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huizhouHuizhou Ancient Villages: Hongcun, Xidi & the White Wall Black Tile Landscape
A complete guide to the Huizhou ancient villages of southern Anhui — Hongcun and Xidi UNESCO villages, Huizhou architecture, how to photograph the famous white-walled landscapes, and the best guesthouses.
Updated May 2026
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ShanghaiShanghai Bund Architecture Guide: 52 Buildings on the Waterfront
Detailed architectural guide to the Bund's 52 historic buildings — the stories behind the HSBC building, Customs House clock tower, Sassoon House, and others. Best viewpoints, when to visit, and the Bund's history as Asia's greatest collection of 20th-century architecture.
Updated May 2026
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jiangxiNanchang Tengwang Pavilion Guide 2026: Tang Dynasty Architecture & Gan River Night Views
Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang is one of China's Three Great Towers alongside Yueyang Tower and Yellow Crane Tower — famous for Wang Bo's incomparable Tang Dynasty poem composed here in 675 AD. The current reconstruction rises 57 meters on the Gan River bank, and the riverfront surrounding it has become one of Nanchang's most pleasant evening destinations. This guide covers the pavilion's history, the architecture, the poem, and Nanchang's broader sights.
Updated May 2026
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guangzhouGuangzhou Shamian Island Guide 2026: Colonial Architecture, Cafe Culture & Riverside Walks
Shamian Island in the Pearl River is Guangzhou's most atmospheric neighbourhood — a former foreign concession with immaculate European architecture, shade trees, riverside promenades and excellent cafes. This 2026 guide covers the architecture walk, best cafes, the surrounding Xiguan culture, how to get there, accommodation and what makes this tiny island such a distinctive part of Guangzhou's personality.
Updated May 2026
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shanghaiShanghai French Concession Guide 2026: Architecture, Cafes, Art & the Best of Old Shanghai
The French Concession is Shanghai's most atmospheric neighbourhood — shaded by plane trees, dense with Art Deco and Shikumen architecture, home to the city's best independent cafes, art galleries and boutiques. This 2026 guide covers the key streets and lanes, historical architecture, best cafes and restaurants, Sunday markets, nightlife, and how to spend a perfect day exploring the heart of old Shanghai.
Updated May 2026
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