Kaifeng: Why the Iron Pagoda Is a Glazed-Brick Tower
Kaifeng’s Iron Pagoda dates to 1049 and takes its name from its iron-coloured glazed exterior.
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Kashgar Old City: Historic Streets and Modern Reconstruction
Kashgar’s old city includes historic urban fabric and substantial modern rebuilding.
Kashgar: Distinguish the Regional Museum from the Old City
Kashgar Regional Museum has its own exhibitions and interpretation services, separate from an old-city street visit.
Kuanzhai Alley: Three Lanes and Their Courtyards
Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu consists of Kuan, Zhai and Jing lanes and the courtyards between them.
Kunming Excursion Planning: Shilin Is in a Separate County
Shilin’s karst landscape is in Shilin Yi Autonomous County within Kunming’s administrative area.
Langzhong: Distinguish the Examination Hall from Other Historic Sites
Langzhong’s historic district includes the Gongyuan examination hall and Han Huanhou Shrine as separate places.
Lanzhou: The Bronze Galloping Horse and Its Findspot
Gansu Provincial Museum’s catalogue identifies the bronze galloping horse as a Han-period find from Leitai in Wuwei.
Lhasa Heritage Planning: Three Distinct Sites
The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa includes the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka.
Lijiang Old Town: Following Streets and Water
The Old Town of Lijiang is a World Heritage property with a historic street pattern and water system.
Liuzhou: Liu Zongyuan’s Memorial Shrine and Its Inscriptions
Liuhou Shrine in Liuzhou commemorates the Tang writer and official Liu Zongyuan.
Longji Rice Terraces: Choose the Specific Visiting Area
Longji’s terrace destination includes separately named Ping’an and Jinkeng areas.
Luodai: Read the Hakka Heritage in Specific Places
Luodai Ancient Town is in Chengdu’s Longquanyi District and is associated with Hakka cultural heritage.