Shanghai, China
Chinese Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall
A small gallery and shop dedicated to an ancient style of hand-printed textile.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Xian Shi, China
Huaqing Pools
These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.
Bozhou, China
Bozhou Medicinal Herb Market
The largest traditional Chinese medicine market in the world sells ingredients that may make you squirm.
Jiangyin, China
Huaxi Village
The so-called "Richest Village In China" is either a model Communist town or a dystopian sham.
Hotan, China
Hotan Sunday Market
This weekly market in the remote oasis city of Hotan still has the atmosphere of the old Silk Road.
Hulun Buir, China
Matryoshka Square (Russian Taowa Square)
Hundreds of large Russian nesting dolls decorate this square, and the largest is a functioning hotel.
Alxa, China
Mystery Lakes of the Badain Jaran Desert
No one is exactly sure why over a hundred lakes have formed amongst the tallest sand dunes on Earth.
Shangrao, China
The Giant Buddha of Guifeng
China's mysterious record-setting sleeping Buddha.
Chongqing, China
Dazu Rock Carvings
Comprised of thousands of cave temple carvings this cornucopia of ancient Chinese stone art is unrivaled anywhere in the world.
Guangzhou, China
The Qingping Market
A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.
Shenzhen Shi, China
Window of the World
130 replicas of world wonders squeezed into just 118 acres of space.
Rikaze Diqu, Tibet
Rongbuk Monastery and Guesthouse
The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.
Xining Shi, China
The Great Thangka
Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Marriage Market
A son-and-daughter meat market, hawked by mom and dad.
Alxa, China
Heicheng Ruins
Sited in an Inner Mongolian desert are the remnants of an important trade stop along the Silk Road.
Changsha, China
Giant Head of Mao Zedong
The world's largest statue of Mao Zedong looks out over the city where he discovered Communism.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Circus World
China's most famous acrobatics act.
Langfang Shi, China
Tianzi Hotel
Where better to stay the night than inside a trio of ancient Chinese deities representing "the good life."
Guiyang, China
Yelang Valley
It took an artist 20 years to create this sprawling sculpture garden honoring the area's ancient inhabitants.
Lhasa, Tibet
St. Regis Lhasa Resort Swimming Pool
Described as "the world's most blinging pool."
Zhangjiajie, China
Bailong Elevator
The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
Zhengzhou, China
Shaolin Flying Monks Theatre
A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.
Lijiang, China
Blue Moon Valley
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
Quzhou , China
Longyou Caves
Discovered after draining a local pond, these ancient man-made caves are still a complete mystery.
