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Beijing If your visions of Beijing are centred around pods of Maoist
revolutionaries in buttoned-down tunics performing t'ai chi in Tiananmen
Square, put them to rest: this city has embarked on a new millennium
rollercoaster and it's taking the rest of China with it.
The spinsterish Beijing of old is having a facelift and the cityscape is changing daily. Within the city, however, you'll still find some of China's most stunning sights: the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park, the Lama Temple and the Great Wall, to name just a few. more....
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Hong KongHong Kong has the big city specials like smog, odour, 14 million elbows and an insane love of clatter. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, and the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oases.Hong Kong has enough towering urbanity, electric streetscapes, enigmatic temples, commercial fervour and cultural idiosyncrasies to utterly swamp the senses of a visitor, and enough spontaneous, unexpected possibilities to make a complete mockery of any attempt at a strictly organised itinerary. more....
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MacauMacau may be firmly back in China's orbit, but the Portuguese patina on this Sino-Lusitanian Las Vegas makes it a most unusual Asian destination. It has always been overshadowed by its glitzy near-neighbour Hong Kong - which is precisely why it's so attractive.Macau's dual cultural heritage is a boon for travellers, who can take their pick from traditional Chinese temples, a spectacular ruined cathedral, pastel villas, old forts and islands that once harboured pirates. A slew of musuems will tell you how it all came about. more....
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Shanghai Although the lights have been out for quite some time, Shanghai once
beguiled foreigners with its seductive mix of tradition and sophistication.
Now it is reawakening and dusting off its party shoes for another silken
tango with the wider world.
In many ways, Shanghai is a Western invention. The Bund, its riverside area, and Frenchtown are the best places to see the remnants of its decadent colonial past. Move on to temples, gardens, bazaars and the striking architecture of the new Shanghai. more....
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Xi'an Xi'an was once a major crossroads on the trading routes from eastern
China to central Asia, and vied with Rome and later Constantinople for the
title of greatest city in the world. Today Xi'an is one of China's major
drawcards, largely because of the Army of Terracotta Warriors on the city's
eastern outskirts. Uncovered in 1974, over 10,000 figures have been sorted
to date. Soldiers, archers (armed with real weapons) and chariots stand in
battle formation in underground vaults looking as fierce and war-like as
pottery can. Xi'an's other attractions include the old city walls, the
Muslim quarter and the Banpo Neolithic Village - a tacky re-creation of the
Stone Age. By train, Xi'an is a 16 hour journey from Beijing. If you've got
a bit of cash to spare, you can get a flight.
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Guilin Just
as Xi'an is a must when you travel to China, so is Guilin. The stunning
landscape in which the city is situated has a kind of magic that is all its
own. The strangely shaped hills, or karsts, with the verdant vegetation
ranging from bamboo to conifers together with wonderful caves make Guilin
such an attraction for tourists.
Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures. Covering an area of about 27,800 square kilometers (10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other leading cities in the country. However, situated within this area one may find green mountains, crystal clear waters, unique caves and beautiful stones.Li River, the symbolic attraction of Guilin City Major attractions include Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River, Reed Flute Cave and Seven-Star Park that boasts a Stone Museum where amazing geological finds are displayed. Each of these places and many more besides will leave you with lasting memories of your visit. Guilin is also an important cultural city with a history encompassing more than 2000 years. The city has been the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Solitary Beauty Peak is considered to be the oldest place of interest and has been so since the far off days of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The prosperity enjoyed by the city during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is epitomized by the Tomb of Prince Jingjiang. The tidy and quiet Guilin city is surrounded by green Karst hills.The many ethnic minorities represented here that include the Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, Mulao, Maonan and Dong enrich the cultural life of the city. Each minority has its own unique customs and festivals and this means that they are much more abundant here than in many other places elsewhere in China. Travelers can enjoy these pageants at the Li River Folk Customs Center. Guilin is a well-developed tourist center with convenient transportation, communication and accommodation facilities. You can enter Guilin by air, by train or by bus and get around on free buses. From luxury hotels to hostels, from splendid restaurants to local snacks, you are sure to find that your needs will be met beyond your expectations.
Ningbo located in the middle of China's coastline and the southeast flank
of the Yangtze River Delta, is a beautiful port city with rich cultural
heritage and abundant resource. It is the birthplace of the 'Hemudu Culture'
dating back 7,000 years. Since the Tang & Song Dynasties(618-1279), Ningbo
has always been an important foreign trading port in China. Today, Ningbo is
a city with the same rights as a province in economic planning and
management, a sub-provincial-level city further opening up to the rest of
the world, and a "fairly large city" entitled to formulate local laws and
regulations.
Under its jurisdiction are 3 counties, 3 county-level cities and 5 urban districts. It covers a total area of 9,365 square kilometer and has a population of 5.38 million, 1.22 million of whom live in the urban area. Also, Ningbo is honored as One of the 50 top cities in China, One of China's Excellent Tourism Cities, and is listed as one of the 40 best cities in China for its investment environment.
Kunming
Kunming is situated in central Yunnan and north of the Dianchi Basin, is
skirted on three sides by mountains, with one side opening onto the dianchi
Lake. The city is nicknamed ?City of Spring due to the fact that it is
covered all the year round with the rich verdure of trees and plants.
Endowed with a pleasant climate, the city 15000 square kilometers of land is
adorned with more than 400 kinds of flowers. Kunming is world-famous for its
abundance of camellias, orchids, azaleas and Primula malacoides, which can
be found in the Kunming Botanical Garden, where 4000 varieties of tropical
and subtropical plants grow profusely amidst dense clusters of camellias.
Kunming is also a renowned historical and cultural city in southwest China.
In ancient times it was an important gateway to the celebrated Silk Road
which conducted to Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India. The city's highland
scenery is as its karst landform is bewithching . Its people are known for
their varied and exotic habits and customs, and its land is pockmarked with
historical artifacts, places of cultural interest, and gardens landscaped
with a picturesque taste. Among the major scenic spots of Kunming are the
Dianchi Lake, the Cuihu Lake, the Village of Ethnic Culture, the Jindian
(Golden Temple ) Park , the Western Hills, the Stone Forest, the Grand View
Pavilion and Bamboo Temple.
SanyaSanya is a pretty and charming tropical seaside town, famous for its bright sunshine, green hills and blue waters, wide beaches and lovely coconut trees.This is a fabulous spot, especially for those feeling a little China weary, and the beaches here compete with those elsewhere in Southern Asia in terms of sheer beauty and great swimming. Asian Dragon Bay (Yalong Bay) is the most famous, and arguably the nicest beach on Hainan with great views and exceptional facilities. Dadonghai Beach is another good spot, particularly pleasant in the evenings for a nice stroll, some good seafood and a drink as the sun sets. Although there are a few scenic spots dotted around, most people who come here don't move from the beach! There are however, some nice walks in the surrounding countryside from Luhuitou Peninsula and the coral islands around here such as Wuzhihou are great for scuba diving and snorkeling.
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