Explore the beautiful country of China by discovering its breathtaking and out of this world tourist attractions.


-one of the greatest creations throughout the world built more than 2,000 years ago by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi during the Qin Dynasty. This magnificent structure is built out of stone, wood, grass and earth. It was deemed finished between 14th and 17th centuries. Great Wall of China extends around 4,000 miles from the east of Shanhaiguan to the west of Lop Nur. This awe-inspiring creation is one of the most heavily visited tourist destinations in China. Great Wall affords stunning sceneries and surrounded with pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.


- towering 23 feet high and weighing 63 tons, Bell Tower originally housed a massive iron bell and used as a musical instrument in the country. This famous structure nestles at the north end of Dianmenwai Street. Bell Tower was constructed in the 9th year during the Yuan Dynasty period. It was listed under the protection of municipal hall as a cultural relic.


- built in 537 AD, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees basked in Chaoyang Beilu Street in the old part of the city. This ancient Buddhist Temple is named after the six banyan trees in which it is originally called the Baozhuangyan Temple. The main structure of the temple, which is the Flower Pagoda has colorful and intricate exterior.


- this awe-inspiring wonderful creation is one of the most prominent Buddhist shrines and Daoist sanctuaries in the country. It beautifully sits in the basin of Sichuan province. Emei Mountain has been dubbed as a “breathtaking spot under heaven” and the “capital of fairyland and kingdom of monks”. Travelers visiting Emei Mountain are treated with scenic panoramas of peaks, springs, waterfalls, ancient trees and lush flowers. All echo magnificence and tranquility.


- one of the famous historical sites in Shanghai and named as the most photographed landmarks in the city. This popular waterfront is also known as the Zhongshan Road. It is a wonderful and perfect place for both tourists and locals. There are numerous and various architectural styles dotting around the area from Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance to Classicism. Dubbed as the “museum of buildings”, The Bund is the center of the city’s political and economy district. There are plenty of things to do in here such as shopping, dining and strolling.


- in the northern province of Zheijing lies an ancient water town covering an area of 169, 600 square meters. The whole town has wide array of historical and cultural landmarks, thereby drawing plethora of visitors every year. Wuzhen boasts with amazing houses built along the rivers. The ancient docks, riverside pavilions and corridors stretching for miles create a romantic ambiance that is typical to Jiang Nan water towns living. This town homes myriads of talented people in history and scenic beauty. In addition, the town is also included in the reserve list of UNESCO world cultural heritage.


- a world famous structure situated on Red Hill on the west side of old Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of the country. The palace houses numerous precious works of art such as fantastic Tibetan paintings, statues and sculpture. Potala Palace is comprised of 13-storey and towers 117 meters or 384 feet high. The entire building of Potala Palace is made of wood, stone and walls with an average thickness of 3 meters. It served as the official residence of Dalai Lama but today it is converted into museum by Chinese people. This magnificent structure boasts with more than amazing 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and around 20, 000 statues. Furthermore, the palace is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country.


- known as the Palace Museum, Forbidden City basked in the heart of Beijing. It was the former imperial palace during Ming and Qing dynasties wherein it is referred as the largest palace complex in the world occupying 74 hectares. Forbidden City was originally built in the 14th centuries and rebuilt several times due to fires and other catastrophes. Moreover, Forbidden City is bordered by a 52-meter wide, 6-meter deep moat, 10 meter high and 3, 400 meter high wall in which it comprises 9,999 rooms. It also affords stunning sceneries of the palace and outside metropolis. This Palace Museum is listed in UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage Site and one of the most famous tourist destinations throughout the world.


-twenty-five kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City lies one of the three noted grottoes in the country, Mogao Grottoes. It is also known as Thousand Buddha Cave and dubbed as the largest and richest treasure of stone carvings and mural paintings in the country. The murals and statues vary in size, color and painstakingly made by hardworking men in China. Mogao Grottoes draw tens of millions visitors from different parts of the globe, thereby making it as one of the most frequented tourist attractions in the nation.


- a well-preserved ancient building situated in the southern suburb of Xian City. This temple serves as a holy place for Buddhists. In addition, Great Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the famous spots in the country wherein it is considered as an AAA tourist attraction and rated as a National Key Cultural Relic Preserve. The temple draws myriads of travelers across the globe because of its simple but stunning structural design.


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