Feng Shui in Traditional Chinese Architecture & Site Design
An essential guide to Feng Shui in Chinese culture—from Guo Pu’s ancient definition to Form and Principle Schools, Tai Chi energy fields, and traditional building design.
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China Travel Blog
Ideas and first-hand guidance to help you plan a more rewarding journey through China.
Yunnan Food Guide: Wild Bounty, Ethnic Flavors & Culinary Legends
Discover Yunnan cuisine’s wild mountain bounty, Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles, Wild Mushroom Hotpot, Grilled Milk Fan, and vibrant Dai ethnic flavors.
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Complete Guide to Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)
Transport, park entrances, passport ticketing, prices, suggested routes and practical rules for visiting Wulingyuan.
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The Tujia ‘Walking Dead’: History Behind Western Hunan’s Corpse-Herding Legend
The historical setting, practical methods and human meaning behind Western Hunan’s famous corpse-herding legend.
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The Origin of Tujia’s Famous Dish: San Xia Guo
Learn how a hurried wartime New Year meal became San Xia Guo, one of Zhangjiajie’s best-known Tujia dishes.
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Why Visit Rural Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan?
Discover minority culture, Tujia language, traditional villages and the stories that make rural Western Hunan worth exploring slowly.
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Rural Western Hunan: The Best Tujia Villages to Visit
A local guide to the quieter villages, landscapes and Tujia traditions surrounding Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan.
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Discover how traditional Fengshui principles and 12 Zodiac symbols shaped the design of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
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Latest updates on China’s visa exemptions for European, Asian, and Australian passport holders and brand new high-speed rail connections.
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Read how the Miller family spent two weeks exploring Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Shanghai with our local private guides.
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