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| China is rich in tourism resources. An incredible diversity of land - scapes and cultures stretches across the vastness of the country. Every type of tourist will find something: densely crowded cities with modern skylines and old traditional structures, UNESCO - recognized nat ural and cultural heritage sites, agricultural villages nestled in lush tropical vegetation, nomadic horse riders galloping across open grass lands and deserts, snow and ice-covered mountains offering chal lenging adventures for "new tourists," and quality resorts with world class golf and other entertainment activities. Most of the many cultures are old and very traditional. There is great potential in China for specialized tourism, focusing on ethnic groups and colorful cultures, as well as environmental adventure. China is the third most visited country in the world. |
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| Tourist resources in China can be divided into three main groups: natural sites, historical and cultural sites, and folk customs. The fast development of China's transportation infrastructure provides wide-ranging travel for domestic and overseas tourists. China, home to more than 5,000 years of culture and history, is a fascinating destination. Forever linked to its ancient civilization, friendly people, and many of the world's most revered treasures – such as The Great Wall, Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses and the Yangtze River – China also offers a glimpse of the future. From the spectacular architecture and towering skylines in Shanghai (site of the 2010 World Expo) and Beijing (site of the 2008 Summer Olympics), to a wealth of luxury accommodations and exquisite cuisine, China will amaze you with both its vastness and variety of experiences both old and new. Come and see why China is drawing millions of visitors from all over the world, and why each of them returns home smiling. The time is now to visit China, like never before. |
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| Shanghai |
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| Shanghai, in the rising Pudong, east of the Huangpu River, has fast become home to multinational companies with operations in China and Asia. Shanghai boasts a rich nightlife. To see Shanghai's spectacular skyline by night, take an evening cruise around the harbour. Or, head out to the theatre, opera, discos, acrobat shows, karaoke clubs and upscale lounges, or bargain in the designer boutiques that are open day and night along Nanjing Road. Shanghai enjoys an international reputation for excellent cuisine, with more than 10,000 specialty dishes found here. You have a wide range of dining choices in some of the finest restaurants in China. Places of interest : The Bund, Nanjing Road, Temple of the Jade Buddha, The Old Town, Yuyuan Garden and The Children's Palace. |
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| Beijing |
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| Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the center of the nation's politics, culture and international exchanges and a moden metropolis full of vitality. Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China together with Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou. With a 1000-year city history, six World Heritage Sites, thousands of shops, plentiful museums with free entry and numerous bars and clubs wowing thousands of each night, it is no wonder that Beijing is one of the world's most popular city destinations. Top attractions in Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Hutong, Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Capital Museum, Yashow Market, Olympic Stadiums, Stone Flower Caves, Jietai & Tanzhe Temple, Guyaju Caves and more. |
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| Xian |
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| Xi'an, also called Changan is the largest city in north-west China. It had served as the nation's capital for 13 dynasties such as Western Zhou (11th century BC - 771 BC), Qin (221 BC - 206 BC), Western Han (206 BC - 24 AD) and Tang (618 - 907) for more than 1000 years. It is famous for historical importance. Breathtaking historic relics, haunting history and warm friendly people: Xian is all of these and more. Xian fuses history and contemporary culture effortlessly. It is home to the awesome Terra-cotta Warriors, the massive Ming City Wall, and the ancient Muslim Quarters, as well as a host of museums, shops & restaurants. Top attractions in Xian: Terra-cotta Army, Banpo Museum, Huaqing Hotspring, City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Xian Great Mosque, Forest of Stone Steles Museum and more |
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| Guilin |
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| Located by the banks of the Li River, Guilin has gained fame both at home and abroad for its featuring scenery: verdant mountians, unique rockeries, crystal water, various caves, stones of numerous shapes. The many ethnic minorities live here that include the Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Dragon-Back Terraced Fields and villages of Miao, Mulao, Maonan and Dong. They add the much colour to the cultural life of the city. You'll get to know more about the local life with the help of a local English-speaking tour guide, where the guidebooks often leave you short. Top attractions in Guilin: The Li River, The Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park, Guilin Folded Brocade Hil, Fubo Hill, Solitary Beauty Hill, Longji Terraced Field in Longsheng, Fengyu Cave in Lipu County Guilin. |
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| Yangtze River |
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| Yangtze River cruising should be on the list for those who seek for romantic escape and travel with their family or friends. Yangtze River is winding through the mountains and the cities from the west to the east entering the East China Sea near Shanghai with a total length of over 6300 km, ranking the third in the world, only shorter than the Nile and Amazon. Three Gorges & Dam Cruise is the highlight of the lifetime Yangtze River Cruise. Chongqing to Yichang route is by far the most travelled section of the Yangtze, winding through the Three Gorges and passing the namesake Dam. Top Attractions along Yangtze River: Chongqing City, Fengdu, Baoshizhai, Wanxian, Shennong Streem, Lesser Three Gorges, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam and Yichang City, Wuhan City. |
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| Lhasa Tibet |
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| Tibet is a place lonely from the rest of the world with the winding hills of the high plateau and the amazing Himalayas. Today in the age of information, people can easily get to the mysterious place with jet aircraft, highways, now even trains! Lhasa is the political and cultural capital of Tibet. Lhasa means in Tibetan "The land of gods". There are numerous scenic spots and historical sites in Lhasa Tibet. Top Attractions in Tibet: Potala Palace, Nobulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Jokhang Temple being the most worth visiting. Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet. Shigatse means in Tibetan "The Estate that materializes one's Dream ". Tashilhunpo Monastery is its main historic attraction. Mt. Kailash, in western Tibet is holy to both Hinduism and Buddhism. |
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| Jiuzhaigou Sichuan |
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| Situated in the depths of the mountains in the border area of Nanping, Songpan and Pingwu counties in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in the northwestern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou is a fairyland named after the Nine-Village Valley, which is the living place of nine Tibetan villages. The valley is about 50 kilometers long. In 1992, It was listed as the world natural heritage list of UNESCO. Jiuzhaigou has three valleys naturally formed in a Y shape. The Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley and the Shuzheng valley. There are 17 waterfall groups, 47 springs and 114 lakes in the national park. Top attractions in Jiuzhaigou Sichuan: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Qingchengshan & Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Emei Mountain and Giant Buddha of Leshan, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Huanglong. |
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| Lijiang Yunnan |
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| Lijiang is situated in Yunnan Province of south China. Yunnan literally means "South of the Clouds". It is on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list. It has the history of over 1,300 years. Lijiang is inhabited by Naxi people. It is under the administration of the Naxi Autonomous County. It stands on a plateau at 2,600m above sea level. It is well known for its natural scenery and green vegetation. It has the Jade Dragon Mountain as its backdrop. The old town blends naturally with the natural scenery. The local Naxi people has developed a culture called "Dong Ba Culture". Classical Naxi music is considered as the "living musical fossil" due to its long history. Top atractions in Lijiang Yunnan: Ancient Town Lijiang, Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge. |
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| Zhangjiajie Hunan |
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| Zhangjiajie City is is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. Under the administration of Zhangjiajie City, there is a district called Wulingyuan District where the Wulingyuan Scenic Area is located which was listed with UNESCO World Heritage 1992. This world heritage site is popularly known as "Zhangjiajie Senic Area" rather than "Wulingyuan" mainly because Wulingyuan Scenic Area is under the administration of Zhangjiajie City. The Wulingyuan Scenic Area is sectioned into 3 parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park; Tianzi Mountain and Suoxi Valley. Most of the visitors stay at the Wulingyuan area instead of the city center of Zhangjiajie City. In December of 1992, Wulingyuan was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Top attractions in Zhangjiajie Hunan: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve. |
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| Silk Road |
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| The Silk Road has a history of more than 2,000 years. It actually started from Chang'an ( the present Xian, Shaanxi Province ) in the east and stretched to Rome, Italy in the west. The ancient silk road went through Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai provinces, Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions and then extended over the Pamirs, further extending to Central and West Asia. And finally the silk road met the east bank of the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Europe. The Silk Road had the total length of over 2,485 miles and over half of which is within China. Top attractions along the Silk Road in China: Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan Pass, Dunhuang, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi, Loulan, Korla, Kuqa (Kucha), Aksu, Kashgar (Kashi), Hotan. |
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