China Pictorial

Culture

29.06.2017 — 1999 views

Lessons from Yuanyang

There are massive places hiding in the world, and when you are in front of them, you can feel how big they are. The rice terraces in the south of Yunnan Province are one such place. Experiencing them is not just good: it is something that happens ...

Journey to Jiangsu

Jiangsu Province is located on China’s eastern coast, near the municipality of Shanghai. On a recent visit, I toured Nanjing, the provincial capital, and Kunshan, a smaller city...

04.05.2017 — 1800 views

Zhangjiajie: Out-of-this-World Mountains

Zhangjiajie Sandstone Peak Forest Geopark, the name referring to the area’s scenic spots collectively, is a geologist’s dream.

01.02.2017 — 1495 views

Fuzhou to Quanzhou

Last October, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in the 2nd Maritime Silk Road International Tourism Festival in Fujian Province, which was meant to promote Fujian ...

01.01.2017 — 1934 views

The 1,001 Kashgar Nights

Modernity has swept this cultural and trade hub like a sandstorm. Where caravans and camels once trekked, taxis and motorcycles now crowd the streets. Dirt roads have become hig...

01.12.2016 — 173687 views