Experience the great outdoors of China. Breathe in the crisp clean air and stand in awe over her beauty. While we guarantee your China experience will be one of culture, cuisine, and wonderment, it can also be filled with breath taking scenery and dramatic landscapes. China’s natural landscapes offer experiences for all types of travelers. To help showcase some of China’s outdoor experiences we have compiled in this article the best natural destinations.  » Read more »

(Above Photo: Memorial archway dedicated by Wanli Emperor (Ming dynasty) to Hu Wenguang, Huizhou’s governor.)   China…you think of the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, the Pearl Tower in Shanghai. But have you ever heard of Xidi, a small village in Anhui province close to the Yellow Mountains, less than an hour from Shanghai by plane (or over 10 hours by train, your call!)? My name is Gwen and I love backpacking.  » Read more »

Frosch Travel's Karin Hansen, who has been a China travel specialist for the last decade, says she is seeing a growing interest among her clients in visiting the more remote areas of China, places clients weren't so likely to visit when she first sold the destination.  On the other hand, the evolution in the interests of her clients, many of whom are repeat visitors, is being driven by Hansen herself, a 34-year industry veteran based in Deerfield,  » Read more »

 Explore the many amazing World Heritage sites throughout China. View our full blog post for more details.      Imperial Projects (Pre-1368) Beautiful Mountains Religious Carvings Imperial Architecture (1368-1911) Natural Wonders Historic Towns Other Great Wall Taishan Mogao Caves Imperial Palace Jiuzhagou Lijiang Potala Palace Terracotta Warriors Huangshan Dazu Rock Carvings Summer Palace Huanglong Pingyao Confucius Family Mansion Dujiangyan Irrigation System Lushan Longmen Grottoes Imperial Tombs Wulingyuan Suzhou Wudang Temples   Emeishan &  » Read more »

Owing to the wealth accumulated by Huizhou tradesmen from the mid-Southern Song (1127 – 1279) to Emperor Qianlong's reign (r. 1736-1796) in the Qing dynasty, an influential, regional architectural style was able to develop in Huizhou. Many features of this local style were incorporated in the architectural development of the south, in particular the canal towns of the Yangzi River delta. As you walk around Huizhou villages, you will want to watch out for the following details: Individual House Features    » Read more »