An hour and a half from Ma’anshan lies one of Chinese Buddhism’s four sacred mountains, Mt. Jiuhua. It covers 100 square kilometers and boasts 99 peaks and 18 scenic spots. Translated as “Nine Glorious Peaks”, Mt. Jiuhua indeed has a few areas of prominence, its highest point being 4,403 feet. Of course, there are higher mountains, but as the Chinese proverb goes, “A mountain is famous not for its height but for its holiness.” According to historical records, Buddhism was fir

A ten-minute rail ride and forty-minute taxi ride from Ma’anshan lies Nanjing, a lush, verdure contrast to dusty Beijing. Literally “the southern capital”, this city is full of interesting sights and history, making it a perfect destination for a day or weekend trip. Below are some of the most popular tourist destinations. Soong Mei-Ling Villa Soong Mei-Ling lived from 1898 to 2003. She was the youngest of three sisters, the daughters of American-educated Methodist minister C

If you weren’t raised under a rock, you’ve definitely heard of karaoke. Perhaps you’ve even sang a few songs in front of a crowd, but maybe the karaoke set up was the only one in the place and you probably had to share the mic with strangers at various intervals. In China, there are karaoke bars. They’re known as “KTV”, and they’re predominately nights out in their own right, not merely a sideshow. KTV is on many street corners, and there’s all sorts of fun to be had. You jus