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henanKaifeng Travel Guide 2026: Song Dynasty Capital, Iron Pagoda & Night Market
Kaifeng — the Song Dynasty capital (960-1127 AD), one of the world's most prosperous cities of the medieval era. The Iron Pagoda (铁塔), Judge Bao's Qingming Garden (a reconstruction of the famous Song Dynasty painting), the Dragon Pavilion Park, and the extraordinarily lively night market that has made Kaifeng famous in China for street food.
Updated May 2026
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yunnanLugu Lake Guide: Yunnan's Sacred Matriarchal Lake & the Mosuo Walking Marriage Culture
Lugu Lake on the Yunnan-Sichuan border — the turquoise high-altitude lake, the Mosuo people and their unique matriarchal society with 'walking marriage' traditions, the pig-trough canoe experience, and how to visit respectfully.
Updated May 2026
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henanLuoyang Complete Travel Guide 2026: Longmen Grottoes, Peony Festival & Ancient Capital
Luoyang — China's ancient capital for 13 dynasties. The Longmen Grottoes UNESCO site (100,000 Buddhist statues carved into cliff faces), the White Horse Temple (the first Buddhist temple in China), the Luoyang Museum, the Peony Festival in April (the city has 300,000 peonies), and the Old Town district with Tang Dynasty culture.
Updated May 2026
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shanxiMount Wutai Guide 2026: Shanxi's Sacred Buddhist Mountain
Mount Wutai (五台山) in Shanxi — the sacred mountain of Manjushri Bodhisattva (文殊菩萨) with over 50 monasteries, one of China's four Buddhist sacred mountains. The key temples, the Tibetan monastery (Tayuan Si), high altitude walking circuits, the colourful prayer flag valley, and practical logistics including permit requirements and the best season.
Updated May 2026
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jiangxiNanchang Travel Guide 2026: Revolutionary History, Tengwang Pavilion & Jiangxi Gateway
Nanchang in Jiangxi — the city of the 1927 Nanchang Uprising that started the People's Liberation Army, the Tengwang Pavilion (one of China's three famous ancient towers), and Nanchang's role as the gateway to Jiujiang, Lushan, Jingdezhen, and Wuyuan. Practical logistics for a Jiangxi circuit.
Updated May 2026
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zhejiangPutuoshan Island Guide: China's Sacred Guanyin Island & Buddhist Pilgrimage in Zhejiang
Putuoshan (普陀山) — one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, set on a small island in Zhejiang. The Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, and Huiji Temple circuit, the best beaches, how to get there from Shanghai or Ningbo, and why this Buddhist island feels different from mainland temples.
Updated May 2026
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