Lhasa
Next to some rock paintings is this support wall, used to hang a giant thangka during festivals.
Must-see attractions in China
Henan
This small fissure in the Wanxian Mountains is the source of a flow of cool, clear spring water.
Huangshan
Located at 800m, this Huangshan temple's name literally means 'Halfway up the Mountain Temple'.
Former Headquarters of the Nanchang Uprising
Jiangxi
Wartime paraphernalia for rainy days and enthusiasts of the CCP. Admission free with passport.
Guizhou
Known as the site of the Dongs' ceremonial drum tower, this park gets lively at festival time.
Hebei
Built in 1713, this temple was destroyed in the 1920s. Only some ruins and old trees remain.
Beijing
The tomb of the Zhengde Emperor, who reigned from 1506–21. It's not open for visitors.
Fujian
This handsome former court of law is now inhabited by local residents. No public entry.
Fenghuang
A survey of the old town’s history; sadly, most of the captions are in Chinese only.
Hebei
Built in 1713, this is the earliest temple in Chengde, but is not open to the public.
Guizhou
Qingyan's welcoming Buddhist temple makes a peaceful detour from the tourist crowds.
Xinjiang
A small museum of marginal interest in the town of Tashkurgan on the Karakorum Hwy.
Lhasa
This college is worth popping into if you want to explore off the beaten track.
Fenghuang
This 18th-century walled temple is now a middle school and cannot be entered.
Beijing
These wistful ruins are found on a small island in the West Lake area.
Eastern Tibet
Riwoche Tsuglhakhang was founded in 1276 by Sangye On, who relocated to Kham after the death of his master Sangye Yarjon (1203–72), the third leader of…
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The main chapel of Keru (or Drakmar Keru) is one of Tibet's oldest temples, dating from the mid-8th century, before Samye Monastery was even a glimmer in…
Eastern Tibet
At 4800m this is one of Tibet’s highest monasteries, and its location, strung out along a ridgeline below a series of natural cliffs and caves, is one of…
