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Ethnic Minorities of China

Best Chinese Food in China: A City by City Guide

From Peking duck in Beijing to the spice markets of Sichuan, Chinese cuisine is as vast and fascinating as the country itself. Here are our tips for eating the best Chinese food in China. Warning: this...
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

5 Best Dishes in Xi’an

One of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an is best known as the home of Emperor Qin’s terracotta army but the city’s unique and mouthwatering cuisine is a reason to visit in its own right....
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The Top Archaeological Sites in China to Visit

With more than 5,000 years of history, China is home to ancient archaeological sites preserved through the sands of time.
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

New Xi’an Restaurant:Great Option for Terracotta Warriors Visitors

A newly opened restaurant in Xi’an, called Da Qin Xiao Ai (大秦小爱), is already rumored to be one of the top restaurants in the city. Intricately decorated in the ancient Qin dynasty style, the restaurant gives diners an...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

Silk Road Film Festival Begins in Xi’an

The Xi’an City Wall.Photo Credit:Mariusz Kluzniak via flikr The first Silk Road Film Festival kicked off this week in Xi’an, promoting cultural exchange among countries along the traditional Silk Road route. More than one hundred...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

40th Anniversary of the Terracotta Warriors Discovery

Four decades ago, local farmers in Shaanxi province were hard at work digging a well when they came across one of the world’s grandest archeological discoveries. Four chambers were eventually unearthed, filled with over 6,000...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

Along the Silk Road in China

  When you first heard of the Silk Road, you might have had romantic ideas of a smooth road made out of silk. In reality, the Silk Road is not even a road at all...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Discover China’s Treasures

If you’re coming to China for the first time, there are four absolute must-see destinations which represent the best of classic China: Beijing, Xi’an, Yunnan, and Shanghai. Beijing              ...
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