Hangzhou
Commander of the southern Song armies, General Yue Fei (1103–42) led successful battles against northern Jurchen invaders in the 12th century. Despite…
Must-see attractions in China
Changsha
This large park on the slopes of Yuelu Mountain makes a pleasant city break. You can climb to the top in less than an hour, or else go up on the chair…
Shanghai
A 647m voyage with entertainment from budget effects, garish lighting and dreadful props, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel links Pudong with the Bund and…
Lhasa
A recent addition to the northeast side of the Barkhor Circuit is the Perdu Ambam Yamen, a politicised museum firmly aimed at local Chinese consumption …
Macau
Is that a volcano you see as the ferry nears the port? Why yes, that's Fisherman's Wharf, the beyond-cheesy theme park/dining/shopping complex along the…
Hunan
This magnificent old house is now lived in by several families (and guarded by a vicious poodle), but it used to belong to a wealthy merchant and is named…
Gansu
Its name meaning 'Jade Spring Temple' and ascending in layers up the hillside above Qinzhou, this Taoist temple has been a place of worship since the Tang…
Shandong
The Changyu Wine Culture Museum introduces the history of China’s oldest and largest Western-style winery, which produces grape wines as well as brandy…
Zhejiang
This temple, the village's largest, is dedicated to the ancestors of the Chongren, a sub-clan of the Ye people of Xinye. The Chongren are the wealthiest…
Hangzhou
Connected to West Lake’s northern shores by the Bai Causeway is Gushan Island (孤山, Gū Shān), the lake’s largest island. You’ll find the intriguing Seal…
Fujian
Sixty kilometres east of the Wuyi Shan Scenic Area, this 1700-year-old village got its fame as the hometown of Zhu Xi, a Confucian scholar in the Song…
Ganzi Prefecture Tibetan Cultural Heritage Museum
Sichuan
Closed at the time of research for renovations, this museum next to the Paoma Shan cable-car entrance is housed inside an impressive bēng-kē-style (崩柯)…
Macau
This tiny temple in a faded yellow building, built in 1888, was consecrated to the serpent-like Nu Wa – the Chinese equivalent of Gaia, the creator…
Site of Communist Underground Organization
Shanghai
This red-brick shíkùmén building was used for early CCP underground secret meetings; the primary school within was a front for the covert gatherings. It's…
Hong Kong
Because clearly what the Peak needs is more shops, the Galleria mall was being expanded at the time of writing. It remains partially open during the…
Macau
This mock Moorish house (c 1910) commemorates Dr Sun Yatsen's (1866–1925) brief stay in Macau, where he gathered support to overthrow the Qing dynasty…
Shanghai
Located within the former short-term 1920s residence of Mao Zedong, this somewhat paradoxical pop-art gallery offers an intriguing insight to modern China…
Shanxi
Wuye Temple is one of Wutai Shan's busiest, thanks to its reputed spiritual efficacy. Worshippers flock here to make offerings and light incense at the…
Macau
The lively Three Lamps district, known for its Burmese immigrant community, encompasses a series of streets packed with vendors and street food. It…
Fujian
Commemorates the life of the charismatic military man who defeated the Dutch East Indies Company in the 17th century. Seven galleries depict Kongxinga…
Hunan County No 1 Teachers’ Training School
Changsha
Between 1913 and 1918, Mao studied here and returned to teach classics from 1920 to 1922. It’s still a working college, and sometimes students keen to…
Beijing
Si Ling is the tomb of the last of the Ming emperors, Chongzhen, who hanged himself at Coal Hill – today's Jingshan Park – as rebels stormed the gates of…
Xishuangbanna Region
Just above the centre of town is a Dai monastery with a steep path beside it leading up to the Black Pagoda – you’ll notice it when entering Damenglong…
Lhasa
Nestled at the southern foot of Marpo Ri (Shöl literally means ‘at the base’), the former village of Shöl was once Lhasa’s red-light district, as well as…
Guangzhou
Not to be confused with the far more impressive Guangdong Museum of Art, this dusty old museum has middling displays of concession-era porcelain, silks…
Tianjin
Tianjin's tackiest sight by a long shot, China House is porcelain collector Zhang Lianzhi's ode to both porcelain and questionable taste. Vases and mosaic…
Shanghai
Look up to catch a glimpse of the elegant Jesuit-built Xujiahui Observatory, which dates to 1872 and is currently part of the Shanghai Meteorological…
Xinjiang
Relics from Cherchen’s main sights are on display at this regional museum, alongside displays ranging from yetis in the Altun Tagh mountains to the…
Guangzhou
Located in the historic Dōngshān area, Spring Garden was the headquarters of the central committee of the Chinese Communist Party in 1923. Mao Zedong…
Lhasa
On the southern side of the Barkhor Circuit, this dull museum focuses on a fascinating character. Choephel (1903–51) was a monk, poet, translator,…
Macau
Not much of a hotel perhaps, but what a building! This green structure in a Chinese art-deco style stands out in this modest-looking neighbourhood. Too…
Gansu
A 2000-year-old Han dynasty village with remarkable 12-sided walls that still shelters a small living community. There is no ticket office as such, but…
Former Residence of Eric Liddell
Tianjin
Former home of Scotsman Eric Liddell, Olympic champion, rugby international and devout Christian. Liddell was born in Tianjin in 1902 and was the subject…
Beijing
The tomb of the Zhengtong Emperor (1427–1442), who famously became emperor twice. Captured by the Mongols after a disastrous military campaign, he was…
Macau
A new art space in Taipa Village offering screenings and exhibitions related to Macau or Portugal. See their Facebook page for upcoming shows. Recent…
Shanghai
The sort of place visitors were taken to in the 1980s, this textile museum is very much a healthy dose of propaganda to promote patriotism through…
Hong Kong
This museum attached to Hong Kong City Hall is dedicated to local infrastructure projects, past, present and future. Some of the most interesting sections…
Memorial Arch of the Father & Son Graduates
Guangdong
This handsome granite archway from 1610 stands before a school. The arch was set up by the Ming government to commemorate a father and son who were both…
Western District Community Centre
Hong Kong
Offices and amenity rooms occupy this red-brick Georgian house at the junction of Western St and Third St. The listed building was opened in 1922 as the…
Macau
A small painting studio that sometimes doubles as an art gallery for paintings and photographic works relevant to Macau. Check their Facebook page to make…
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