Situated in the heart of Macau, Senado Square has an attractive atmosphere, with its outdoor terraces, delightful fountain and pastel-coloured colonial architecture. One of the most striking buildings on the square is the large white Leal Senado (178..

São Domingo church is easily recognisable by its large yellow and white façade, the alcoves of which are adorned with religious statues, as well as its green shutters and doorway. This is without a doubt the most beautiful church in Macau. Built in B..

Built in the 17C in Baroque style, São Paulo Cathedral was for a long time the largest Roman Catholic church in Asia, and played an active part in converting local inhabitants to Christianity. A fire destroyed much of the church in 1835, leaving only..

According to legend, the goddess A-Ma saved a modest fisherman from drowning here by calming the raging seas. She then emerged from the waves, surrounded by light, and made her way to the top of a nearby hill. In memory of this event, the locals buil..

With its skilfully built wooden houses, drum towers – each of which demonstrates the power of a clan – and bridges of wind and rain believed to protect the village, Zhaoxing is a typical Dong village. Thanks to its friendly inhabitants, delightful, t..

Perched on a hill overlooking the whole of the Zhaoxing valley, Tang’an is without doubt one of the most charming villages in this region. It boasts a pretty centre, with paved streets and an attractive fountain. A small museum has just opened next..

Approximately four million Miao people live in the province of Guizhou, with around 2 000 of them in the village of Biasha. It’s easy to understand why these people are known for the beauty and diversity of their costumes when you see the men carryin..

Longji is home to Zhuang and Yao villages, as well as grandiose landscapes of rice terraces, all of which resembles a kind of land art . The site is divided into two “regions” of terraces: Jinkeng (23km from the entrance) and Ping’an (17 km away..

The village of Ping’an in the Longji region is inhabited by the Zhuang and Yao people and boasts some spectacular views. As far as the eye can see, rice terraces appear to be sculpted into the hillside, their gentle curves giving the impression of ..

This temple, which stands on Yuan hill in the suburbs of Kunming, was built during the period of the Nanzhao kingdom, then rebuilt between 1833 and 1850, following a fire. Traditional in style, the temple is famous for its room of five hundred luoha..

Shilin, the Stone Forest, boasts a fantastic landscape of karst peaks reaching for the sky. This extraordinary stone landscape has given rise to numerous Chinese legends and magical characters. The 80ha park is also home to a Sani (Tibetan-Burmese) v..

With its magnificent landscape of rice fields, each more delightful than the last, Yuanyang is a truly unforgettable region. The scenery changes constantly whatever the season and the views are particularly breathtaking at sunset. There are viewpoint..

Laomeng Market (54km from Yuanyang) is without a doubt the most impressive market in the region. It brings together 13 different ethnic groups from both sides of the Chinese-Vietnamese border, including the Miao, Yi, Hani, Yao, Zhuang, Han and Dai. E..

Around Yuanyang, the valleys sculpted into rice fields form a delightful picture – a kind of fascinating land art that changes according to the weather and the seasons: in the mist, at sunrise, at harvest time or during transplanting. At Bada, ther..

This region known as the “tiger’s mouth” ( laohuzui ) – although some say the resemblance is closer to a horse – has an incredible concentration of rice fields. A wonderful location for watching the sunset.

In the heart of Jinping province, the village of Nafa attracts the many ethnic minority groups of the region, such as the Yi, Zhuang and Lahu, creating a colourful array of traditional costumes, as well as a varied display of local produce. Nafa mark..

All roads into Lijiang lead to Sifang Square, an important meeting place and the main square in the old town where the Naxi come to chat and relax. Don’t miss the sight of the Naxi women dressed in their capes decorated with seven stars. The square i..

It requires a certain effort to get to Lake Lugu, but after 6hr of winding roads from Lijiang , you’ll come into an unspoilt landscape between Yunnan and Sichuan that is inhabited by ethnic groups untouched by the modern world. Nestling in the heart..

According to legend, the history of the Lion Mountain, or Mountain of the Goddess Gemu, is closely linked to that of Lake Lugu. Standing at an altitude of 3 775m, the mountain boasts spectacular views of the clear waters of the lake and the mountain ..

Situated on a high plateau, Shangri-La (formerly Zhongdian) is one of the main gateways to Tibet. The region lies amid magnificent scenery of high mountains, such as the Meilishan (the sacred mountain of the Tibetans), and the River Yangzi (Jinshajia..