The People’s Republic of China, commonly called China, is today the 2nd largest economic power in the world. China is one of the countries on the planet where there is a multitude of things to see such as its temples, ancient villages, its history, its geological formations and many others. So, during your next trip to China, you should organize your time well so that nothing escapes you.
The great wall
Formerly used as a defense against invasions from the North, the Great Wall of China is accessible from Beijing. It is the largest wall in the world with its total length of 2000km. A monument that absolutely should not be avoided.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
The Jiuzhaigou valley is one of the most admirable places in China with its lakes whose water is very clear.
Located in the north of Sichuan, it is one of the rare places where it is beautiful to go in autumn.
Xi’an Terracotta Soldier Army
Thousands of human-sized statues of earthen soldiers, 2,200 years old, different from each other, guard the tomb of one of China’s first emperors.
This impressive masterpiece is located very close to the ancient walled city of Xi’an.
The Dragon’s Back Rice Terraces at Longsheng
Located about a hundred kilometers northwest of Guilin, superb rice fields with a different appearance from one season to the next attract quite a few tourists each year. Don’t forget your camera to take a few photos.
Longmen Grottoes
Along with the Mogao and Yungang caves, those of Longmen constitute the three largest ancient sculpture sites in China. Located in Henan province, the Longmen Grottoes are among the most beautiful stone carvings in China including 2,300 caves and niches containing 2,800 inscriptions and 100,000 Buddhist statues.
Yungang Caves
Comprising 252 caves and 5,100 statues, this masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist rock art is located in Shanxi province.
It is near from Datong that you can observe this ancient sculpture site!
Xuan Kong Si Hanging Monastery
Built on the side of a mountain, held together by scaffolding that looks flimsy, the hanging monastery of Xuan Kong Si is located 65km southeast of Datong.
Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival
This famous huge ice sculpture festival lasts for a month and starts on January 5th every year.
All the sculptors from different countries come there to participate.
The Great Buddha of Leshan
Carved into the side of one of the Leshan hills in western China, this large Buddha, 71 meters high, is the largest Buddha in the world.
The Shanghai Bund
Don’t hesitate to come and stroll around the Bund of Shanghai and admire the modern skyscrapers of Pudong, which is the 2nd largest in the world, opposite the colonial architecture.
You now know what things and places you absolutely must see in China! Will you add them to your itinerary?
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