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🐪Have you visited Dunhuang, or are you planning a trip to this historic Silk Road oasis in Gansu province? We're exploring ways to make travel here easier and with more fun. SHARE your experiences and ideas in our survey and help shape a better Dunhuang experience!🙌 forms.gle/xEbqohPTVb8fzQ8L7

📍Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunnan European content creators get up close with giant water lilies, dancing grass, and other fascinating plant life. Pure nature magic!🌿✨ #iYunnan #OutdoorYunnan #Xishuangbanna #YunnanTravel #naturelovers

📍Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden, Yunnan European content creators stroll through Xishuangbanna's tropical paradise, surrounded by towering palms and blooming flowers! Tropical vibes at every turn!🌴🌸 #iYunnan #OutdoorYunnan #Xishuangbanna #naturelovers

European content creators picked fresh berries and brewed hand-drip coffee right on the farm. Highland flavors in every sip! 📍Xiao Ao Zi Coffee Farm, Pu’er, Yunnan #iYunnan #TasteOfYunnan #Coffee #CoffeeLovers #YunnanCoffee

The Jiayuguan Pass lies in the Hexi Corridor of Gansu province, marking the western end of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is celebrated as the “First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven”. Construction of the pass began in 1372. To the south rise the snow-capped Qilian Mountains, while Heishan Mountain lies to the north. The Great Wall extends into the surrounding desert, guarding a strategic passage through the corridor. Built of rammed earth, the inner city is protected by a series of defensive structures, including barbicans, an outer enclosure and a moat. In 1987, the Great Wall, including Jiayuguan Pass, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Today, visitors can climb the tower to admire the fortress rising majestically above the Gobi Desert, with the snow-capped peaks of the Qilian Mountains stretching along the horizon. chinabound.cn Travel with ease in China, and with meaning. #Jiayuguan #Gansu #ChinaBound #ASnapshotOfChina

Longtan Park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, brings together the region’s distinctive karst landscape and the ethnic cultures of southern China. Twenty-four verdant, forest-covered peaks, including Crouching Tiger Hill and Beauty Peak, encircle a lake and two pools. The Leitan and Longtan pools are connected by an underground river, with their water temperatures remaining between 18 C and 22 C throughout the year. In winter, rising vapor creates a picturesque scene known as “Mist and rain over the twin pools”. Liu Zongyuan (773-819), a renowned Tang Dynasty (618-907) writer who served as the regional chief of Liuzhou, once prayed here for rain on behalf of the people. His Prayer for Rain at Leitang has been carved on a stele, and the dedicated pavilion that preserves it still stands. Inside the park, traditional-style villages represent the Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong ethnic groups, each reflecting its own customs. Spanning Jinghu Lake, a covered wind-and-rain bridge is modeled on Chengyang Bridge in Sanjiang, a celebrated example of Dong architecture, distinguished by its elaborate pavilions and upturned eaves. chinabound.cn Travel with ease in China, and with meaning. #LongtanPark #Liuzhou #Guangxi #ChinaBound #ASnapshotOfChina

European creators exploring the massive wild subtropical rainforest!🌿Pristine nature, endless green, and total serenity. 📍 Sun River National Forest Park, Pu’er, Yunnan #iYunnan #TrekkingYunnan #rainforest #PuEr #NatureLovers

Can Yunnan coffee win over Italian coffee lovers? Safe to say: YES!☕️ Journalist from Lonely Planet Italy gave it a 10/10 — so good! Don't miss out on trying it on your next trip! ✈️ 📍Yunnan, China #iYunnan #TasteOfYunnan #CoffeeLover #YunnanCoffee

As an ancient Chinese poem goes, "Why should the Mongol flute complain no willows grow? Beyond the Gate of Jade, spring wind will never blow!" What does the legendary Yumen Pass really look like? Follow us and step inside its ancient ruins. Though modest in appearance, this small earthen fortress once served as a vital Silk Road gateway, facilitating trade and safeguarding China's frontier. Centuries have passed, but its stories of commerce, connection, and cultural exchange still echo across the sands. #ChinaBound #ChinaTravel #YumenPass #Gansu

🍁Autumn has turned Wangxian Grand Canyon into a canvas of red and gold! 📍Located in Yuanqu county, Yuncheng, Shanxi province, the canyon is at its most colorful in late autumn. Brilliant red leaves blanket the mountainsides, while cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear streams weave through the valley. The vibrant foliage reflected in emerald waters creates a breathtaking natural masterpiece. 🍂 A perfect place to soak up the beauty of China's autumn scenery! #ChinaBound #ChinaTravel #Yuncheng #Shanxi #WangxianGrandCanyon

In the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, no other food better represents local culture and cuisine than its traditional flatbread, called naan. Fresh from the tandoor — a cylindrical clay oven fueled by coal or wood — the bread glows golden brown, flecked with dark blisters where the dough has kissed the oven wall. The thin center stays pale while the thick rim darkens to amber. #ChinaBound #Xinjiang #Naan

🍜 Ready for a delicious food adventure? Tune in to this LIVE food crawl along Nanjing Road! Discover Shanghai's time-honored eateries, savor local favorites, and find out which celebrity food stop awaits at the end! 😋 #InShanghai #ShanghaiFood

This pear-shaped vase (yuhuchunping) stands 16.3 centimeters tall and is a prized piece in the Tianjin Museum collection. Its clay body is fine and white, the glaze lustrous as jade. On the belly, painted in enamel colors, two pheasants perch close together on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by herbaceous peonies in full bloom; the layered colors give the scene a sense of depth. Two lines of verse fill the space above the scene: “Green stems lift the dew-laden buds, red blooms rest beyond the railing”. A vermilion seal appears beside the inscription, while the base bears a square, four-character reign mark reading: “Made in the Qianlong reign (1736-95)”. Bringing together poetry, calligraphy and painting, the vase opens like a scroll. Painted enamel porcelain was produced for the Qing imperial court: the plain body was first fired at Jingdezhen and then transported to the imperial workshops, where court artisans applied enamel decoration before the vessel underwent a second firing at low temperature. Reserved for the imperial household, such pieces were produced in limited numbers, and relatively few have survived. chinabound.cn Travel with ease in China, and with meaning. #QianlongEnamelVase #Tianjin #ChinaBound #ASnapshotOfChina

From a plot of land to a blueprint, and from a blueprint to a thriving city, Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province is turning its vision into reality. A city designed for better living: parks and green spaces are becoming part of everyday life, from Chunfang Garden to the Yannan Embankment along Baiyang Lake. A city built for the future: smart mobility is making daily life more convenient, while research and innovation across Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei are creating new opportunities for growth. Join China Daily host Erik Nilsson to explore Xiong'an and experience the comfort and convenience of a city shaping the future. #CulturalJourney #TalesandTrails #Hebei #citylife

🦅 Guess where Danina is now? Rome? The Vatican? No! She’s at📍Haigeng Dam, Dianchi Lake in Kunming! Add this spot to your Yunnan bucket list for the ultimate bird-feeding experience!

☕🥜 The annual Lujiazui Coffee Festival, which was held for a week in October in #Shanghai encapsulates that momentum. Since its inception in 2016, attendance at the event has surged from 12,000 to 150,000, making it one of the world's top city coffee festivals. This year, it attracted more than 390 brands from five continents. #coffee pse.is/9u8tuz

⛰️ Millions of years in the making! Explore Yunnan’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Stone Forest. [📍] Stone Forest, Yunnan province [🌍] European bloggers are amazed by the towering rock formations and breathtaking views! #iYunnan #YunnanWorldHeritage #YunnanHeritageUnveiled #UNESCOWorldHeritage

🍁Autumn is at its most beautiful in Beijing’s Fragrant Hills Park! As of Nov 4, the park has entered its peak foliage season. Golden maples frame the imperial-style architecture of Qinzheng Hall, while the reflections of Yuehe Stone Bridge create a picture-perfect scene. At Liuhua Pond near the Fragrant Hill Hotel, ancient ginkgo trees shimmer in golden hues, and the courtyard of Hanqingzhai at Biyun Temple is blanketed in golden leaves. With fiery red maples and golden ginkgo trees blending beautifully with historic architecture, Fragrant Hills is a must-visit destination for soaking up Beijing’s autumn charm! 🍂📸 #ChinaBound #ChinaTravel #Beijing #FragrantHillsPark #MapleTrees

Old alleys, tie-dye craft, local snacks, and centuries of stories💙✨European travel creators wandering through Kunming’s historic streets and trying their hand at traditional tie-dye craft! 🧵🌿 📍 Kunming Old Town, Yunnan, China #iYunnan #YunnanHandicrafts #YunnanLife

Huaxi National Urban Wetland Park lies in Huaxi district, Guiyang, Guizhou province. Opened in September 2011, it is China’s first national urban wetland park defined by plateau karst landforms. The park follows the Huaxi River, linking more than 20 attractions, including Golden Avenue, lotus ponds, reed beds and rice paddies. Rural cultural features such as waterwheels, traditional grain mills and granaries add to its pastoral charm. The tree-lined Golden Avenue, flanked by plane trees, is a popular photo spot in autumn. Pedestrian trails and cycling paths run throughout the park. Visitors can also explore the park at a leisurely pace by electric shuttle or rented bicycle. chinabound.cn Travel with ease in China, and with meaning. #HuaxiWetlandPark #Guiyang #Guizhou #ChinaBound #ASnapshotOfChina

🦅Siberian red-billed gulls have been flying here for 40 years! 📍 Haigeng Dam, Dianchi Lake, Kunming 🌊European travel creators are soaking up the natural beauty today #iYunnan #YunnanLife