The Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian is located on Dragon Bone Hill in Fangshan District, southwest Beijing. With its abundant water sources and natural caves, the area provided an ideal environment for ancient humans to survive and thrive. The Zhoukoudian Site is one of the Pleistocene paleoanthropological sites with the richest finds, most complete materials, and greatest scientific significance in the world, and archaeological research at the site continues to this day. The Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City in the northwest of Yunnan Province. Built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it boasts a long history. Situated at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, the old town consists of three areas: Dayan Old Town (including the Black Dragon Pool Scenic Area), the Baisha Residential Complex, and the Shuhe Residential Complex. Covering a total area of 7.28 square kilometers at an elevation of 2,416 meters, the

The Summer Palace is located in the northwest of Beijing. First built in 1750, it is a large imperial garden centered on Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and numerous palace structures, and is one of the "Three Hills and Five Gardens" of the Qing Dynasty. The complex covers a total area of approximately 300.8 hectares. It preserves about 7 hectares of various palaces and ancient garden architecture, houses more than 40,000 cultural relics, and is home to over 2,000 ancient and notable trees. The Su

Hongcun village sits in Yixian county, Huangshan city, Anhui province. Founded during the Shaoxing Period of the Southern Song Dynasty, it is celebrated as "a village seemingly lifted from a traditional Chinese painting." In 2000, Hongcun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Autumn scenery of Hongcun The village's overall layout resembles an ox: Leigang Hill forms the head; two ancient trees at the entrance serve as the horns; Moon Pond is the ox's stomach; South Lake is the

The beauty of Qingzhou Ancient City lies in the very texture of its bricks and tiles, quietly infused with history. With an urban development history spanning more than 2,200 years, Qingzhou stands as a living testament to China’s enduring civilization. ("Celebrating the Chinese New Year in the Ancient City", image: the scenic area) Qingzhou Ancient City encompasses three major historic districts: the Beiguan Historical and Cultural District of Dongyang City, the Ouyuan Historical and Cult

The Fujian Tulou (Nanjing) Scenic Area is located in Shuyang Town and Meilin Town, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. It comprises three major attractions, the Tianluokeng Scenic Area, Yunshuiyao Scenic Area, and Hekeng Folk Culture Village. Renowned for its picturesque landscapes and profound cultural heritage, the area seamlessly integrates history, folk traditions, and architecture, making it an ideal destination for cultural exploration and leisure travel. Located in Shuyang Town, the Ti

Nestled on the southern foothills of Mount Huangshan and the southern edge of the Yixian Basin, Xidi Village covers 10.7 square kilometers. Founded in 1047 during the Huangyou period of the Northern Song Dynasty, it prospered in the mid‑Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and reached its zenith in the early Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Encircled by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, the village preserves nearly 300 residential buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, 88 anci

Located in the heart of Fuzhou, Fujian Province, the historic district of Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (Sanfang Qixiang) traces its origins to the Jin Dynasty, flourished during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Covering approximately 40 hectares, this district is celebrated as a "living fossil of the traditional Chinese neighborhood system", "a museum of Ming and Qing architecture", and "home to modern Chinese celebrities". It

Located at the northern foot of Mount Li, about 3.5 kilometers east of Lintong District in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is the burial site of Ying Zheng, the first emperor to unite China under a centralized feudal system. Extensive archaeological work has uncovered a wealth of valuable artifacts, notably the Terracotta Army. The Terracotta Army Pits, discovered in 1974 and located to the east of the main mausoleum, are massive burial pits containing "mingqi" (f

The classical gardens of Suzhou date back to the 6th century BCE. Inspired by these royal hunting gardens built by the King of the State of Wu, private gardens began emerging around the 4th century and finally reached the climax in the 18th century. Today, more than 50 of these gardens are still in existence, nine of which were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Operating within constrained spaces, generations of architects of these gardens skillfully simulated nature by adapting to local condit