China is a fantastic place to visit. There is an unlimited variety of places to see and things to do in China.
It has a long and varied history which has left a rich legacy of art, monuments and artefacts. As well as the huge cities this vast country has a multitude of landscape types including stunning mountains, rivers and valleys.
Chinese food is known worldwide and in China there is a wide range of regional cuisines to be sampled.
Here are some articles about tourist attractions in China. We add new posts about visiting China from time to time so that visitors will learn of new and fascinating places to visit in China.
Jingdong Grand Canyon (also known as Wulongtan Grand Canyon), located about 53 miles from downtown Beijing, spans about 607 hectares. Surrounding it is the Jingtai Mountain Scenic Area, a great place for walkers, hikers and rock climbers due to its mix of landscapes which vary hugely between mountains, valleys, hills, streams, rivers, caves and waterfalls….
The Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park is running from 9am to 9pm every day, from the 16th to the 25th of March 2012. Come along and savour the sweet fragrances of the blooms on show. The displays consist of houseplants, magnificent bouquets and a variety of garden designs, as well as photography and…
Formerly a colony of the British Empire it is now a ‘Special Administrative Region’ of the People’s Republic of China It is among the most densely populated areas in the world and one of the world’s top financial centres. Often described as a place where “East meets West”, because of the mix of its Chinese…
Beijing’s Forbidden City dates from the late 14th century, during the time of the era of the Ming Dynasty, and has survived to this day. It is one of the sights of Beijing nobody should miss. With a total of 9,999 rooms, it boasts the distinction of being the world’s biggest and most complete imperial…
Shanghai, once a fishing and textiles town, is now one of the fastest developing cities in the world and one of the world’s leading trade centres. The population is estimated at over 23 million. It is a very popular tourist destination due to its huge shopping districts alongside historical landmarks including the City of God…
Beijing is becoming one of the fastest growing visitor destinations in the world. Visitors from China’s vast population and from worldwide flock there daily to sample some of its great attractions. A vast wealth of old architecture, art and culture have survived numerous upheavels and revolutions and are on display to the public. The Forbidden…
China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This huge country has thousands of visitor attractions, the most famous probably being The Great Wall. The capital, Beijing has become a modern city full of great hotels and 21st century architecture while preserving much of the culture including many temples and fortresses. The…