Beijing, the capital of P.R.C. Being one of the six ancient cities in the country, it was the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasties’ emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. It is also the main center of politics, culture and education in China.
With a long history of more than 5,000 years, this city is quite rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions, moreover, it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Among different kinds of attractions, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, Great Wall, and the Grand Canal have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In addition, the Peking duck, Peking Opera and Hutong are also worthwhile in your Beijing trip.
Luoyang, situated on the central plain of China, is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and one of the Four Capitals of China. Its named was from the city’s location on the north or sunny (“Yang”) side of the Luo River. Being a city with so long a history, Luoyang served as the capital city for nine dynasties over a period of more than 1,500 years, including Xia, Shang, Zhou, Sui and so on.
It has significant influence in China’s culture heritage and has numerous historical sites, such as the White Horse Temple, the first Buddhism temple in China, Longmen Grottoes, which is famous as a treasure house of Buddhist culture and art. Furthermore, Luoyang is famed for its Water Banquet, which consists of eight cold and sixteen warm dishes cooked in different broths, gravies, or juices.
Jiuzhaigou County, once named Nanping County, is a county of Sichuan Province, China. In 1998, it is renamed Jiuzhaigou, because the county consists of nine villages in a valley in Sichuan Province and it is under the administration of the Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture.
This county is mainly famous for the Jiuzhaigou Valley, or the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area which is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, forests, and snow-capped peaks.
It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and was awarded the status of UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1997.
The valley is a paradise for the wildlife. There are 27 protected rare and endangered species like the giant panda, Sichuan golden monkey, and more than 140 species birds are inhabitant in this valley.
Chengdu is the provincial capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China. It is located on the edge of the Chengdu Plain which is known as the “Country of Heaven” (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). The agriculture in Chengdu really develop well, as a result, it is also called the “Land of Milk and Honey” due to this. One thing you must do in Chengdu is visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Chengdu is famed as “the home Town of Giant Panda” which attracts millions of tourists from inland and abroad. Moreover, Chengdu has a history of more than 2,000 years with numerous historical places of interests and relics.
You can experience the history of Chengdu can go to the Jinsha Site Museum, Sanxingdui Museum, Wuhou Memorial Temple and Wenshu Temple, or you can stroll in the Jinli Ancient Street and the Wide and Narrow Alley to relax yourself. Additionally, you’d better not miss the Sichuan Cuisine.
Lijiang, a small city in Yunnan Province, is about 150 kilometers from Burma and about 200 kilometers from Tibet.
The city is mainly famous for the Old Town of Lijiang which is a beautifully preserved ancient Chinese town. With a long history of more than 800 years, this old town is a UNESCO Heritage Site for the dramatic landscape and rich culture.
It’s an exceptional ancient town which represents the harmonious fusion between Han and Naxi cultures.
There are several things that you must do in Lijiang, have a view at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with superlative natural scenery, the Lugu Lake for visiting the Mosuo People and enjoy the Naxi cuisine are all the best choices for you.
Known as “the City of Eternal Spring” for its equable climate in China, Kunming is one of the must see place in your trip to China.
It is the capital of Yunnan Province and the political, economical and cultural center of Yunnan. Due to the temperate weather, Kunming attracts domestic and foreign tourists all year round.
This city was elected among the top 10 best summer resort cities around the world and it was ranked as China’s top summer resort city in 2003 because of its beautiful natural scenery, glorious historical heritages and colorful folk customs.
You can choose some major scenic spots for visiting, such as Dianchi Lake, Stone Forest, the Village of Ethnic Culture, Grand View Park, etc. Additionally, food in Kunming is also very attractive, the most famous one is Across Bridge Rice.
As the largest city by population in China, Shanghai has its own glamour. No matter what your reason for visiting, Shanghai has something for everyone.
It is a global financial center as well as a cultural, science and technology center in East China.
There is no other country like Shanghai that can show the past, present and future of China since it offers an atmosphere that is comprised of both the traditional Chinese culture and the modern Western culture, ancient and modern, Eastern and Western, and high-speed and slow-paced. As one of the most popular tourist destination in China, Shanghai is famous for its historical landmarks like The Bund and Yu Garden. Other sites such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Museum and Zhujiajiao are also popular among tourists.