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The ancient treasures and modern wonders of China span 5000 years of culture and history. As one of the oldest civilizations this vast and multi-faceted country is an awe inspiring beauty…
TERRACOTA ARMY
The Terracotta Army in Xi'an, aka Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is a super large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations, reproducing the mega imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China.
GIANT PANDAS
The giant panda is not only deeply loved by the Chinese and one of China's national treasures, but by many foreigners alike. Although there are many zoos in China and elsewhere, where you can see a giant panda, the best place to see them is Chengdu — the giant panda's "hometown".
CLASSIC GARDENS OF SUZHOU
Considered one of the world's most important historic gardens, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou in Jiangsu province.
The garden boasts a pool, several attractive buildings, a man-made hill, a grove of peach trees, and a lovely covered pathway on the walls
THE SUMMER PALACE
Situated in the northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China.
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks.
An ancient series of walls and fortifications located in northern China –built around 500 years ago it runs for over 21,000km
FORBIDDEN CITY & IMPERIAL PALACE
China's largest and most important building, the Forbidden City — also known as the Imperial Palace — is situated in the very heart of Beijing and is a must-see when visiting the country.
Other important attractions in the vicinity of the Imperial Palace include the;
Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven, one of the country's most important religious sites, which dates back to the 15th century.
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THREE PAGADOS
Located about a mile northwest of the ancient city of Dali in southern China, The Three Pagodas are one of the best preserved Buddhist structures in China having endured several man-made and natural catastrophes.
MOGAO CAVES
Located along the ancient Silk Road the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang are representative of early Buddhist cave art. Unlike the Yungang Caves, which featured Buddhas carved into hillsides, the Mogao Grottoes mostly feature murals painted on cave walls. Some of the paintings date back to the fourth century.
FORBIDDEN CITY & IMPERIAL PALACE
Considered one of the world's most important historic gardens, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou in Jiangsu province.
The garden boasts a pool, several attractive buildings, a man-made hill, a grove of peach trees, and a lovely covered pathway on the walls
LIJIANG OLD TOWN
Lijiang Old Town is one of Yunnan Province’s top tourist magnets, drawing visitors who want to sample life in a minority area.
A well-preserved city in China it has a history of over 800 years it is now listed as UNESCO World Heritage site.
HANGING MONASTERY
Built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan,one of the five most sacred mountains in China is the Hanging Monstery. Consisting of a complex of 40 rooms linked together by mid-air corridors and walkways, this remarkable monastery appears to be glued to the side of a sheer precipice.
PUDONG SKYLINE
China's financial hub, Pudong is a district located in Shanghai on the eastern side of the Huangpu River.
A statement of contemporary and modern buildings at its center stands the the symbolic Oriental Pearl Tower.
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