The city of Chengde is well known for its Summer Palace, built by the Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi to escape the summer heat of Beijing. Equally famous are its Buddhist temples, where young lamas are ...
Whether in the school, or in the neighbourhood, the Chinese are great enthusiasts for physical exercise. Middle-aged to elderly people dance in the streets to keep fit, while students play a vast ...
Beidaihe has long been a favourite resort of China’s politicians. Chairman Mao, Communist China’s first leader, used to hold conferences in the seaside resort. Since then, its holiday villas have ...