Activities in Rest of China

Outside, there are large and colorful carvings etched on the mountains, all portraying Chinese fables and ancient dynasties. Inside the temple, the wh

If you’re in search of hand-painted decorative fans, it’s worth the three-hour trip from Guilin along the Li River to the small village of Fuli, where

An architectural marvel, this sacred site is a mélange of traditional Buddhist design and Islamic accents. There is no great secret to arranging a tou

The Jinci Temple weaves a thread between Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

Inspired by years of collecting antiques and contemporary artwork in China, Wisconsin residents Brian and Jeanee Linden moved directly to the source a

See the Shang dynasty bronze relics in this Xi'an museum.

The museum offers a superb survey of the region’s 5,000-year history.

This ancient street is good place to pick up calligraphy brushes from art-equipment stalls.

This low-lit bar features dark wood furnishings and live music.

China’s ancestral capital is renowned for its “terra-cotta army,” created during the Qin dynasty (221–207 B.C.): thousands of life-size clay warriors