China Travel Guide

Located at the westernmost part of the Hexi Corridor with Sanwei Mountain in the east, Mingsha Mountain in the south, desert in the west, and Taklimakan desert in the west, Dunhuang is a hub city connecting central China and the far western regions of Xinjiang . Since the opening of the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has been a city of key position in communications between central China and western areas. Now, it becomes one of the famous destinations for people seeking Silk Road experiences . Amazing Dunhuang 5 Strong Reasons for You to Visit Dunhuang Spectacular Gobi Desert and Oasis Scenery - Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake Have you ever enjoyed the spectacular sunset in the desert? Have you listened to the whisper of sand? Have you ridden an actual camel in the sand? You can do all those things in Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake. Just imagine riding a camel and march forward in the ever-singing desert with the sunset showering all around. What a

Also called as Jiazhou in old times, Leshan city has a history of over 2000 years and earned its name of Leshan as it hosts the spectacular Leshan Mountain on its southern side. In ancient times, Leshan city was a rich in malus spectabilis, which crowned the city the Kingdom of Malus Spectabilis. Nowadays, the unique natural and human landscapes made Leshan one of the top travel destinations in Sichuan. What makes it even more charming is the enigmatic Leshan Giant Buddha, which not only presents the magic power of nature but also the power of human creativity. However, the Leshan Giant Buddha is not just about the Buddha itself, it’s more about the rich Buddhism culture. People are drawn here for both scenery and belief. Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area What to see? Giant Buddha Located at the confluence of Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, the Giant Buddha Scenic Area has Giant Buddha, Lingyun Temple, and Wuyou Temple three parts. The very Giant Buddha is carv