Crescent Moon Spring

The Crescent Moon Spring has its name due to its crescent moon shape. Its water tastes fresh and sweet and its color is light blue. However, what makes it famous is that it has surprisingly survived in the desert for thousands of years. Year after year, it has been endangered by the sand storms but until now, it is still full of rippling water. Therefore, it is regarded as one of the wonders in China.

It is surrounded by the Mingsha Mountain, a giant sand dune, which is famous for the echoing sounds the wind makes when blowing over the dunes. Here, you may enjoy the rare view where an oasis meets the desert and you can also get the fun from sand adventure. Camel riding and dune surfing will both be your unforgettable experience.

Manchu Han Imperial Feast

Manchu Han Imperial Feast is one of the most grand and luxurious feast in the Chinese food history. Not counting fruit and desserts, it contains 134 hot dishes and 48 cold ones. Therefore, in total, there are at least 108 courses.

Originally, only the imperial family and meritorious officials had the chance to be invited to enjoy the feast. It was such a great feast that it was always divided into six meals which would last three days. It combines all kinds  of delicacies, including Eight Mountain Delicacies(including camel’s hump, bear’s paws, monkey’s brains, ape’s lips, leopard fetuses, rhinoceros tails and deer tendons), the “Eight Land Delicacies” (including several precious fowls and mushrooms), and the “Eight Sea Delicacies” (including dried sea cucumbers, shark’s fin, bird’s nest, etc.).

Beijing Hutong

An old Beijing saying goes that:” There are 360 large hutongs and as many small hutongs as there are hairs on an ox.” Therefore, there is no other better way than to visit Beijing hutongs when you want to experience the Beijing residential culture.

Hutongs originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), but most of them were formed in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Generation by generation, Beijing natives have been living here in their unique way. Beijing people built these hutongs, while, hutongs also have witnessed and recorded their life and even Beijing’s historical vicissitude.

In such a mordern city, they are the live history museums. Due to their attractive ancient styles, they are regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Beijing.

So, never miss them when you travelling in Beijing.

Yanmenguan Pass

Located in Shanxi province, Yanmenguan Pass is one of the three important passes through the inner line of the Great Wall in the Shanxi section. Due to its strategic position, in ancient times, it was regarded as the principal one of the nine passes under heaven.

Can you imagine how many people I have seen?

How much courage should one have to support his endless waiting? Everything has changed, the one thing has never changed is my hope and love.

It is time to say goodbye. But could I see you again after I passed the gate?

Brides were weeping here when they were leaving their homeland and marrying off far away; heroes spilled their blood here to protect the Chinese empire from the invaders. Now, all has gone with the wind.