There is something unique about China and that is what travelers are curious about. China is not just a country; it is a completely different world with a distinctive culture, a long history, and interesting people.
Patience is a true virtue when you travel to China; This is because it takes a long time to plan your
itinerary to the different provinces and regions to see what this beautiful nation has to offer. Natural
From landscapes to historic architecture, great culinary arts, strong defense systems, shopping sprees, modern high-tech buildings, and local minorities, China is more than you really bargained for.
China receives a large amount of tourism annually; This has allowed the country to become one of the most interesting places to visit on a getaway from a different lifestyle.
The best time to plan your trip to China is in spring (March – April) and autumn (September to October).
Although highlands like Tibet, Yellow Mountains and Qinghai are best enjoyed during the hot summer period (June to September).
Now your next question would be “Where are the sights?”
Since the whole country has a vast landscape full of beautiful attractions, I will briefly summarize the most interesting provinces to visit with a list of things to see.
Beijing – This should be the first city to visit on your tour itinerary. The main tourist attractions include the historical and popular symbol of China: the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world.
Xian – Xian is another popular tourist destination that is always included in many China tour packages. The highlight of Xian is the Terracotta Warriors – thousands of life-size figures of the Terracotta Army buried after the time of the Qing Dynasty.
Yunnan: Yunnan is an ancient cultural city in China with a large number of foreigners. This is due to its mild climate. It has quite a few places to visit such as Lijiang Old Town where you can spend time with local minorities, Shilin Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, and of course its capital, Kunming.
Guilin and Yangshuo – This is a place in China known for its karst landscapes. A cruise on the beautiful Li River is something to witness. This river starts and Guilin and winds it up to Yangshuo, giving you some of the most beautiful scenery ever seen.
Shanghai: If you want to experience an environment in which ancient and modern civilization intertwine, Shanghai is definitely the place to go. The city boasts of preserving buildings of old architecture and skyscrapers that add more beauty to the views of this area.
Tibet: Tibet is the best province in China for hiking and religious excursions. If you want to fly and climb the rooftops of the world, then a train adventure to Tibet via the Qinghai-Tibet highway would be your best option.
And just before leaving China, you can explore the beautiful island of Hong Kong, the city that portrays a new modern China.
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