The imposing Zhangfei Temple in China today overlooks a beautiful section of the Yangtze River. But when this elaborate building was first built during the Song dynasty (960 to 1279) – it was rebuilt ...

From a copy of London’s Tower Bridge to the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, China has unveiled a number of bizarre “fake” landmarks over the years. English towns, Alpine villages, and even the Sydney ...

In the middle of China rises Xi’an (pronounced she-ann) in the province of Shaanxi (chan-she). The third-largest city in China, Xi’an’s fame stems from being the eastern starting point for the ancient ...

Even after decades of investment, China’s spending spree on public cultural buildings — everything from museums to libraries and opera houses — shows little sign of abating. This is true not just in ...

The Three Gorges Hotel and a passenger terminal come crashing down in China to make room for a transportation hub and business center. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.Aug. 31, 2012 ...

Many monuments built by the emperors of old were architectural marvels and stunning spectacles of power, but perilous in consequence In October 2025, United States President Donald Trump initiated the ...

Surrounded by an ancient but wellpreserved city wall, Xi'an's core is designated a United Nations Heritage Site. In the middle of China rises Xi’an STORY (pronounced she-ann) in the province of ...