Joanna James
Being one of the world's largest countries, China is an eclectic yet beautiful nation that values its culture and heritage. If you are planning to visit here anytime soon here are 5 spots around the country that you should not miss visiting!
Recognised as one of the new seven wonders of the world, The great wall of china is one of the most protected cultural relics of China. It is also a world heritage site and visiting here will indeed be a memorable experience. It is believed that building of this structure took approximately 1600 years and was over 21 000 kilometres long when the constructing was concluded. Over 800 000 people were involved in building this massive structure and the workforce included soldiers, peasants convicts and slaves.
Being a site renowned the world over as the home of the terracotta warriors, this is the tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang. The site was discovered in the year 1974 by a group of farmers who were trying to prepare the land for agriculture. The discovery made the area a world heritage site. The mausoleum today houses hundreds of life-sized models of soldiers made from clay. What makes them unique is each of them have distinctive facial features and although they are clad in the same armour they are unique in their own way.
Although it is not forbidden for the public to visit here anymore, this is the city where 24 of the emperors of china lived one after the other along with their families. As a matter of fact, this was the royal palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasty for over 560 years. Today this majestic palace and its premises have been made as a world heritage site and it houses a museum that has numerous relicts and artefacts that represent the country's heritage and culture
Being a major industrial hub and a port city, Ningbo is one of the offbeat and yet exciting tourist destinations in China. Although many would skip this destination, it is an ideal place to witness china in its most authentic self. The city is also home to numerous religious site, entertainment spots and upscale accommodation options the likes of Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo and many Ningbo apartments in China for your stay.
Surrounded by impeccable scenery with formidable limestone cliffs, a boat ride in this river is indeed an experience that one would cherish for a lifetime. Generations of Chinese artists, poets have taken inspiration from this site and anybody who intends to visit here will certainly be awestruck by what they would see here.
The furry and cuddly Pandas are endemic to China and they are more sort of a national treasure! These amazing creatures can be seen in Chengdu – a city dubbed as the giant panda's home town. Seeing these wondrous creatures will certainly bring delight to visitors especially children.
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