Are you planning to visit China? The most-populated country has a lot to offer you. Here are 5 cities that you must visit when you’re in China.
1. Beijing
If you want to see the remnants of the past, Beijing is the place for it. There are great tourist attractions here, including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and Tian’anmen Square. Besides the majesty of the past, the modern buildings, like Olympic Village, shopping malls in Wangfujing Street, and entertainment center of Houhai are also must visited.
2. Shanghai
Shanghai can rival the modernity of Paris and New York with its Pudong Economic Zone skylines and amazing Huangpu River night scenes. The unique culture of Shanghai comes from colonial culture combined with the Chinese culture. In this city, we can find large collection of colonial architecture, combining both cultures. The few attractions here include Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, and Haungpu River Cruise.
3. Xi’an
In 221 BC, Xi’an was the capital of a united China, which made this city as the first capital of China. Many relic and historical sites become the most attractive things, which include Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda as the historical places for Buddhists, the Great Mosque, the Banpo Site (a prehistoric civilization museum), and the Ancient City Wall. This city is the window to ancient civilization of China.
4. Guilin
Guilin is known as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. In this city, there lie Yangshuo and Longsheng which have beautiful scenery. Backpackers love Yangshuo very much with its nice atmosphere and Western food and beer, while Longsheng is loved for its terraced rice paddies, and for its Zhuang and Yao ethnic culture.
5. Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the most important economic centers of the world, with many fusions of culture. This city offers Chinese tradition which is side by side with British culture and remnants of colonial era. The shopping paradise of Hong Kong is one of the best in the world because it is tourist-friendly. For those searching for natural escape, Lantau Island can be the answer if you visit this city.
Source: www.chinahighlights.com
