The Chinese New Year is coming, have you decided how to spend this special moment with your family? Imagine that every one of your family going out to a place where all of you have never been to, doing something special and eating the local delicacies together, you will have no other worries and…

A city walk is prepared for those tourists who like taking photos, enjoying splendid culture and exploring breathtaking landscapes. Here winter comes and it’s Harbin’s peak tourist season. So, we will provide four best urban-walk routes, which are private. The first route: Saint Sophia Cathedral– Central Avenue– Middle East Railway Bridge– Harbin Grand Theater. The route…

Located in the plateau, Yunnan boasts the breath-taking scenery and unparalleled ancient towns & villages, and splendid local ethnic cultures. Human settlements could be found in many flatlands hidden in pleasant environments, which have gradually grown into those beautiful towns. Due to the lack of transportation and later development, many ancient towns there, fortunately,…

Last time, we have discussed the landscapes along Fujian Coastline, today, Joy China Tour is excited to share the second self-driving travel routes in National Holiday besides Xinjiang: Western Sichuan Circuit. Follow us to check out more!  That’s a bad underestimate to take the Western Sichuan circuit as only a supplement to the Tibetan…

The admission tickets are too expensive for you? Have not had a good exploration of China? Get blocked in China due to the COVID-19? Then it’s the best time to discover China! Free, Half Price, the attractions all over China are introducing the favorable policies on the admission tickets, most of which keep available…

The famed Silk Road stretched for more than 7,000 kilometers from Xian (known as Chang’an in ancient times) to Rome. Over 2,000 years have passed since Zhang Qian, an envoy of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC — 8 BC), pioneered this ancient route. Now the Silk Road attracts countless people…

While those awe-inspiring man-made attractions provide people a lot of entertainment, nothing is as creative as nature. China is a noble destination around the globe boasting plenty of bizarre landscapes, check out the 10 Weirdest one in China here, how many have you seen?   Zhangye Danxia Landform Danxia is probably the most photographed…

Do you know how large the terracotta army is? After this huge underground army was accidentally discovered by several farmers while they were drilling a well in March 1974, no one knew it can be so big. Four months after this great discovery (You may wonder why it took so long. It’s because the…

Although Hami is the eastern gate of Xinjiang and also a part of the Silk Road, it flies under the radar of ordinary travelers. Most travelers just rush to Urumqi or Turpan. And few Silk Road itineraries include Hami. But maybe they should. Do you know how important Hami was in history? Do you…

The Silk Road played an important role in Chinese history. Anyone who claims to understand Chinese history must know that the Silk Road was also a significant factor behind the flourishing periods of the Han and Tang Dynasties. It covers plenty of historical sites that will give you lots of information about China’s history.…

So we are already halfway through 2020 (yes, hard to believe). Hope you all stay happy, stay healthy, and stay safe. During this difficult time as the whole world deals with COVID-19, what things bring you comfort? For many people, food can be a source of comfort. We are curious: what kind of food…

Many foreigners fall in love with China for various delicious foods. Do you know that the people in the northern part of China like food made of flour and the people in the southern part prefer food made of rice? Wonder why? Actually, rice is grown in the south of China, while wheat is…

The Xining city has an antiquated and long-lasting religious culture, a rare stone culture that was unique in the Sanjiangyuan area, and a splendid natural forest park. Moreover, it is a natural summer resort that integrates snow-capped mountains, canyons, and Danxia landforms. Also, it is the meeting point of the cultures of various ethnic…

Binglingsi Grottoes is located about 40 kilometers southwest to Yongjing County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, on the west-side cliff of Dasigou Valley. The grottoes were first dug in the early years of the Western Jin Dynasty (around the third century A.D.) as Buddhism spread eastward across China. Over more than…

China is a fascinating destionation around the world boasting its splendid history and culture as well as a variety of landscapes. There are so many interesting things to do in China and we have collected the top 10 popular cycling places in the vast land which would be a perfect guide for travel to…

Gansu Province is also a destination along ancient Silk Road greatly loved by the travelers who are interested in Chinese history and culture. Among the plenty of cultural relics and historical sites, the most famous one certainly is Mogao Grottoes which is regarded as the world’s treasure house of grotto art. Actually, there are…

Hexi Corridor Located to the north of Qilian Mountain, south of Heli Mountain, west of Wushaoling Ridge, east of the border between Xinjiang and Gansu, the 1,000 kilometers long Hexi Corridor has been a place of abundance since ancient times. Speaking of the corridor, most people simply remember it as the must-pass route along…

There is an abundance of culture to be found in Xi’an, China. Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi province and the historic site of China’s first unification under the Qin dynasty. Here, you can gaze at incredible Terracotta Warriors, visit culturally rich museums, learn historic Chinese calligraphy, eat traditional Shaanxi foods, and bike around…

Xian is one of the ancient capitals of China and well-known as the home to thousands of life-size terracotta warriors from the Qin Dynasty. It’s full of fascinating history, interesting culture, beautiful architecture, delicious food and nice people. All of these elements contribute to making Xian a popular tourist destination for travelers at home…

Southern Xinjiang is an amazing place on many travelers’ bucket list. Who wouldn’t like it? It has stunning natural scenery to see and fascinating history and culture to explore. If you are planning a visit and want to know all the highlights, here are 10 classic destinations in Southern Xinjiang we picked specially for…

If you are looking for a Northern Xinjiang tour to Ili River Valley and Tianshan Mountains in summer, there’s no need to waste time endlessly browsing. Here is an itinerary to take you return to mother nature and get the unspoiled scenery of the picturesque Ili River Valley and magnificent Tianshan Mountains. If you…

Dear customers, Now we are in the middle of the lethal Covid-19 that has swept the world in the past 3 months. There are people dying from this pandemic and people mourning the loss of their loved ones. We sincerely hope everybody stay healthy, stay safe and stay happy during the quarantine. Just remember that whatever happens, there is…

Xian made its name in the world because of the over 2000-year-old terracotta warriors and horses buried with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Numerous travelers came to Xian for this world-class historical relic site every year. However, not many of them know that there is an amazing place full of stories…

Jiuhua Mountain is well known as one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China, along with Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province, Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang Province, and Emei Mountain in Sichuan Province. It was formerly called Jiuzi Mountain and later changed to the current Jiuhua Mountain after the celebrated Chinese poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 A.D.)…

Qiao Family Compound is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qi County, Shanxi Province, and is about 54 km away from Taiyuan and 40 km away from Pingyao Ancient Town. It is also called “Zaizhongtang”. It’s the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a nationally renowned financier of the Qing Dynasty. It was originally built in the…

Dunhuang, an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, holds a splendid treasure of Buddhist art, Mogao Grottoes. You may have seen many pictures and read lots of introductions about the place, but believe it or not, its magnificence will blow your mind when you see it in person. You will just stand there…

Chengdu was named City of Gastronomy by UNESCO as early as 2010. The city definitely lives up to its reputation. Speaking of Chengdu cuisine, you may think of the mind blowing spicy hot pot first. It’s on most domestic and foreign visitors’ list. There are also numerous delicious snacks hidden in small lanes. It’s no exaggeration that…

Novel coronavirus hit China in 2019 year's Spring Festival travel rush. When the country fight against the disaster, many other countries also offer support material volunteerly. We sincerely appreciate each one's contribution in this battle. When the battle is over, China will be ready to welcome you!

National Health Commision of the Peopple’s Republic of China published the latest situation of NCP (Novel coronavirus pneumonia) through its official website in the Beijing time morning of Feb. 11, 2020. The statistics shows the new confirmed NCP cases keep dropping in the last 7 days. On Feb. 10 (0-24 o’clock), the 31 provinces…

Locating about 100 kilometers southwest of Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake attracts numerous pilgrims and visitors each year. It is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet with an area of more than 700 square kilometers and average depth of over 30 meters.