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Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

Journey up one of the tallest buildings in the world, a steel and concrete television tower that rises high above the clouds.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The capital of China combines the ornate delights of traditional culture with the vibrant life of a modern global city.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Journey up one of the tallest buildings in the world, a steel and concrete television tower that rises high above the clouds.

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic center.

Discover modern architecture and enormous shopping centres amid old temples and beautiful parks in the ancient city of Guangzhou.