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Two ornate Chinese temple buildings with dark roofs stand on separate, twin peaks of a tall, narrow mountain, connected by a small stone arch bridge. Winding wooden staircases are built into the reddish-brown, moss-covered rock faces, leading up to the summits. Distant green mountains are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky with pink and blue hues.

Hiking Fanjingshan: A Complete Guide to Guizhou's Temple in the Sky

Imagine a giant stone thumb pressing a button into the clouds. That is Fanjingshan. Located in the Wuling Mountain range [...]

A panoramic view of the Longji Rice Terraces in Dazhai village, Guangxi, China, featuring lush green, winding paddies cascading down mountain slopes. Numerous traditional wooden minority houses and modern guesthouses are nestled within the terraces, illuminated by warm golden hour sunlight.

How to Hike the Longji Rice Terraces Without the Tour Crowds

The Dragon’s Backbone (Longji) Rice Terraces are arguably one of the most photographed landscapes in China. But if you search [...]