China sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
China is a country that is rich in culture and historic sights. Almost a hundred of Chinese cities are home to priceless landmarks such as ancient monasteries, squares and museums. Beijing, the capital of the country, is the location of the famous heritage site – Forbidden City. The buildings in this city were constructed mostly in the 15th century and amaze visitors with their elegant and sophisticated style. This part of Beijing is surrounded by a thick wall. Inside the wall, there are several thousand different buildings, many of which have been turned into museums. Their exhibitions include a collection of emperor’s artefacts, marionettes, watches, ceramic items, paintings, statues and other pieces of art. There are many more interesting sights in the city, for example, Tiananmen Square, which is one of the biggest squares in the world, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the White Could Temple, Zhengyangmen, Summer Palace, Zhoukoudian and Ming Tombs.
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In China, there are fascinating beach resorts, the most popular of which are located on the island of Hainan. Local beaches are so attractive because you can swim here almost at any time of the year. Most of the time, water at the coast is very warm. The coastal waters of the island are rich in exotic sea dwellers, so local resorts attract a lot of diving fans. Travelers with children appreciate beach resorts for a wide choice of entertainments. They have an opportunity to diversify their leisure with visiting water parks and entertainment centers. The resort of Beidaihe is suitable for the most demanding travelers. It is distinguished by a lot of upscale hotels and restaurants.
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China can be called one of the best countries for shopping enthusiasts in the world. There are hundreds of shopping malls in big cities. Besides them, tourists can visit thousands of special shops, antique stores and art salons. Local markets should also be noted. Here, you can buy absolutely everything you want, from inexpensive clothes to unique souvenirs and Chinese specialties. One of the most popular souvenirs is Chinese tea. Tourists also pay attention to different accessories to organize tea ceremonies. National clothes can become excellent gifts too. In many gift shops, porcelain dishes in national style are sold.
The luxury hotels in China, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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National and city parks of China
♥ National Park 'Dongsha' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Kenting' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Kinmen' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Dongsha' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Kenting' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Kinmen' . On the map Photos
Michelin-starred restaurants in China
♥ Restaurant 'Da Dong (iapm)' Shanghai. Type - Chinese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'De Xing Guan (Guangdong Road)' Shanghai. Type - Shanghainese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Din Tai Fung (Shanghai Centre)' Shanghai. Type - Shanghainese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Ding Te Le Zhou Mian Guan' Shanghai. Type - Noodles and congee. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Dining Room' Shanghai. Type - European. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Da Dong (iapm)' Shanghai. Type - Chinese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'De Xing Guan (Guangdong Road)' Shanghai. Type - Shanghainese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Din Tai Fung (Shanghai Centre)' Shanghai. Type - Shanghainese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Ding Te Le Zhou Mian Guan' Shanghai. Type - Noodles and congee. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Dining Room' Shanghai. Type - European. On the map Photos
Palaces in China
♥ Palace 'Ming Imperial Palace' Nanjing. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Mountain Resort' Chengde. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Mukden Palace' Shenyang. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Norbulingka Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Potala Palace in Lhasa' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Ming Imperial Palace' Nanjing. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Mountain Resort' Chengde. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Mukden Palace' Shenyang. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Norbulingka Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Potala Palace in Lhasa' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in China from our review series
Tiger Hill Pagoda
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
An important landmark of national significance is located in the Suzhou region of China. This is Tiger Hill. The height of this hill is about 36 meters. It resembles a huge tiger that is preparing to jump, with its outline. The hill was a favorite vacation spot of the Imperial dynasty more than a thousand years ago. Magnificent gardens were laid out here. Palaces and pagodas were also built on the hill. Ordinary people were strictly forbidden to enter this territory. According to one of the legends, the tomb of Emperor Helü is located on the territory of the hill. But researchers have not been able to find it.
The hill is covered with mystical stories. It is available for everyone to visit today. A luxury park is located at the top of it. There are also many buildings from different … Read all
The hill is covered with mystical stories. It is available for everyone to visit today. A luxury park is located at the top of it. There are also many buildings from different … Read all
Swimming pool at Holiday Inn Pudong Kangqiao
From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
One of the scariest pools in the world is available to guests of the Holiday Inn Pudong Kangqiao. It is located in Shanghai. A modern skyscraper is the location of this hotel. The pool for guests is equipped on one of the last floors, at an altitude of 100 meters. In fact, this pool is covered. The main part of its design is quite standard. The main feature of the pool is a small part of it, protruding from the facade of the building.
A large fragment of the bottom has been replaced with an insert made of high-strength glass in this protruding part. Therefore, you can enjoy the streets located below from a great height during water treatments. The original pool is located on the 25th floor of the hotel. Its total length is 30 meters. The interior of the huge pool has a spectacular … Read all
A large fragment of the bottom has been replaced with an insert made of high-strength glass in this protruding part. Therefore, you can enjoy the streets located below from a great height during water treatments. The original pool is located on the 25th floor of the hotel. Its total length is 30 meters. The interior of the huge pool has a spectacular … Read all
Jiuzhaigou Valley
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
The amazing Jiuzhaigou Valley is located in Sichuan province. This is a national reserve of fabulous beauty. It is considered one of the most valuable in the world. The area of the valley is about 720 square kilometers. Local residents began to highlight the importance of this area hundreds of years ago. Many Tibetan shrines were located in the valley. Free access to this territory was closed until 1972. The number of tourists visiting these picturesque places increases every year since the opening.
About 5,000 people visited the reserve in 1984. The annual number of tourists exceeded the landmark mark of one million people in 2002. About 7,000 people a day have visited the valley in recent years. This impressive figure doubles at the height of the tourist season. The reserve is famous … Read all
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About 5,000 people visited the reserve in 1984. The annual number of tourists exceeded the landmark mark of one million people in 2002. About 7,000 people a day have visited the valley in recent years. This impressive figure doubles at the height of the tourist season. The reserve is famous … Read all
Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December. Read this
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December. Read this
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