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Jingdezhen - the birthplace of Chinese porcelain.
Jingdezhen, located in Jiangxi Province, is considered the porcelain capital of China, with a history spanning 1,700 years. Visitors can explore historical kilns that have produced exquisite porcelain for centuries. While many places in China produce porcelain, such as Quanzhou (Fujian) and Foshan (Guangdong), Jingdezhen (Jiangxi) remains the most famous.
Pottery artisans of Jingdezhen
Many merchants and artisans flocked to Jingdezhen to find inspiration and shop for porcelain at the city's stores and markets. Numerous exhibitions were regularly held for the public to visit and watch artisans demonstrate the porcelain-making process.
To learn about the porcelain history of this ancient city, visitors can stop by the newly built Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum. The Ceramic Art Avenue, one of the most fascinating creative spaces in Jingdezhen, is also a popular tourist destination.
The Forbidden City - where mysteries exist in the heart of Beijing.
If you've ever watched Chinese historical dramas or martial arts films, you'll surely wish to visit the Forbidden City to witness its true beauty firsthand.
In Beijing, the Forbidden City is perhaps the pinnacle and most iconic example of Chinese palace architecture. Twenty-four emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties resided here from 560 to 1911. The complex boasts over 800 rooms with gilded roofs and architecture deeply rooted in feudal Chinese traditions.
The Forbidden City is the largest wooden architectural complex recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Visiting here, you will be amazed by the magnificence of the complex, and even more fascinated by learning about the history of the emperors who lived there. The structures within the Forbidden City are all meticulously carved and sculpted down to the smallest detail. The palaces are made from precious woods, painted in red and gold, and intricately carved with dragon and phoenix motifs.
The Forbidden City is not only a famous tourist attraction in Beijing, but is also considered a living history textbook of China.
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area - a paradise on earth in China
Jiuzhaigou is located south of Mount Minshan, 330 km north of Sichuan Province. In Tibetan, its name means "valley of nine villages," referring to the nine villages that stretch along its length. Historically, it was inhabited by Tibetan and Qiang people for centuries. The area covers approximately 700 square kilometers.2with a landscape of mountains reflected in the 108 surrounding clear blue lakes.
Considered a paradise on earth, Jiuzhaigou will give you the feeling of waking up to the sound of birds singing, the babbling of streams, and enjoying exciting survival experiences in the surrounding forests. A special feature of Jiuzhaigou is the lake in the center of the area, which can change color with the seasons and reflect the surrounding trees and mountains on clear days.
Jiuzhaigou also boasts many primeval forests with over 200 types of trees such as oil pine, spruce, redwood, twin-leafed rhododendron, and many rare animals such as giant pandas and the national animal.
This region, formed on a range of sedimentary limestone mountains on the edges of the Tibetan Plateau, is famous for its system of multicolored lakes and cascading waterfalls, as well as its snow-capped peaks in winter. Jiuzhaigou was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997.
The scenery in Jiuzhaigou is enchanting in all four seasons, but autumn (around October each year) is the most beautiful time, with carpets of leaves turning a vibrant golden yellow beside crystal-clear waters and silvery waterfalls. The entire autumn landscape of Jiuzhaigou looks like a fairyland that is difficult to describe in words, which is why it is known as "Heaven on Earth".
In particular, the Jiuzhaigou ecological area also boasts many primeval forests with over 200 types of trees such as oil pine, spruce, redwood, twin-leafed rhododendron, and many rare animals such as the giant panda, the national animal of China.
Phoenix Ancient Town - the breath of antiquity and tranquility.
Phoenix Ancient Town is located above a tributary of the Three Gorges Dam in China. It has existed for over 1,300 years and is home to many ethnic minorities. It is named Phoenix Ancient Town because to the southwest of the town lies a mountain shaped like a phoenix in flight.
Although the area is only about 10 km².2However, tours to Fenghuang Ancient Town attract a large number of participants, thanks to its picturesque scenery and the simple and tranquil architecture of its wooden houses and centuries-old stone-paved streets alongside the Tuojiang River. This is certainly a completely new experience for tourists from bustling urban areas.
Fenghuang Ancient Town is one of China's most famous tourist destinations, attracting many visitors.
As night falls, Fenghuang Ancient Town dons a vibrant, modern attire, a stark contrast to its majestic, tranquil, and ancient beauty during the day. The old streets are adorned with colorful lights, and tourists often participate in lively activities and shopping sprees at this time.
Strolling through the ancient streets of Fenghuang Ancient Town, visitors will be amazed as if they have stepped back in time, becoming immersed in historical dramas amidst the old wooden houses, red lanterns hanging in every alley, and white stone-paved streets, creating an enchanting atmosphere that makes them reluctant to leave.
