The Top Most Beautiful Places in China
China, country of East Asia that is the largest of all Asian countries and has the largest population of any country in the world. China is the largest country located entirely within Asia, covering over 3.7 million square miles. Beijing, the capital of China, is located in the Eastern 8th Zone, “Beijing Time” is the standard for the whole country. A broad range of facts about China, probably the world’s most interesting country: from geography to history, economy to national icons, and fun facts. China tourist attractions in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tibet, Xi’an, Guilin, Hong Kong and recommended top 10 attrations to visit in China.
1) The Great Wall of China
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The Great Wall of China is an ancient wall in China. The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states. The Great Wall has an incomparable symbolic significance in the history of China. The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. The Great Wall of China is a wall that covers much of the northern border of China.
2) Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong
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Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour separating Hong Kong Island in the south from the Kowloon Peninsula to the north. Victoria Harbour is an almost ideally naturally sheltered channel between Hong Kong Island and the Hong Kong mainland. You can admire such iconic buildings as the Bank of China, HSBC Building, the Convention Center or the IFC Two Tower. Hong Kong’s Chinese name (香港) literally means ‘fragrant harbour‘, which has since been adopted as the city’s nickname.
3) Yalong Bay
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Yalong Bay is a 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) beach located southeast of Sanya City, Hainan Province, China and more famous beaches in Hainan island in China. The scenery is amazing, with endless rolling hills, serene gulfs, clear blue sea and silvery sand beaches – three times as long as any in Hawaii. The beach at Yalong Bay is one of the cleanest and least crowded. In Yalong Bay, each resort has private beach area with umbrellas and beach chairs for resorts guests only.
4) Wuzhizhou Island
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Wuzhizhou Island, in Haitang Bay, has an area of some 148 hectares (366 acres)
5) Wangfujing Street
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Wangfujing Street is one of the largest and most well-known shopping streets in Beijing. Wangfujing Shopping Street is one of the most famous shopping streets in China as a paradise for shoppers. No Beijing tour is complete without visiting Wangfujing Street.
6) West Lake in Hangzhou
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West Lake is the most famous attraction or symbol of Hangzhou City. West Lake, is surrounded on three sides by ‘cloud- capped hills’ and on the fourth by the city of Hangzhou. The lake is surrounded by hills on three sides while Hangzhou city itself is on the eastern shore. The West lake is a scenic spot in Hangzhou that has been famous for thousands of years.
7) Dameisha Beach
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Dameisha Beach is located at Mirs Bay, Yantian District, in the east of Shenzhen. Dameisha Beach Park is located between Dameisha and Xiao Meisha Beach Park. Dameisha Beach area includes Dameisha Seashore Park and the hinterland, which covers an area of 1,680,000 square meters. The coastline is beautiful with white sand and good amenities. Dameisha beach is a popular destination even during the winter. It’s a little too chilly to swim but the ocean breeze gives a nice relaxing feeling.
8) The Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace, Beijing
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The Forbidden City is the palatial heart of China. Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. The Forbidden City (also called Zijin Cheng) is a 72-hectare (178 acres) palace complex in Beijing that was used by the emperors of China. The Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing known as the Forbidden City was constructed between 1406 and 1420.
9) Chengdu’s best market
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Computer Markets Chengdu is the same as every other city in China in that it crams all its computer vendors into large, crowded shopping centers. This place is without a doubt the best place to try dan dan noodles and hot chili oil wontons in Chengdu. Chengdu is one of the top five most populous cities in China. In Chengdu, one can find a great variety of foods and snacks, each having a unique authentic delicious taste. The locals of Chengdu loves to eat delicious foods, therefore there are many food corners, food streets, dine-inns, and snack shops in the whole Chengdu.
10) Sanya Beach
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11) Barkhor Street
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Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. Barkhor Street in the center of Lhasa is more than 1300 years old. Barkhor Street a circular street at the center of Lhasa, is the oldest street in a very traditional city of Tibet. Each day hundreds of Buddhist pilgrims flow in from every corner of Tibet and across China to make the trek through Barkhor Street.
13) Cruising the Li River
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Li River Cruises provides the best choice of Li River Cruise boats available for visitors to experience the Li River. A Li river cruise is a highlight of any China trip and a great introduction to the clear river and impressive karst peaks Guilin . Li River, situated in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a bright pearl on the list of China’s tourist attractions. Li River boat cruises and bamboo rafting are two great options. Li River is full of surprises which will ignite your imagination to fully appreciate the bestowed beauty.
14) The Bund
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The Bund, also called Waitan, is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. The Bund, reputed as “An Exhibition of International Buildings”, is located on the west bank of Huangpu River, facing the dominating Oriental Pearl Tower. The Bund is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai with its magnificent landmarks. The Bund (Waitan) is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.