The Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is one of the most beautiful landscapes of China. In 221 BC Emperor Qin Shi Huang built the 20 miles long Lingqu Canal (Magic channel, Ling Qu, soul-channel). The canal connects the Li River flowing southward with the Xiang River – Xiangjiang – flowing to the north. The Xiang River […]
Journey on the Li River – Part2
The Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo in China is due to its characteristic karst mountains of the most beautiful landscapes of China. Worldwide, no comparable landscape formation is known. On the Journey on the Li River – Part2, we pass the Langshi scenery, past picturesque sandy beaches and bizarre karst cones. In Yangdi Cun is […]
Journey on the Li River – Part1
The Li River (Li Jiang) has its source in the Cat Mountains – Mao’er Mountains – in the district of Xian (Xing’an Xiàn) north of Guilin in China. The river has a length of 302 miles. Its picturesque karst landscape near Guilin made the Li River a major tourist attraction in China. The Li Jiang […]
Summer residence of Mao Zedong – Wuhan
Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province is a historic site of newer Chinese history. On the shores of the East China Sea is the former summer residence of Mao Zedong, the 1st chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Please watch the video here!!! You are currently viewing a placeholder content […]
Travel tip for China – Ciqikou
In Ciqikou, a suburb of Chongqing in China you gain an impression of how the city once must have looked. The narrow streets with a multitude of small shops and restaurants invite to stay a little bit longer. Here it’s possible to enjoy the dish Huogou – also known as hotpot, a Chongqing specialty. The […]
People’s Congress Hall in Chongqing – China
Chongqing is the gateway to the western regions of China. The People’s Congress Hall ( 人民大会堂 )with the adjacent square is the center of the city. The Congress Hall is used as a communication center. Modern electronic equipment is used to provide wide segments of the population with the latest news. It is also very enjoyable […]