I always thought Shenzhen's fast pace could not accommodate centuries of time, until I walked into Dawanshi Ju in Pingshan and stumbled upon the softest background of this city. Th...

Tailianli Beijing, a century-old lane building from the Republic of China, imitating Shanghai’s lane style, free to open, a hidden gem for foreigners to experience Sino-Western ar...

Shenzhen Liutang Watchtower, also known as Jinji Courtyard, is a treasure of overseas Chinese architecture in Bao'an. Built in the 1930s by overseas Chinese, it boasts a unique Sin...

Tianning Temple Pagoda, a masterpiece of Liao Dynasty multi-eaved brick pagodas praised by Liang Sicheng, is free and convenient to reach, an off-the-beaten-path spot for foreign t...

Zhongying Street in Shenzhen is a unique landmark with 'one street, two systems'. Only 250 meters long, it boasts a century of history, boundary stones, ancient banyan trees, duty-...

Fangzhuanchang No.69 is a 4-year consecutive Michelin-recommended hutong food in Beijing. Founded in 1996, it’s famous for 1.5-hour slow-cooked black pork sauce, served with 13 si...

The Shenzhen Civic Center Light Show features 43 buildings and Ping An Finance Center as landmarks. It’s free (reservation needed for the square) and staged on weekends & holidays...

Known as 'Eastern Mecca', Niujie is a famous halal cultural landmark in Beijing. It gathers a millennium-old mosque and renowned time-honored brands, offering a perfect blend of re...

Yunli Dreamland in Longgang, Shenzhen, is a metro-accessible family amusement park. With a pink theme and dreamy lights, it offers free entry, various rides, and stunning night vie...

As China's first uncaged zoo, Shenzhen Safari Park is located by Xili Lake. It houses over 300 species of wildlife. With featured areas like Beast Valley and Panda Manor, it's a to...