China is an Asian country that is well known for its beauty and fascinating places. China is well known for its biggest industry of raw material production. All over the world, China is exporting goods and services. Geographically China is considered one of the Largest Country by area. China has 23 provinces and 5 regions. China is a 2.5% larger area than the USA. China is located in East Asia, it includes many urban areas which are also in the eyes of tourists. Beijing is the capital and it is popular for its designs, architectures, Palace, Museum and much other traditional craftsmanship like the Imperial Palace.
Currency used in China is Yuan. One Yuan is equal to approximately 0.14 USD and 10.25 Indian Rupees.
China is a captivating country with its traditions, new year events and winter season, etc. To discover the most fascinating, adventurous things must see our list of Top 12 Most Fascinating Tourist Places in China.
12The Yangtze River and the 3 Gorges
Originating from the Tangulla Mountains in Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai, the Yangtze River is the longest water river in Asia and the 3rd largest in the world which is known as the “long river” in China, it has been the country’s main transportation route for the past 2000 years and with its 700 tributaries, acts as the main supply of water for agriculture. On the river, there are almost three large dams, which is the biggest and famous hydropower plant and dam project in the world. The river hence is economically and culturally important to China.
11Cruising the Li River
The Li River situated in South China’s Guangxi Province boasts to be one of the world’s “top 10 watery wonders” according to National Geographic. The 164-kilometer long river is surrounded by the Karst Mountains, grazing water buffaloes, and traditional villages; becoming one of the most scenic locations of the country. For centuries the area attracted poets and artists to take inspiration from its beauty, but in recent years it has become a hot tourist attraction. While visiting South China, the Li River cruise is a must on any tourist bucket list. The cruise starts from the south of the Liberation Bridge in Guilin and travels 86 kilometers, winding through the mountains and exploring the landscape especially places like the elephant trunk hill, Chuanshan Park, Crown cave and Yangdi village. To give tourists the complete natural experience, bamboo rafts also sail on the river so tourists can relish the countryside without the noise of an engine.
10Giant Panda Breeding
Your tour to China is not complete if you don’t visit this facility. Many zoos will offer various specimens of Panda but Chengdu will give you the best opportunity to see Pandas in their natural habitat. In this park-like setting, you can watch more than 80 Pandas go about their daily routine. There you can learn a lot about these fascinating creatures. It is a large research base to exhibit and displaying the efforts to secure their future. It would be a splendid sight to watch the Pandas at their meal times when they are at their most active. There are also unique volunteer programs that allow you to feed and care for Pandas. And if you are lucky enough can have a chance to hold a BABY PANDA.
9The Summer Palace
A comfortable journey of 15 kilometers from Beijing could bring you to the most visited place in China “THE SUMMER PALACE”. These are 700 acres of beautiful parkland built-in 1153. To enhance the IMPERIAL GARDENS a lake was added in the 14th century. Its main attractions include a magnificent Hall with its THRONE and a grand THEATER. There is a private three-floor structure built-in 1890 which was used as opera by the royal family. It is still used for traditional Chinese plays and musical events and performances. There is also the HALL of HAPPINESS and LONGEVITY a worthy place to visit and praise for its lovely GARDENS and COURTYARDS. If you have time and interest have a tour of the OLD SUMMER PALACE once most elaborated and attractive destination. But it was destroyed by colonial forces in mid-1800.
8The Terracotta Army
Nearly four decades ago, a group of peasants found remains of a life-size clay soldier in the Shanxi Province of Northwest China while digging for a well. On notifying the authorities, a team of architects arrived onsite and unearthed thousands of battle-ready clay soldiers along with their clay horses and wooden chariots. Called the Terracotta army, the soldiers are built to reproduce the imperial army of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, with the duty to protect the emperor’s tomb and accompany him to the afterlife. Till now architects have been able to locate 600 pits containing legions of soldiers over a 22 square mile area, with many underground vaults still unexplored. Three of the pits were made into a museum in 1979 containing 3000 clay soldiers poised for battle, 520 horses and 100 wooden chariots. The museum in China is the most popular tourist place.
7Hongkong skyline
Hongkong is a city in China. Hongkong skyline is one of the most fascinating cityscapes in the world. Hongkong and New York both are in the race of making world record but Hongkong stands first because they use all of the ground space. The large buildings that are touching the sky is known as Skyscraper And Hongkong is one of them.
6Hangzhou Historic West Lake
West is the name of Lake which is located in Hangzhou China. The lake is divided into five sections. The lake surrounding areas have many temples, grounds and artificial lakes. The west lake is known as the place where human and nature interacts. West lake is also a part of Qiantang River. It is also known as Natural freshwater lake.
5The Bund
The bund is also known as Waitan. It is a waterfront area in Shanghai. Bund meaning in the Chinese language is “outer bank”. It is famous for its great grand Western-style building. The building was built in the 19th and 20th centuries. The view of Bund at night is amazing. The ideal time for visiting bund is 8:00 pm in summer and spring.
4Potala Palace
Another most significant and eye-catching historic structure is Potala Palace. Potala Palace is on the top of Red Palace, composed of seven roofs and It was constructed as a fortress then it remains as a center of politics and religious power. The White Palace also plays a major impact on tourists. It includes sleeping quarters, study rooms, reception rooms, and guest rooms, etc.
3Classical garden of Suzhou
Suzhou is basically a region in which a group of gardens is located. The classical gardens of Suzhou reflect the beauty of the nature like Islamabad including hills, miniatures of rock and many water sites. Their elegant beauty depicts the outstanding imperial gardens. In UNESCO World Cultural Heritage almost nine of the best gardens were listed in it. And almost 40 to 50 well-preserved gardens are open to the public and tourists. Garden of Lingering is the most popular garden in which several pools, man-made mountains, and hills around with peach trees.
2Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace or Forbidden city is the largest and most important Palace of China. The imperial palace is well known as the Forbidden city because at once local people were not allowed to enter. It is a reassure Palace of Chinese culture and history. It is situated in the brain of Beijing, which is the capital of China. It was the political heart of china but in 1925 it is opened for the public. That’s why there are more security and if the tourist wants to visit this place they must have Visa, master cards, etc for purchasing the tickets. Its ticket costs 6 to 9 USD $. It consists of 980 buildings and its geographical area is 72 hectares.
1Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China is a significant place famous for its surprising length. The archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches measures out to be 21,196 km (13,171 mi). It started constructing in the 7th century and end in 1878. the people who want to walk on this largest wall, would have to walk continuously for 18 months. The Great Wall of China is the topmost fascinating place because it is 23,00 years old and still it is an outstanding marvel with its 30 million stairs
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