The Holy Grail of China

Shangri-La (香格里拉), often known as the Holy Grail of China, was made popular by James Hilton in his book Lost Horizon (you can buy it on Amazon here). The novel supposedly takes place in Tibet or the Himalayas, but it is said to be loosely based on the Muli communities he visited or Shambala, Tibet. While …

8 places that will make you want to go to China right now

Just go with it! Everyone loves traveling. Why not teach English to adorable Chinese children and go to China at the same time? 1.) The Canola Fields in Tibet Matt Ming | Flickr Creative Commons 2.) The river town of Suzhou _ChrisUK | Flickr Creative Comons 3.) Erhai Lake near Dali Allain | Flickr Creative Commons 4.) …

6 man-made landscapes to see in China

1.) HuaShan, Shaanxi province (pictured above) Hua Shan is one of Taoism's 5 sacred mountains and previously housed hermits and sages, according to Lonely Planet. Hua Shan is known for it's perilous mountain climbs and beautiful peaks. You can go by cablecar or hike up. The two hikes take a while to get to the …