Joanna James
Many people are unaware that China has gorgeous landscapes and spectacular outdoor attractions just around the corner due to its reputation as a highly populated country, insane pollution issues, and world-renowned cities. Check out these places for a different perspective!
The Li River in Guilin is framed by characteristic vertical karst hills that have captivated painters and poets. This is one of the "Top 10 Watery Wonders" in the world as well as one of CNN Travel's "15 Best Rivers for Travellers". Enjoying the Li River's splendour is easy with a 3 to 4-hour family-friendly moderate trek. Yangshuo is known for its karst hills and waterways. Take a break from the crowds and appreciate the peaceful, painting-like surroundings.
This is a must-see place in Wuxi. Tortoise Head Garden is located on a peninsula on Taihu Lake's north shore. Its shape resembles a giant tortoise's head, thus the name. Enjoy a boat ride on Taihu Lake to see the foggy Taihu beauty. And in the spring seasons, you can truly appreciate the cherry blossoms. This is among the many reasons why tourists often stopover at Wuxi. The city provides family-friendly accommodation too making the lure more alluring. You can easily find a serviced residence in Wuxi the likes of Somerset Harmony City Wuxi, which offers family appropriate accommodations.
When the Chinese hear about the Yellow Mountains, they envision a twisted pine tree emerging from an oddly bent rock. These mysterious and misty mountains are the most renowned and gorgeous of their kind in China. The four natural wonders here include odd-shaped rocks, strange pine trees, seas of clouds, as well as hot springs.
The Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar were inspired by Zhangjiajie National Forest Park's cliffs. Zhangjiajie is known for its majestic peaks as well as deep valleys. The pillar forest is among China's top photographic subjects. Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and Tianmen Mountain in four days. Untouristy route? This would be the five-Day Zhangjiajie Hiking and Biking Tour that you can check out. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge offers bungee jumping.
Lijiang's historic town, highland glacial lakes, snowy mountains and spectacular canyons are extremely stunning. The Naxi minority lives in Lijiang's Ancient Town. You may also climb through the shrubs, swim through a creek, and experience vistas of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain only trekkers can see. Climb the deepest but most accessible canyon for two days. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a must-see destination in China. You'll not only climb between two sacred snow-capped mountains but also witness the most breathtaking sights as you traverse the Jinsha River's turbulent 28 bends.
The golden sunlight on these majestic snow-capped mountains is definitely the highlight. Autumn is the greatest time to explore the Snowy Mountains. Mountains have snow-capped peaks, plateau lakes, dense forests, unusual flora, and wild creatures. Tibetan villages dot the mountainsides, providing you with a taste of Tibetan culture. Pudacuo National Park, 22 kilometres from Shangri-La, is very beautiful in autumn. The azure sky, crimson meadows, turquoise lakes, and green trees are stunning.
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