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Attractions In China Recommended Must-See Attractions In The Middle Kingdom China is a country that never ceases to wow its visitors. With its fascinating landscapes of pure natural beauty, and majestic historical architecture that showcases its long and rich history, China is the perfect choice for any tourist who seeks a different kind of experience. Being the third largest country in the world, there is simply no shortage of things to see and do in China, whether you are interested in the colourful ethnic folklore, brilliant architecture, yummy delicacies or breathtaking natural sites. Here are my recommendations of five popular and amazing tourist attractions in China you can seriously consider visiting. The Great Wall of China This iconic man-made wonder, that was originally built to keep out hostile forces from the north, has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of China. Snaking its way endlessly through unforgiving terrain, the worlds longest wall of defense is made up of many linked walls built throughout different dynasties. Voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, you have not really visited China until you have seen and experienced the Great Wall. The Terracotta Warriors After being accidentally discovered by a farmer and subsequently unearthed by archaeologists in the 1970s near Xian, this stunning collection of thousands of life-sized pottery figurines has never failed to generate interest among tourists. Resting nearby the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, this underground army consists of armour-clad warriors with unique facial and hair features, chariots and horses. The sheer wondrous appeal of the site has earned it the unofficial moniker of 8th wonder of the world. Guilin and the Li River Guilin is home to some of the most magical landscapes in China and is renowned for its breathtaking limestone formations, hills shrouded by mists and of course, the beautiful Li River. Resembling scenes of a Chinese painting, the Li River snakes its way like a blue ribbon through mountains with diverse landforms such as strangely-shaped peaks and waterfalls unfolding on both sides. A leisurely cruise along the river from Guilin to Yangshuo would be a picture-perfect experience that would forever be etched in your memory. Giant Pandas The endangered giant panda is not only known and cherished as Chinas National Treasures, it is also the symbol that represents world-wide environmental conservation efforts. If you want to witness these cuddly bears in their natural environment, you would be recommended to visit Sichuan

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Attractions In China Recommended Must-See Attractions In TheMiddle Kingdom China is a country that never ceases to wow its visitors. With its fascinating landscapes of purenatural beauty, and majestic historical architecture that showcases its long and rich history, China isthe perfect choice for any tourist who seeks a different kind of experience. Being the third largest country in the world, there is simply no shortage of things to see and do inChina, whether you are interested in the colourful ethnic folklore, brilliant architecture, yummydelicacies or breathtaking natural sites. Here are my recommendations of five popular and amazingtourist attractions in China you can seriously consider visiting. The Great Wall of China This iconic man-made wonder, that was originally built to keep out hostile forces from the north, hasbecome one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of China. Snaking its way endlessly throughunforgiving terrain, the worlds longest wall of defense is made up of many linked walls builtthroughout different dynasties. Voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, you have notreally visited China until you have seen and experienced the Great Wall. The Terracotta Warriors After being accidentally discovered by a farmer and subsequently unearthed by archaeologists in the1970s near Xian, this stunning collection of thousands of life-sized pottery figurines has never failedto generate interest among tourists. Resting nearby the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, thisunderground army consists of armour-clad warriors with unique facial and hair features, chariots andhorses. The sheer wondrous appeal of the site has earned it the unofficial moniker of 8th wonder ofthe world. Guilin and the Li River Guilin is home to some of the most magical landscapes in China and is renowned for its breathtakinglimestone formations, hills shrouded by mists and of course, the beautiful Li River. Resemblingscenes of a Chinese painting, the Li River snakes its way like a blue ribbon through mountains withdiverse landforms such as strangely-shaped peaks and waterfalls unfolding on both sides. A leisurelycruise along the river from Guilin to Yangshuo would be a picture-perfect experience that wouldforever be etched in your memory. Giant Pandas The endangered giant panda is not only known and cherished as Chinas National Treasures, it isalso the symbol that represents world-wide environmental conservation efforts. If you want to witnessthese cuddly bears in their natural environment, you would be recommended to visit Sichuan

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Province and in particular, the Wolong Nature Reserve which is just a 3-hour trip from the capitalChengdu. Here, you can learn more about these endangered creatures and even interact with them. Yu Yuan Gardens The Yu Yuan Gardens can be found in southwestern Shanghai and are well-known for being one ofthe most exquisite examples of architecture and landscaping in the Ming Dynasty. Here, you will seean amazing combination of sculptures, flora and classic architecture such as the Yu Ling Long (a jadesculpture) and the Grand Rockery as well as quaint pavilions and the iconic zigzag bridge. Book Chengdu Hotels