ChinaHongcun, originated during Song Dynasty (960-1276), is praised as the most beautiful village in China. It is famous as the ancient village in the Chinese painting. The most beautiful sites are the Moon Lake, the crescent-like pond surrounded by several grand dwellings, and Southern Lake Academy, a private ancient school served for the village. One interesting fact is that the whole village isRead more
ChinaTrek in the West Sea Grand Canyon Today's trek is about 12.5 kilometers (7.8 miles) and takes approximately six hours. After watching the sunrise at the Refreshing Terrace, hike to the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion and then down to the West Sea Grand Canyon. The hiking trip covers the most essential parts — the 1st ring, 2nd ring, Button, Plunk Way, and Fairy-Walking Bridge — taking about fiveRead more
ChinaSaw sun rise at this beautiful place and did a 10 mile hike to see some other scenic area in the Huang Shan area. There are total of 72 peaks and only 20 are accessible. And of that 20, some are often closed for a few years for nature preservation. This mountain is well visited by local tourists, and without schedule closures, nature would not be able to rebound from the constant wear and tears.
Wow, it's beautiful..
ChinaHiking one of the most gorgeous mountain in China-- Huang Shan. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and it is great to be here with the whole family. I always thought the mountains and trees in Chinese paintings look very abstract, but being here prooves that they were not abstract afterall. This mountain is breath taking!
ChinaSnow in Beijing and freezing weather. But public holiday in China. Photo of crowd coming up the cable car.
ChinaAnd with our decent in the afternoon the clouds slowly started to lift and offer some views into the valley
ChinaBefore we took another monorail uphill to reach the cable car back down to where we came from.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Beihai Binguan
