日昇昌票号

Rishengchang, located in the courtyard of Shanxi merchants, was one of the most famous bank accounts in the 19th century. It remitted funds through cross-regional branches and reduced the risk of long-distance transportation of silver. Accounting rooms, offices and living spaces explain why Pingyao developed into a national financial center, and can also serve as the entrance to understanding other business courtyards.

八大关历史文化街区

Badaguan is a landscaped residential area composed of winding roads, mature trees and a variety of early 20th century style villas. The name and street system refer to China's historical passes, while the architecture records Qingdao's complex colonial and modern history. This should be understood as the terrain, plants and buildings as a whole, rather than as several isolated photographed facades.

洛阳桥

Luoyang Bridge Luoyang Bridge is located at the junction of Wan'an Street in Luojiang District and Luoyang Town in Hui'an County. It was built in 1053 in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is the earliest existing cross-sea stone bridge in China. It is also known as the four ancient bridges in China along with Marco Polo Bridge, Guangji Bridge and Zhaozhou Bridge. Its most famous "black technology" is "growing oysters to consolidate the foundation" - raising oysters on the bridge foundation and using oyster shells to cement the scattered stones together. It is the earliest record in the world of using organisms for bridge engineering. Public transportation: It is more convenient to take a taxi from the city. If you drive by yourself, you can navigate to the "Luoyang Bridge South Official Convenient Parking Lot".

龙华寺与龙华塔

Longhua Temple and the seven-story Longhua Pagoda together constitute an important Buddhist historical space in Shanghai. The existing tower retains the architectural features of the Song Dynasty. It adds an earlier historical layer to the Shanghai itinerary that is often dominated by modern narratives, and the surrounding neighborhoods can also naturally connect to the West Bank Riverside.

沈园

Shen Garden, also known as Shen's Garden, is located at No. 318 Lu Xun Middle Road, Yuecheng District. It is the only private garden from the Song Dynasty that has been preserved in Shaoxing. It has a history of more than 800 years. It is famous for the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan's "The Hairpin Headed Phoenix", and is called the "Love Garden". There are pavilions, pavilions, Quchi rockery, and each scene is a scene at every step. The core attractions include the Chai Tou Feng Monument, Lu You Memorial Hall, Dongyuan, Nanyuan, etc.; at night, there is also an immersive live performance "Dream Return to Shen Garden·Chai Tou Feng".

大鹏所城

Dapeng Suo City originated from the coastal defense station of the Ming Dynasty and retains the city gates, street pattern, defense relics, temples and later mansions related to the South China Sea. Its space also records defense during the Qing Dynasty, village life in the 20th century, and community use that continues today. The ages of the existing buildings are not consistent. When visiting, you should combine the protection instructions to distinguish between the original structure, the restored part and the revitalized part.

萨迦寺

The castle-like building of Sakya Nan Temple preserves murals, statues and important classics related to the Sakya Sect. Far away from the urban area of ​​Shigatse, this place is both a protected heritage and a living worship space.

苏州博物馆

The Suzhou Museum combines Wudi's historical art collection with Pei's modern interpretation of whitewashed walls, dark roofs, courtyards and framed water. Archeology, calligraphy, painting and crafts provide the background for Wu culture, and another layer of historical buildings is preserved adjacent to Prince Zhong's Mansion; the architecture and collections should be understood together.

泰山红门登山线

The Historical Middle Road climbs from the Red Gate to Zhongtian Gate, Shibapan and Nantianmen, connecting temples, archways, stone carvings and ancient trees along the way. It closely combines the cultural and natural values ​​of Mount Tai, recording the intergenerational footprints of emperors’ travels, religious practices, literati’s responses, and ordinary pilgrims. Thousands of steps and significant climbs mean this is a true mountain itinerary rather than a token city walk.

湖北省博物馆

The Hubei Provincial Museum focuses on the archeology of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. The tomb of Zeng Houyi, chime bells, Chu art, lacquerware and later local history show complex national and cultural exchanges that go beyond the single Central Plains narrative. The exhibition hall is large in size and may have scheduled music displays, so it is suitable for half a day of focused planning rather than a rush to check in.

南普陀寺

Nanputuo Temple is located at the foot of Wulao Peak. The Buddhist hall is spread out along the rising central axis, with cliff inscriptions and tree-shaded courtyards. The temple has been built many times in the past dynasties, and today it is still a place for religious activities, rather than simply an ornamental attraction. The space for worshiping Buddha, the vegetarian tradition and the mountain background all illustrate its continued influence in Xiamen.

西安博物院与小雁塔

Xi'an Museum combines the city's historical exhibitions, the ruins of Jianfu Temple and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda of the Tang Dynasty in the same park. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the relics of Chang'an City in the Silk Road Transnational World Heritage. The cultural relics in the collection explain the development of the capital, and the ancient pagoda and gardens retain a quieter space experience than many popular attractions.

青海省博物馆

The Provincial Museum connects prehistoric archeology, exchanges between the plateau and the Hexi Corridor, regional religious art, material culture and modern Qinghai history. Painted pottery, metalware, textiles and archaeological evidence replace the vague imagination of a "closed plateau" with the fact of long-term flow and contact. This is the perfect place to establish a clear timeline before heading to a monastery, archaeological landscape or pastoral area.

屈原故里文化旅游区

Here, the relocation of historical buildings, Qu Yuan's interpretation, Dragon Boat Festival tradition and the landscape of the reservoir area are combined. Visits should distinguish between original, relocated and restored content, while understanding the festival practices that are still being passed down.

北海公园

Beihai Park is a royal garden with the lake as its core, located on the west side of Jingshan Mountain. Qionghua Island and the White Pagoda form the most recognizable landscape, while the painted corridors, temples, stacked stones and gardens on the north bank are suitable for leisurely exploration on foot. The water bodies, islands and borrowed scenery in the garden have been constructed through the ages to present a complete classical garden space.

湖南博物院

The Hunan Museum takes the discovery of the Mawangdui Han Tomb as the core. Lacquerware, silk fabrics, silk books, painted coffins and the specially preserved remains of Xin Zhui jointly reconstruct the diet, medicine, cosmology and aristocratic life of more than 2,000 years ago. Other galleries place the tomb within the context of Hunan archeology and art history, with value far beyond viewing a famous body.

宽窄巷子

Kuanzhai Alley retains a group of courtyard streets and alleys in the original Mancheng area of Chengdu's old city. It has now been transformed into a pedestrian commercial area integrating teahouses, snacks, retail and cultural displays. This is a suitable place to observe the scale of the courtyard and the commercial use of heritage, but one should not mistake the uniformly operated tourist block for an unaltered residential alley.

重庆抗战遗址博物馆

The Chongqing Anti-Japanese War Relics Museum protects the buildings and sites related to Chongqing as the wartime capital during the Anti-Japanese War. The remains of official residences, offices and diplomatic activities scattered among the forested mountains add to the history of the Anti-Japanese War outside the air-raid shelters in the central city from the perspectives of political decision-making, international exchanges and citizen persistence.

大理古城

The ancient city of Dali is located between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The current checkerboard pattern was mainly formed during the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty, and also inherited the earlier history of Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom. The city gates, preserved courtyards, religious buildings and everyday streets and lanes tell a better story about the ancient city than the liveliest commercial main street. Its value also lies in serving as a base for understanding the historical layers of Bai culture and local politics.

悬空寺

Hanging Temple History, Humanities and Geography: Hanging Temple is located on the cliff of Cuiping Peak in Jinlong Gorge, Hengshan County, Hunyuan County, Datong City. It was built in the 15th year of Taihe in the Northern Wei Dynasty (491). It is the earliest and best-preserved high-altitude wooden cliff building in China. It is also the only temple that integrates Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Climbing is not recommended for those who are afraid of heights, the elderly, and children. The view from the foot of the mountain is equally stunning.

敦煌市博物馆

The Dunhuang City Museum is suitable for establishing a historical framework of the oasis before heading to the scattered ruins. The exhibition connects prehistoric settlements, border counties of the Han Dynasty, Silk Road trade, Buddhist culture and local life in later generations through unearthed artifacts, documents and models, making grottoes, passes and desert routes no longer just unrelated attractions.

沙面

Shamian is a small island by the Pearl River. Its checkered blocks, mature old trees, and the concentrated distribution of consulates, banks, and residential buildings from the 19th to the early 20th century record the modern history of Guangzhou's opening as a port. The public spaces may seem leisurely, but these buildings also carry the unequal background of foreign concessions and the complex process of China facing modern global trade.

青岩古镇

Qingyan developed from a military settlement in the Ming Dynasty into a compact ancient town composed of stone lanes, city gates, courtyards and religious buildings. Courtyards such as Ciyun Temple and Wenchang Pavilion show the multi-layered local construction tradition, and the houses and food shops that are still inhabited make this place more than just a commemorative scenic spot. The tour should not just stop at the most photogenic street, but also distinguish between historical relics and later commercial restoration.

雷峰塔景区

Leifeng Pagoda is located in Xizhao Mountain on the south bank of West Lake. It is an important component of the traditional famous scenery of West Lake. The current building protects the ruins of the old pagoda while providing an elevated perspective on the relationship between the lake, embankments and surrounding mountains; its cultural influence also comes from the long-standing legend of the White Snake.