China Central Television Headquarters

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

”...the rough waters of Hangzhou Bay had to be studied for nearly a decade before plans were drawn...” More

National Stadium

”It isn't often that a building defines a city, and even becomes its icon, but that seems destined to be...” More

Terminal 3

”Beijing’s newly opened Terminal 3, designed by Norman Foster’s Foster & Partners, is a miracle of rapid-fire engineering and army-ant–intensity...” More

Art Scene Warehouse

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making twice-yearly pilgrimages to Shanghai for more than two decades to find inspiration...” More

China Art & Archives Warehouse

”Not long ago, at the Asia Society on Park Avenue i...” More

Chinese Contemporary

”Wong gave me a tour of her gallery, an airy second-floor space with its original wood-beamed ceiling. Ma Liuming's arresting...” More

Chinese Hand-Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Dashanzi Art District

”Also known as Factory 798, this Bauhaus-style complex houses the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art. ...” More

Imagine Gallery Laiguangying Donglu

”Laetitia Gauden, a French curator who started the Imagine Gallery in Feijiacun in 2003, took me next door to Suojiacun...” More

Long March Space

”Not long ago, at the Asia Society on Park Avenue i...” More

National Centre for the Performing Arts

”A colossal monument to theatre, opera, and classical music opened in the Fall of 2007, just in time to impress...” More

Red Gate

”Not long ago, at the Asia Society on Park Avenue i...” More

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA)

”The UCCA, founded by retired Belgian businessman Guy Ullens and his wife Myriam, is a nonprofit operation with an emphasis...” More

12 sqm Bar and Café

Bar Rouge

”Today, those same leisured gentlemen, should any exist, might instead set a course farther east...” More

Centro

Redmoon

Stone Boat Café

Repulse Bay Beach

iMandarin Training Institute

”I’ve ended up at Los Arcos, a friendly, casual café on the zocalo...” More

Tai Chi Classes

California

Club JJ's

Paramount

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

TOTT's

View the Terra-Cotta Army

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

Garden for Lingering In

Humble Administrator's Garden

”Suzhou was once called the Venice of the East for its canals. ...” More

Yuyin Mountain House

”In the city of Guangzhou, 75 miles north of Hong K...” More

Mission Hills Golf Club

”Even from afar one cannot help but admire the hill...” More

Bell Tower

Forbidden City

Garden of the Master of the Nets

”In the main area, covered walkways open onto a pond with arched bridges and flowering shrubs....” More

Gate of Heavenly Peace

Great Wall of China

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

The Summer Palace

”Amanresorts is transforming century-old pavilions adjacent to the Qing dynasty Summer Palace into a modern traveler’s oasis....” More

Yellow Mountain

”I asked the contemporary artist Zheng Zai Dong why he had never painted the mountain. He shook his head. ‘How...” More

St. Regis, Beijing

”High-rise with refined modern décor in the Jian Guo Men Wai business district....” More

Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall

Shaanxi History Museum

”(Two hours by air from Beijing.) China’s ancestral capital is renowned for its “terra-cotta army,” created during the Qin dynasty...” More

Shanxi Provincial Museum

”And 90 minutes southwest by car is Pingyao, a stunningly preserved walled city and veritable time machine that carries you...” More

Suzhou Museum

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art

Houhai Lake

”The central Houhai Lake is lined with lively waterfront bars and cafés, take a stroll along the promenade before sitting...” More

Mount Fortress

Solitary Beauty Peak

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

Victoria Peak

Yungang Grottoes

”(One hour by air or six hours by scenic train ride from Beijing.) Majestic Qing dynasty frescoes are the standout...” More

798

”Today, those same leisured gentlemen, should any exist, might instead set a course farther east...” More

Bund

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

Chaoyang

Chongwen

Dongcheng

Fan Street

”If you’re in search of hand-painted decorative fans, it’s worth the three-hour trip from Guilin along the Li River to...” More

Haidian

Lane 248

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

Legation Quarter

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days...” More

Lijiang

”Eighty-year-old women sat drying crab apples, their faces as wrinkled as the small fruits. ...” More

Nanluoguxiang

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days...” More

Olympic Park

Shuyuanmen

”In Xi’an, the ancient street of Shuyuanmen is a good place to pick up calligraphy brushes from art-equipment stalls....” More

Tiananmen Square

Xicheng

Xintiandi

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

Green Lake

”This city is one of China’s most pleasant, in climate-blessed Yunnan province....” More

Olympic Green

”The epicenter of the Beijing games, the green is the site of Herzog & de Meuron-designed 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium...” More

People's Park

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

West Lake

”Hangzhou is also renowned as a culinary capital: local specialties include stuffed-beggar’s chicken and fatty dongpo pork; sample both at...” More

Bamboo Temple

”This city is one of China’s most pleasant, in climate-blessed Yunnan province. ...” More

Dazu Grottoes

”Outside, there are large and colorful carvings etched on the mountains, all portraying Chinese fables and ancient dynasties....” More

Golden Temple

”This city is one of China’s most pleasant, in climate-blessed Yunnan province....” More

Great Mosque

”It’s an architectural marvel, a mélange of traditional Buddhist design and Islamic accents....” More

Hanging Temple of Mount Hengshan

”(One hour by air or six hours by scenic train ride from Beijing.) Majestic Qing dynasty frescoes are the standout...” More

Jinci Temple

”And 90 minutes southwest by car is Pingyao, a stunningly preserved walled city and veritable time machine that carries you...” More

St. Paul's Church

Temple of Heaven

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days...” More

Arch Angel Antiques

Azalea by I'sis

”Going for that classic retro-chic fifties look? Browse the vintage-inspired skirts and blouses of Azalea by I'sis....” More

Brocade Country

”The well-edited textiles at Brocade Country are dyed with indigo and have simple graphic patterns; they're made by the Miao...” More

Chang & Biörck

”Today, those same leisured gentlemen, should any exist, might instead set a course farther east...” More

Chinese Classics Bookstore

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

C. L. Ma

”Tianjin is where you’ll come across the warehouse ...” More

French Concession

”China’s political, historical, and cultural capital demands at least three days—for the familiar landmarks of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden...” More

G.O.D.

G.O.D.

”G.O.D. takes iconic Hong Kong scenes and pastes them onto notebooks, bamboo-trimmed sofas, and an enormous range of home accessories....” More

G.O.D.

”G.O.D. takes iconic Hong Kong scenes and pastes them onto notebooks, bamboo-trimmed sofas, and an enormous range of home accessories....” More

Guo Chunxiang Family Collection

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Haiyin Market

”In the city of Guangzhou, 75 miles north of Hong Kong on the Pearl River, I can feel the promise...” More

Island Beverley

”At Island Beverley, the four floors of boutiques no bigger than closets are filled with hand-painted and repurposed clothes crafted...” More

Jiangnan Market

”In the city of Guangzhou, 75 miles north of Hong Kong on the Pearl River, I can feel the promise...” More

Kou

”The brainchild of local design maven Lu Kou, this store is designed to resemble a private mansion, with eclectic, lovingly...” More

Kundu Night Market

”This city is one of China’s most pleasant, in climate-blessed Yunnan province. ...” More

Laiyin Art Garden

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Landmark Mall

Lane Crawford

Lao Shanghai

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Maliandao Tea Market

Nan Fang Curio Market

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Panjiayuan Market

”Beijing’s massive Panjiayuan flea market is chock...” More

Penjiayuan Flea Market

”Elbow your way through the antiques stalls of the labyrinthine market, open only on weekends. ...” More

Plastered T-Shirts

Plaza Shower and Relaxation Lounge

”Most airports have showers that you can use for a small fee. A few worth checking out: the Hairport at...” More

The Pottery Workshop

Qingping Market

”In the city of Guangzhou, 75 miles north of Hong Kong on the Pearl River, I can feel the promise...” More

The Repulse Bay

Ruifu Xiang

”In-the-know shoppers head to this Tianamen square locale for bespoke qipaos (traditional full-length dresses) in rich silk or brocade. ...” More

Sam's Tailor

ShanghART

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

South China Mall

”Even from afar one cannot help but admire the hill...” More

Spin

”Spin, in Shanghai, is a stylish, contemporary warehouse space with pared-down simple ceramics....” More

Suzhou Cobblers

Suzhou Kaidi Silk Co.

Three Stones Kite Company

Torana Carpets

”Chris Buckley, author of Tibetan Furniture, can trace the history of the handwoven carpets and centuries-old textiles in his new...” More

Wangkai Photography Shop

”Canton-born designer Vivienne Tam has been making ...” More

Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa

”The Pilates facilities in the spa at the Landmark Mandarin Hong Kong, with its contemporary Asian style, are extraordinary. Meela...” More

Magpie

”Hidden among nameless boutiques peddling vintage silk qipao you'll find Magpie. Try to time your aromatherapy massage or Chinese pedicure...” More

OM Spa

”A long layover in Hong Kong is now a blessing in disguise, thanks to the opening of the OM Spa...” More

Spa by Espa at the Peninsula, Hong Kong

Horse Racing

Qiaobo Ice & Snow

”Even from afar one cannot help but admire the hill...” More

Water Cube

”Home to swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming in 2008...” More

National Grand Theater

”Today, those same leisured gentlemen, should any exist, might instead set a course farther east...” More

Shanghai Center Theatre

”Today, those same leisured gentlemen, should any exist, might instead set a course farther east...” More

Windows of the World

”Even from afar one cannot help but admire the hill...” More

Asia 1 on 1

”Numerous stretches of the Great Wall are easily accessible from Beijing ...” More

Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center

”The heritage center offers educational tours through the city's traditional, and fast disappearing, hutong neighborhoods. ...” More

Duk Ling Harbor Sail

The Tram