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Top 5 Places to Visit in China


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1. Great Wall, Beijing
The Great Wall in Beijing, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), is the most often seen tourism site in China. It runs over 373 miles, containing about 827 city wall platforms, 71 passes and countless towers.

2. Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost five centuries, it served as the home of the Emperor and his household, along with the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum.

3. The Bund, Shanghai
The Bund is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. If you have never been to the Bund, than you have never been to Shanghai. The Bund is within the former Shanghai International Settlement, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River, facing Pudong, in the eastern part of Huangpu District. The Bund usually refers to the buildings and wharves on this section of the road, as well as some adjacent areas. Building heights are restricted in this area.
Try to avoid weekend and daytime to visit the Bund due to the high population density. The best time to visit the Bund is early morning before 8 a.m. and late night after 10 p.m. when you can enjoy beautiful night scene beside the river.

4. West Lake, Hangzhou
The reason why Hangzhou enjoys the great honor lies in the fact that it has West Lake. With an average depth of just 5 feet the lake is held in the embrace of hilly peaks on three sides. This water wonderland has been an attraction for centuries and it is small wonder that it was a favourite imperial retreat. The lake and its environs have all the elements of a traditional Chinese garden but on a grand scale. The natural setting of strangely shaped peaks, serene forests and springs, dense foliage and a myriad of blossoms especially in springtime are enhanced by a treasury of sculpture and architectural features.
The best seasons to visit West lake are spring and summer when there are lotus blossoms all over the lake.

5. Terra Cotta Warriors, Xi'an
The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by local farmers near Xi'an. The figures vary in height (184-197cm / 6ft-6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the Generals. The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that the Terracotta Army were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.
 
Good list. I enjoyed Xi'an very much. That 400 year old wall around the city was awesome. I stayed at the Bell Tower Hotel. The best bed in China. The air travel leave a great deal to be desired. So long as you dont mind livestock, smoking, and little or no ventilation on the plane you will be fine. After all, they did give us these nice pine scented balsa wood fans. Anyway, that was 1991 and I am sure it has all improved since then.... right???
 
you are right after these years development i ma sure that it is much more beautiful than before the 2011 World Horticultural Exposition will be held in xi'an it is a good chance to improve its fame world wide hope
welcome to xi'an
 
Default Top 5 Places to Visit in China
1. Great Wall, Beijing
2. Forbidden City, Beijing
3. The Bund, Shanghai
4. West Lake, Hangzhou
5. Terra Cotta Warriors, Xi'an

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6. The quirky mid-lake tea house in Shanghai

7. The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou which has a charm almost unmatched by anywhere else on Earth (take the train from Hangzhou or Shanghai)

8. The Dazu rock carvings near Chongqing

9. Ming Tombs

10. If Hong Kong counts as China, then Victoria Harbour (yes folks that's how it's spelled - with a "U") seen from The Peak on a clear day is something to see, as is the Hong Kong Island waterfront seen from the Star Ferry

Ron - if you've not been to China since 1991, you literally would not recognise the place now. It's like Japan on steroids.
 
i ever been to Humble Administrator's Garden .i was surprised at its scale .it is really very magnificent and have many kinds of plants inside .especially the lotus i like it best
 
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