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China is the most largest population nation located in East Asia. China is very attractive and beautiful country, it has many amazing landscape encompasses grassland, desert, stunning mountains, lakes, rivers and coastline of more than 14,000km. The Capital of China is Beijing which is mixture of modern architecture with ancient sites like, Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a financial center of China. The most iconic and historic architectural wonder the Great Wall of China runs east to west across the country's north.
China has very attractive culture, the ancient culture of China is more than 5000 years old and present chinese culture is a combination of old traditions and a modern lifestyle. The people of China were perfect in Sciences, Arts, painting, Printing strategies, delicate pottery and sculpture. chinese architecture were much reputable everywhere in the world. chinese literature, language, philosophy and politics are still considered as a strong influence. Chinese cuisines are more popular in all over the world, it has taken over the world by storm. Nowdays, it has become a way of life, with Chinese dishes such as fried rice, noodles, Chinese soup and various non veg foods make everyone's favorite.
here are several beautiful places and amazing things to do in China that travelers must mark in their favorite list, like the Great Wall, Ancient Chinese town and playing with panda.
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1. Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a series of small walls which made with stone, brick, wood, and other materials, its built by various emperors over many years, for the protection from enemies attacks. The Great Wall of China has a 2,000-year-old old history and one of the Seven wonders in the world, it was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. It has spread across the deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, Stretching over 21,196 kilometers from east to west of China. It is the longest man made structure in the world. There are some section of the Great Wall of China that tourist find interesting, like Badaling. It is very close to Beijing city and easy to reach and climb.
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2. Beijing
Beijing, the capital city of China, known for its modern architecture and ancient cultural sites like, the imperial palace, grand Forbidden City complex, the massive Tiananmen Square, pedestrian plaza and the National Museum of China. Beijing is one of the most famous places to travel in China. It has more than 3,000 years old history and perfect place for observing Chinese gardens, historic architecture and mixture of modern and ancient Chinese culture. Beijing is not just a political place of China but also the cultural heart of a country
3. Shanghai
Shanghai is located on the central coast of east China, this is the biggest city and a global financial center of China. This city is the origin of Yangtze River, Its skyline is full of skyscrapers and also big shopping malls, luxurious hotels and prestigious arts galleries are emerging alongside. The nightlife in Shanghai are example of the Western view of cities in China with neon signs, stirring streets and numerous businesses. Bund is the most famous location to go for a walk, Shanghai’s colonial riverfront alongside Huangpu River. Many architecturally important buildings are still visible in Shanghai.
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4. Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city of skyscrapers located in Southeast China. It ranks first in the world for large number of skyscrapers, this city is also a former British territory. Its highest populated city centre is a major port and global financial center. Here you can see architectural landmarks like I.M. Pei’s Bank of China Tower. Hong Kong is also a major shopping destination and world-class commercial center where Chinese traditions, British influences and modern technology meet together. Hong Kong also offers plenty of beaches, green spaces, mountain and the famous Victoria Harbour is a amazing sight at night with all the magnificent skyscrapers and The Peak, Hong Kong’s highest point which offers stunning views of these beautiful city.
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5. Xi'an
Xi’an is a big city, which located in the center of Guangdong plains in northwest side of China. This sub provincial city is also the capital of Shaanxi province and one of the four oldest ancient capital cities in China, it has the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui, and Tang. Xi'an is the starting point of the indispensable Silk Road and home to the Qin Shi Huang Emperor of Terracotta Army, which is now the most famous attractions in Xi'an, here you can see thousands of hand-molded figures buried with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Xi'an has a wall of 14th century cities and is 12 km (8 miles) long. The chinese name Xi'an, has a meaning. 'Xi' means west and 'an' means peace and It fully translated as peace in the west.
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