Beautifully preserved village of Hongcun near Huangshan China has so much to offer the curious traveler that there’s simply no way to visit everywhere in just one trip. Most first time visitors cover the ‘must-see’ sites of Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Guilin, but there’s so much more to discover and explore. Here we list our top places to visit on a second trip to China. Huangshan Our director Guy Rubin’s favorite destination in China is Huangshan –  » Read more »

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) China has some fabulous art galleries showcasing the best Chinese and international artists from past to present. Here we list some of the best places in the country to get yourself acquainted with the breadth of both Chinese and international art, in particular contemporary art.  Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Beijing Located in the 798 Art Zone, the UCCA was designed to be a global art center in Beijing.  » Read more »

Beijing Pine Valley – with an impressive background of the Yan mountains, the par 44th is a good driving hole China is now home to thousands of golf courses, as the sport has taken off in a big way. Some of the clubs play host to major world tournaments and there are now excellent courses all over the country. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best courses that can be accessed from the main tourist spots.  » Read more »

Running a marathon is a unique experience. Every step takes you through beautiful landscapes, people cheering you on, pain, ups and downs, more pain, and then you finally see the finish line – it’s over, you accomplished a marathon! Now, imagine how remarkable this experience would be if you combined it with some of the most exotics landscapes in China? Well, the marathon season is here so choose your destination and put on your running shoes!  » Read more »

Scene from Avatar – the landscape was inspired by Zhangjiajie and Huangshan By 2017 China’s film industry is expected to surpass the profits and influence of Hollywood. According to the LA Times, last year alone almost 15 movie screens per day were installed and ticket sales rose 35 percent. While both domestic and international films have made major waves in China, Americans are being equally exposed to Chinese influence.  » Read more »