安顺市博物馆与古城街巷

The museum establishes a time frame for Anshun's archeology, commerce, military settlements, and multi-ethnic culture. The adjacent streets, the surroundings of the Confucian Temple, and the market place history back into the living urban fabric, preventing the city from being viewed as just a transit point to distant waterfalls.

什刹海

Shichahai is composed of Qianhai, Houhai, Xihai and surrounding historical districts. It is one of the relatively well-preserved open spaces in the old city of Beijing. Lakeshores, alleys, former residences of celebrities, temples and royal gardens jointly present multi-level urban life, rather than a single fee-based attraction. There are obvious differences in the atmosphere between early morning, afternoon and night.

橘子洲

Orange Isle is a long sandbar in the Xiang River, closely associated with Mao Zedong's poem 'Changsha'. A large sculpture of the young Mao stands near its tip and is one of the city's best-known landmarks. Metro Line 2 serves the island; check current access and shuttle arrangements, especially during holidays.

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.

朝天门两江交汇

Chaotianmen is located at the tip of the Yuzhong Peninsula, where the Jialing River merges into the Yangtze River. The confluence of two rivers, shipping, bridges and the steep urban area behind it all explain why Chongqing developed into a port and transportation center. Large modern buildings now redefine historical locations, and the contrast between geographical conditions and contemporary construction becomes part of the experience.

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.

亚丁村

Yading Village is a living Tibetan settlement in the protected area, shaped by farming, animal husbandry, religious life and rapidly growing tourism. Conservation efforts seek to preserve village form, farmland and ancient trees while improving services. Visitors should not treat homes, residents or daily rituals as decorative scenery; what is truly valuable is understanding how communities negotiate their lives between heritage, ecology and tourist pressures.

大同古城墙

Today's Datong City Wall reconstructs the Ming Dynasty defensive circuit based on historical patterns, archeology and documentation, but includes large-scale modern reconstruction. From the top of the wall, city gates, temples, drum towers and new construction areas can be identified along the axis, allowing for an intuitive understanding of urban planning. The value of visiting lies in distinguishing the historical layers, archaeological remains and 21st century reconstruction projects, rather than treating all bricks and stones as original.

茨中教堂

Cizhong Church reflects the complex religious and cultural encounters in the upper reaches of the Lancang River. European-derived church forms, indigenous building practices, vineyards, and Tibetan village settings evolved together rather than as separate spectacles. This remains a space of worship and community memory, and architectural interest cannot override religious activities, privacy, and the rights of residents to use their space normally.

黔灵山公园

Qianling Mountain Park is a large forest park in Guiyang City, a 4A scenic spot, and is known as the "No. 1 Mountain in Southern Guizhou". There are about a thousand wild macaques in the park, as well as free giant panda pavilions (two giant pandas, Xingbao and Haibang), Hongfu Temple (the first temple in Guizhou, 1672), Qianling Lake and Qilin Cave (where Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng were once imprisoned).

中央大街

Central Street Central Street is located in Daoli District. It starts from Jingwei Street in the south and ends at the Flood Control Memorial Tower in the north. It is about 1,450 meters long and paved with about 870,000 "bread stones". It is the first pedestrian street in Asia and is also known as the open-air "Architectural Art Museum". European-style buildings such as Baroque, Renaissance, and Eclecticism are gathered on both sides of the street. Among them, the Madier Hotel (1906), Matsuura Bank, and Wanguo Bank are all century-old buildings, which condense Harbin's modern history of opening up to the outside world. Public transportation: Metro Line 2 "Central Street Station" is within walking distance, or you can take the bus to "Central Street" or "Flood Control Memorial Tower" station.

徽州古城

The old city of Shexian County preserves the city gates, streets, archways and living blocks related to Huizhou's administration and commerce. Modern businesses and residents share the historical fabric, so a distinction must be made between public monuments and private courtyards.

伊犁州博物馆

The Yili Prefecture Museum provides context for understanding a river valley shaped by grassland passages, Silk Road exchanges, Qing governance, agriculture, and multiple ethnic groups. Exhibitions of archeology, fabrics, metal tools and local history prevent the grassland trip from leaving only deserted scenery and vague era.

山陕甘会馆

Guildhalls built by merchants in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu during the Qing Dynasty combined business contacts, sacrifices, and mutual assistance with fellow villagers. Dense wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings turn the facades and screen walls into auspicious images, operas and records of merchants' identities. It shows that after the Song Dynasty, Kaifeng was still a commercial city connecting long-distance trade, and was not just a memorial to the former capital.

跑马山

Paoma Mountain is located close to the urban area of Kangding and is connected to local festivals, songs and city identity. Although it is a compact urban mountainous area, the steep slopes, elevations and ceremonial spaces still require control of pace and respect.

翠湖与云南陆军讲武堂

Cuihu is a compact urban park where daily exercise, music activities and winter migratory birds reflect contemporary Kunming life; the adjacent Yunnan Army Lecture Hall showcases the political changes in the influential military education institution and its trainees in the early 20th century. Parks and museums connect the city's daily life with modern history without having to travel far.

中山桥

Zhongshan Bridge, "the No. 1 bridge on the Yellow River in the world", was built in 1907 by the German Tellai Company and designed by an American company. It was completed in 1909. In 1928, it was renamed Zhongshan Bridge in commemoration of Sun Yat-sen. In 2004, it was changed to a pedestrian bridge. Take Exit D of Xiguan Station of Metro Line 1 and walk about 600 meters to get there.

大昭寺与八廓街

The Jokhang Temple is the spiritual core of Lhasa and an important component of the world heritage complex. The barracks surrounding the temple are not only a clockwise pilgrimage route, but also a market, residential area and daily public space. Its significance comes from the worship and community life that continues to this day, not just the historical facade. When visiting, the temple, prayer route and surrounding lanes should be viewed as a living cultural landscape, while leaving space for pilgrims and respecting the privacy of residents.

隋唐洛阳城国家遗址公园

The heritage park explains the important remains of the central axis of the eastern capital city of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, including archaeological areas related to Mingtang, Tiantang and Yingtianmen. Large modern restored buildings help present the scale of the lost capital, and protected foundation sites and excavation evidence are the archaeological basis. When visiting, you should distinguish between the original ground remains, academic interpretations and new performing arts buildings, rather than treating every tall building as an original from the Tang Dynasty.

南京城墙与中华门

The Nanjing Ming City Wall conforms to the boundaries of mountains, rivers and palaces. It is not a regular rectangle. It is a brick defense system with outstanding preservation scale. The Zhonghua Gate contains multiple barbican and hidden soldier spaces, while other open sections present different relationships with lakes and communities. The city wall is not a continuous open trail along its entire length, so it is more reasonable to choose a section for an in-depth experience.

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.

青岛啤酒博物馆

Located at the former site of Qingdao Co., Ltd., a German beer company founded in 1903, it is divided into Hall A (a century-old history) and Hall B (brewing technology). You can see the real filling line and drunken cabin.

上海中心大厦

The Shanghai Tower is the core landmark of the Lujiazui Financial District. From a height, you can observe the bend of the Huangpu River, the dense neighborhoods of Puxi and the urban expansion of Pudong. The twisting and rising double-story structure of the building is also an example of contemporary super high-rise design. First understand the overall relationship between the three high-rise buildings in Lujiazui on the Bund, and then climb up to see the city in a more layered way.

鲁迅故里

Lu Xun’s hometown is located at No. 241 Lu Xun Middle Road, Yuecheng District. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot and the most representative cultural landmark in Shaoxing. The core points include the ancestral residence of Lu Xun (the old Taimen of the Zhou family), the Sanwei Bookstore (the desk engraved with the word "morning"), the former residence of Lu Xun, the Baicao Garden, and the Lu Xun Memorial Hall. The scene "From the Baicao Garden to the Sanwei Bookstore" in the textbook is restored here.