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Would You Dare To Cross Brave Man’s Bridge?

Would You Dare To Cross Brave Man’s Bridge?

If the name hasn’t already given it away, then the pictures below should make it pretty clear that you have to be pretty bold (or crazy) to cross ‘Brave Man’s Bridge’ in Hunan Province, China. The 984 ft long glass-bottomed walkway sits 590 ft (over 180m) above a ravine and has been terrifying tourists since […]

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Fancy A Trip To The Stunning Red Beach Of Panjin?

Fancy A Trip To The Stunning Red Beach Of Panjin?

If you ever happen to be holidaying near Panjin in China and fancy an autumn trip to the beach, you may be in for a bit of a surprise. The area is known for its vast amounts of Sueda, a species of grass that grows out of the sand. While the grass is green for […]

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China’s Bizarre Shaped Buildings

China’s Bizarre Shaped Buildings

When it comes to modern architecture, China may not be the first place you think of but in recent times the country has seen a growing trend of unusual buildings popping up in its bustling cities. It may be more famous for it’s ancient and historical structures but China is also gaining a reputation for […]

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Floating Mountains – China’s Hidden Treasure

Floating Mountains – China’s Hidden Treasure

In a nutshell Tripadvisor Rating 4.5 / 5 Average time required 4 hours Great for Hiking, Outdoor activities The pictures below might look like scenes from James Cameron’s multi-million pound blockbuster Avatar but these incredible rock formations are actually located a little closer to home than Pandora. The Tianzi Mountains are found in the Hunan Province south east of China and […]

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Glass Walkway 4,600 Feet Above Ground in Tianmen Mountain

Glass Walkway 4,600 Feet Above Ground in Tianmen Mountain

A visit to a mountainside walkway is always going to provide a picturesque experience but hikers travelling to Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China may get a bit more than they anticipated.  Up in the Tianmen Mountain there is a glass walkway called Coiling Dragon Cliff skywalk. It is attached to the side of a cliff and […]

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