China, this ancient and magical land, carries thousands of years of history and culture, and has a variety of natural beauty, each of which exudes a unique charm. This guide will give you some tips for your China tours.
Chinese Historical Attractions
As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Chinese working people. The main attractions of the Great Wall include Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall and Juyongguan Great Wall. The Forbidden City is a royal palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, where the buildings are splendid with red walls and yellow tiles.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, are the largest group of terracotta warriors in China and a rare artistic treasure in the world. Dunhuang Mogao Caves, located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, is a rich, large-scale cave complex, known as the “Pearl of Oriental Art”.
Chinese Natural Attractions
You can enjoy nature’s masterpieces during your Yunnan tours. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located in Lijiang possesses the scenery of danger, oddity, beauty and show. Riding along the Erhai Lake in Dali, feeling the breeze on your face and enjoying the scenery of the lake and mountains, it is as if you are in a beautiful painting.
Zhangjiajie tours are also a popular choice for nature tours in China, known for its strange peaks, deep canyons and mysterious primeval forests. In Zhangjiajie National Forest Park you can enjoy the stunning 3,000 wondrous peaks. The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the world’s tallest and longest glass bridge, spans the canyon.
Chinese Cultural Landscapes
Suzhou Gardens is an outstanding representative of classical Chinese gardens, famous for its exquisite layout, ingenious conception and unique artistic style. In Lijiang Ancient City, you can observe the ancient Naxi architecture and witness the dazzling minority culture. Located in Yunnan Province, Dali Ancient City is a representative of the Bai culture, with the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Sea as a backdrop to the stunning scenery.
Pingyao, Shanxi is the most well-protected ancient town in China, and the roads are lined with some old houses and small stores from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located in Lhasa, the Potala Palace is the world’s largest monastery and a sacred place for Buddhism.
Chinese Cuisines
The famous Peking Duck dish is known for its crispy skin and tender meat. Every inch of China carries a unique flavor. From Shanxi’s knife-shaved noodles, to Shaanxi’s oil-splashed noodles, to Beijing’s fried sauce noodles, each type of noodle carries local specialties and customs.
Hotpot is a traditional cuisine found all over China, with different characteristics and flavors in different regions. Xinjiang’s roasted whole lamb is made from fat lambs, marinated, slow-roasted and other processes, with a golden, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat.
