Exploring China: Ningxia and the Desert

China’s northern areas, known as Inner Mongolia to geography buffs, is a harsh, arid place that sports intense cold during the winters, but comfortable, dry summers. Though this area is not well...

Exploring China: Henan Province

Henan Province is one of the fastest growing in China. The fertile and green land has long been a source of pride for the people who live there. However, the population growth of this little visited province...

Visiting China: Dalian

Dalian is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in China. Situated on the northern coast of China, it is famous for its beaches, despite its long winters. The city came to economic prominence as a terminus...

Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital of China’s Sichuan province. Known abroad for its spicy and hearty cuisine, Sichuan is one of China’s wealthiest provinces, mainly because of its success in agriculture. ...

Visiting China: Qufu and Jinan

For a trip back into the history of China and insight into the philosophy that is ingrained in the culture of this country, visit Qufu. Famous for being the birthplace of Confucius, this ancient town is...

Exploring China: Ürümqi

Exploring China: Chongqing

Chongqing (also known as Chungking) is one of the four municipalities in China. Though it is not officially part of Sichuan Province, it carries the famous province’s character and cuisine with pride. ...

Exploring China: Xiamen

Xiamen, a seaside city in Fujian Province, is one of the nicer cities in all of China. It’s relatively small size (about 1 million inhabitants), and its status as one of the first places to benefit...

Exploring China: Tianjin

Tianjin is the third largest city in China. However, much of the development happening in Beijing and in the cities along China’s coastline has missed Tianjin. The city, though large, is most known for...

Exploring China: Suzhou

While Hangzhou is famous for the waterside scenery and old buildings of West Lake, the once prominent city of Suzhou has its own waterside sites. Suzhou is not as heavily touristed as Hangzhou, however, and...