On the misty banks where the Pujiang and Linxi Rivers embrace, carved into red sandstone cliffs brushed by time and rain, lies Feixian Pavilion (飞仙阁)—a sanctuary of stone and spirit. Traveling here is not merely a step into history; it is a step into the divine narrative of China’s cultural and religious convergence. As someone…
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Ancient Towns in Chengdu Area
North, Qingbaijiang 青白江区 Chengxiang Ancient Town 城厢古镇 （search for Localand on the map） Well worth visiting. Old part of Qingbaijiang area in the Northern Chengdu. Very nice ancient streets with some temples and authentic atmosphere and restored houses. To this day, it still retains numerous cultural relics such as the Qing Dynasty Hakka style Chen’s…
Brief History of Chengdu Told in Scenic Spots
The ancient city of Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, covering the area of over 14,335 km² and a length of about 193 km from west to east. This territory has a very venerable and rich history. The archaeological excavations of ancient pyramid of Yangzi Shan 羊子山 in the north suburbs near Sima Bridge…
Essential Travel Tips for China
If you are planning to travel to China in the near future, there are several points you need to consider, to make your journey enjoyable, safe and secure. 1. It is impossible to pay with Visa/Mastercard in restaurants and local shops or for transportation. The way around this problem is Alipay app, where you can…
Hidden Treasures of Chengdu Plain. Qionglai Grottoes (邛崃石窟)
It is hard to imagine that in a small gully in Qionglai, about two hours drive from Chengdu, there are amazing cliff stone carvings of the Tang Dynasty, which are 1100-1200 years old. Buddhism was introduced into China along the ancient Silk Road from India, leaving many exquisite grotto statues along the way, from Kizil…
Chinese Gods Of Wealth. Various classifications.
Money and wealth are considered to be of great importance not only in China, and many people are asking for divine help to bring prosperity and fortune in their lives. Since Chinese nation tends to be very practical and believe the more you ask, the more you get, maybe, that’s why the Middle Kingdom have…
Xi Shi, stories of Suzhou
The city of Suzhou is famous not only for its classical gardens but also for the drama that took place more than 2500 years ago when the powerful Wu 吴 Kingdom was devastated as a consequence of plots and intrigues of the first of four famous beauties of China, Xi Shi 西施. This story is…
Qiao Sisters, Three Kingdoms period
Da Qiao 大 桥 and Xiao Qiao 小 桥 were known as one of the most beautiful women of Three Kingdoms. They were daughters of Lord Qiao and come from Wan County (皖縣 ), Lujiang Commandery (廬江郡 ), which is in present-day Anqing 安庆, Anhui 安徽 province. They were educated and very skillful in playing…
Lady Sun, Three Kingdoms
Younger sister of Eastern Wu (东吴）Kingdom rulers, Sun Ce （孙策） and Sun Quan （孫權）, she was born around 189 A.D. in Fuchun, Wu county (modern Fuyang county, Zhejiang province). Her father, Sun Jian （孙坚）, said to be descendant of the outstanding military strategist in Spring and Autumn Period, Sun Wu （孙武）, author of world famous…
Three Kingdoms Period Women
One of the most renowned, romanticised and idealised chapters of Chinese history by all means is Three Kingdoms (三国 ) period. Despite the short term of its existance (officially from 220 to 265 A.D.), it has produced enormous amount of outstanding characters, both men and women and grounds for later development in art, poetry and…
Walk with the Dragon 