Nature of China - national parks and reserves for active recreation

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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in China
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National and city parks of China
♥ World Heritage Site 'China Danxia' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Dongsha' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kenting' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kinmen' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Huangshan' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Sanqingshan National Park' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Taishan' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'China Danxia' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Dongsha' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Kenting' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Kinmen' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Huangshan' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Sanqingshan National Park' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Taishan' . On the map


Famous places and sights of China
Cave Temples of Mogao
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
Artists used multi-colored glue paints for their work. They were applied directly to the dry ground. The walls and ceiling are completely covered with such frescoes in some of the caves of the complex. Many unique artifacts were discovered during the study of the … Read all
National Center for Performing Arts
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
The unusual theatre has three halls with 6 500 seats. It was designed by French architect Paul Andreu. The theatre has been built for six years and was finished only in 2007. It is situated on the territory of the historical district and is surrounded by centuries-long buildings and monuments. The National Center for Performing Arts was built specially for the Olympic Games … Read all

Photogallery of China
Cultural sights in regions of China
One of the most unusual attractions is the Yuyuan Garden. It impresses with the variety of lovely plants and architectural attractions. It is situated not far from the colorful market. An amazing garden was founded in the 17th century, its territory gradually expanded. Then a lot of small markets and shops appeared. Today it is a major shopping district and a popular tourist destination. Here is the wonderful temple of the gods Chenghuang Miao – a classical religious building surrounded by … Read more

Gugong Palace in Beijing is one more remarkable architectural structure besides the Great Wall. It was built in the beginning of the 15th century, and remained the residence of the Chinese rulers for many years. The palace is a large-scale architectural complex that consists of a main building and several auxiliary buildings. The territory of the palace also remained closed for a long time, so this sight had another interesting name - the Forbidden City. When it comes to describing the modern … Read more

Tourists, who are fond of excursions, will find it incredibly interesting to attend the Qinping Market, the largest outdoor market in the city. Many travelers consider a walk in the market equal to a museum visit. Indeed, the diversity and uniqueness of items available for sale, including rare medicinal plants, make the market an absolutely one-of-a-kind place. There are more than 2,000 stalls in total at Qinping, and most of them offer truly unique goods. It’s the place where one can buy … Read more

A garden with the unusual name of The Lion Grove Garden is also sure to please both nature enthusiasts and connoisseurs of ancient architecture. The founder of this beautiful garden is the monk Tian Zhu, who built it in honor of his spiritual teacher. Much of the garden's design elements are made of stone. Its area also includes several beautiful rock formations and deep caves. Some rock formations resemble lions in their shape, which gave the garden such an original name. Be sure to visit … Read more

One of the most unusual attractions of the city is Minsk World Military Theme Park including the former Soviet aircraft carrier "Minsk". One of the local companies bought it in 1998, and two years later it became part of the large park complex. Besides interesting theme parks, there is a huge number of interesting museums and cultural establishments in Shenzhen. Fans of ancient history would be interested in visiting Shenzhen Museum that keeps a rich collection of unique historical artifacts … Read more

There is one more interesting nature landmark that is a must-visit place in Hangzhou - Feilai Feng Mount. The 209-meter tall mountain is an exceptionally interesting place not only from the natural but also from the historical point of view. There are caves with interesting rock drawings in the mountain. These drawings were made hundreds of years ago. In total, there are more than 500 images of Buddha and even stone statuettes in the caves. According to scientists, some of these drawings were … Read more

Connoisseurs of ancient architecture should certainly walk along the picturesque Jimei district. Here, you can see a lot of magnificent constructions built in style classical for the province of Fujian. The picturesque district of Jimei that is perfect for hiking is a place for interesting national holidays and cultural events. The Dragon Boat Festival is annually held here. Tours to Wulao Peak with a scenic panoramic view of the city are very popular with hiking fans. Here, you also can … Read more

One of the most unusual and most amazing attractions is Du Fu Cottage. The great Chinese poet had lived in Chengdu for a significant part of his life. The poet’s house is a small hut with a thatched roof that has miraculously survived to this day. At present, the hut is a location of a small museum dedicated to poet’s life and work. Here you can see an interesting collection of old books and papers. Of particular interest is a forest near the hut with more than 25 types of fruit trees and … Read more
