "Come here in the dry season, you will experience sitting on a horse in the middle of a vast grassland, and in the ice melting season, it turns into a large lake," Huu Duc said.

Thảo nguyên Na Pa tựa như một bức tranh thiên nhiên tuyệt đẹp với những thảm cỏ xanh mướt

Na Pa grasslands are like a beautiful natural picture with lush green grass.

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