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  1. CHINA'S Moon Festival at Yu Gardens | Mooncakes, Lanterns, & Crowds You Won't Believe
    8 min
    2025-07
    CHINA'S Moon Festival at Yu Gardens | Mooncakes, Lanterns, & Crowds You Won't BelieveShanghai Yu Gardens: Moon Festival Lantern SpectacleThe historic tea house at Yu Gardens is one of Shanghai's oldest and has a view over koi ponds. The historic building overlooks koi ponds, making it a scenic plMooncakes are traditional pastries for the Mid-Autumn Festival and symbolize completeness and happiness.Summer, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  2. Helicopter Ride Over The Great Wall Of CHINA | Most ICONIC View
    10 min
    2025-07
    Helicopter Ride Over The Great Wall Of CHINA | Most ICONIC ViewHelicopter Ride Over the Great Wall of ChinaStart your Beijing day early at the Summer Palace to explore its expansive gardens, temples, and the iconic Tower of Buddhist Incense with plenty of time for phFor a more challenging hike, choose the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It features steep inclines and stairs, but the reward is stunning views and fewer crSummer, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  3. CHINA’S Hidden Tibetan Town | Sacred Prayer Wheel in Shangri-La
    8 min
    2025-07
    CHINA’S Hidden Tibetan Town | Sacred Prayer Wheel in Shangri-LaShangri-La: Exploring China's Hidden Tibetan TownBe prepared for high elevation in Shangri-La; it makes climbing stairs and breathing difficult, so take it slow and stay hydrated.When turning the prayer wheel, spin it an odd number of times (1, 3, or 5) for best effect according to local tradition.Summer, Lhasa / Tibet
  4. Hiking CHINA'S Wildest Trail | Tiger Leaping Gorge in YUNNAN
    14 min
    2025-06
    Hiking CHINA'S Wildest Trail | Tiger Leaping Gorge in YUNNANTiger Leaping Gorge Trek: Yunnan's Wild Hiking AdventureAllison and Melissa choose a one-day hike that focuses on the most scenic parts of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The source says a two-day hike would provide a more compWeather in Tiger Leaping Gorge can change, including wind and temperature. The source advises checking conditions before setting out, packing layers, and being Summer, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  5. CHINA'S Hidden Red Ribbon Bridge You've Never Heard Of | Ruyi Peak
    8 min
    2025-06
    CHINA'S Hidden Red Ribbon Bridge You've Never Heard Of | Ruyi PeakHidden Red Ribbon Bridge: Ruyi Peak, Yangshuo, ChinaRide the gondola up to Ruyi Peak for views of the Gumdrop Mountains; the journey itself is part of Allison and Katie's visit.At the Red Ribbon Bridge, take time to read visitors' wishes. The source explains the tradition and says visitors can tie a ribbon of their own.Summer, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  6. Best of the World’s Destinations: Guizhou | National Geographic
    44 min
    2025-06
    Best of the World’s Destinations: Guizhou | National GeographicGuizhou, China: Waterfalls, Landscapes, and AdventureSummer, Guizhou
  7. HIDDEN CANYON In CHINA?! | Unreal ATV Ride Through Red Rock Cliffs
    5 min
    2025-06
    HIDDEN CANYON In CHINA?! | Unreal ATV Ride Through Red Rock CliffsChina's Hidden Canyon: ATV AdventureSign up for an ATV ride to drive straight into the canyon. It's a thrilling way to experience the red rock formations up close and feel like you're in a movie.Don't miss the chance to interact with locals. A friendly couple at the lookout point made Allison's visit even more special with a warm welcome and photo sessiSummer, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  8. The First Emperor's Mega Tomb: Uncovering a Lost World | SPECIAL | National Geographic
    44 min
    2025-05
    The First Emperor's Mega Tomb: Uncovering a Lost World | SPECIAL | National GeographicChina's First Emperor's Tomb: Exploring the Terracotta ArmySpring, Xi'an / Shaanxi
  9. THIS Is CHINA?! | Biking Through Unreal Flower Fields in Yangshuo
    8 min
    2025-05
    THIS Is CHINA?! | Biking Through Unreal Flower Fields in YangshuoI found a hidden field of yellow flowers in CHINA… and it turned out to be the most beautiful bike ride I’ve ever been on. In this travel vlog, my friendRent a bike to explore the Gumdrop Mountains near Yangshuo. The countryside offers scenic views, and Allison and Katie discover yellow flower fields as they ridThe yellow flower fields near Yangshuo bloom in late March. Allison recommends biking through them while the flowers are in bloom for a view of the countryside.Spring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  10. Inside CHINA'S Hidden Luxury Hotel | Sugar House YANGSHUO
    5 min
    2025-05
    Inside CHINA'S Hidden Luxury Hotel | Sugar House YANGSHUOSugar House Yangshuo: China's Hidden Luxury HotelSugar House Yangshuo is a resort adapted from a sugar mill built in 1969. Its original architecture remains visible alongside the modern hotel design, making thThe hotel bar is in the former pressing room, where machinery once squeezed sugarcane. The walls and equipment remain in place, and the room is now used for driSpring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  11. CHINA'S Hidden Blue Lake | You've Never Heard Of This Place In YUNNAN
    4 min
    2025-05
    CHINA'S Hidden Blue Lake | You've Never Heard Of This Place In YUNNANHidden Blue Moon Lake: Yunnan's Turquoise GemTake a one-hour car ride from Lijiang to reach Blue Moon Valley. Expect holiday traffic during Chinese New Year but the views are worth it.Upon arrival, explore the series of four turquoise lakes and dozens of white waterfalls. Take your time walking along each one to witness the striking shades ofSpring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  12. Hidden Mountains In CHINA You've Never Heard Of | Biking In GUANGXI
    5 min
    2025-05
    Hidden Mountains In CHINA You've Never Heard Of | Biking In GUANGXIHidden Guangxi Mountains: China's Rural BeautyBike through the gumdrop mountains for an immersive experience. The scenic bike ride offers stunning views of karst landscapes and feels like entering a fairy tLearn about the karst mountains, also known as gumdrop mountains, which are iconic to Guangxi and have been featured in films and paintings for centuries.Spring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  13. Havana Style Hotel in CHINA | Unique Hotel Near SHENZHEN
    6 min
    2025-05
    Havana Style Hotel in CHINA | Unique Hotel Near SHENZHENDapeng, China: Havana-Style Coastal Gem near ShenzhenTake a Didi from Shenzhen to Dapeng; it's about an hour along the coast and easy to arrange via app.Stay at the Havana-themed hotel to experience pastel buildings, vintage cars, and a waterfront sunset right at your doorstep.Spring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
  14. Visiting China's MOST BEAUTIFUL Lake in Jiangsu 江苏 (China Vlog 2024)
    6 min
    2024-09
    Visiting China's MOST BEAUTIFUL Lake in Jiangsu 江苏 (China Vlog 2024)Tianmu Lake Jiangsu: China's Picturesque Lake ExplorationConsider a VIP boat tour on Tianmu Lake for a different view of the water and surrounding scenery. Shaun and Shushu travel by bamboo boat, a traditional way to Take the funicular up the mountain for views and a chance to see the pandas. The ride is steep, and the family finds that one panda is sleeping when they visit.Autumn, Tianmuhu / Jiangsu
  15. This Perfect Town Doesn't Seem Real! | LIVE From Lijiang, China
    1 hr 44 min
    2024-04
    This Perfect Town Doesn't Seem Real! | LIVE From Lijiang, ChinaLijiang's Enchanting Charm: A Surreal China TownA traditional guest house can provide an authentic stay in Lijiang. Expect cobblestone streets and stairs, and consider using a tricycle to move luggage throughTraditional outfit photoshoots are popular in Lijiang. The source gives a cost of around $15 to $50 depending on the package, making it useful to check the detaSpring, Lijiang / Yunnan
  16. Sanya, Hainan Island | This is what you can do during a Beach trip in China
    9 min
    2022-01
    Sanya, Hainan Island | This is what you can do during a Beach trip in ChinaSanya Hainan Island: Beach Vacation in ChinaHaikou's train station is surprisingly modern and well-built, exceeding expectations for a smaller island city. It's a pleasant surprise for travelers.Riding the bright, readily available rental bikes around Sanya's shopping areas is a fun and affordable way to explore. It provides a unique local experience.Winter, Sanya / Hainan
  17. China’s scenery is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition: You’d never guess this place is in here!
    14 min
    2021-12
    China’s scenery is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition: You’d never guess this place is in here!Blue Moon Valley, Yunnan: Turquoise Lakes & WaterfallsRafa tries traditional clothing before walking around Blue Moon Valley. He enjoys the experience as a way to engage with local culture and take photos during hiBlue Moon Valley has turquoise lakes beneath the surrounding mountains. Rafa walks through the area and takes in the water and landscape during his visit.Winter, Lijiang / Yunnan
  18. The hotel in China where not everyone is either able or allowed to visit
    17 min
    2021-12
    The hotel in China where not everyone is either able or allowed to visitLuxury Hotel in Ganhaizi,Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain EscapeTo visit the hotel, you need to get a ticket from the tourism office in Lijiang before entering the complex.It's very cold at this altitude; pack warm clothes and be prepared for potential altitude sickness.Winter, Lijiang / Yunnan
  19. The outrageous yet good looking postmodern buildings in China
    12 min
    2021-11
    The outrageous yet good looking postmodern buildings in ChinaMGallery Mile Hotel: Postmodern Architecture in Yunnan, ChinaConsider MGallery Mile in Yunnan for its postmodern architecture and quiet setting among mountains and a lake. The hotel is described as a postmodern architectListen for the echo beneath the hotel's central dome, an unusual feature that Rafa explores during the visit. The sound of an echo from the dome is one of the Autumn, Mile / Yunnan
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