TOP 1 : Lijiang
Lijiang, located in Yunnan Province, is an ancient city full of ethnic flavors. The ancient city of Lijiang attracts a large number of foreign tourists with its unique Naxi architectural style and ancient appearance. The streets in the ancient city are built along the mountains and the water, paved with red conglomerate rock, which will not be muddy in the rainy season and will not be dusty in the dry season, and the pattern on the rock is natural and elegant, which complements the whole environment of the ancient city.
Sifang Street is the center of Lijiang Ancient City, which used to be an important trading place on the Tea Horse Road, and now it is a place for tourists to gather. At night, there will be a Naxi bonfire party in Sifang Street, in which people hold hands and dance around the bonfire, and foreign tourists can also take part in it to feel the warmth and joy of the Naxi people.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the iconic natural landscape of Lijiang, whose peaks are covered in snow all year round and glitter with silver under the sunlight. Foreign tourists can take the cable car up the snowy mountain to enjoy the magnificent snow scenery, and also experience skiing and other winter sports programs. Lijiang’s Dongba culture is also one of its specialties. The Dongba script is the only living hieroglyphic script in the world, and foreign tourists can learn about this ancient and mysterious culture at the Dongba Culture Museum.
Lijiang’s specialties include preserved pork ribs, Naxi grilled fish, etc. These cuisines have strong ethnic characteristics, and you can learn about Lijiang’s local culture while tasting the delicious food!
TOP 2 : Guangzhou
Guangzhou is known as the “Thousand-Year-Old Commercial Capital”. Guangzhou’s cityscape is unique. Canton Tower, the first tallest tourist observation tower in China and the third tallest in the world, is uniquely shaped and becomes the brightest pearl by the Pearl River at night with the light show.
Guangzhou Morning Tea is one of the specialties of Guangzhou. In the teahouses, a wide variety of dim sums are served. Dim sums such as shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns and egg tarts allow foreigners to savor exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Guangzhou is also an important foreign trade port in China. The Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street gather all kinds of commodities, ranging from traditional handicrafts to modern fashionable clothes.
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is one of Guangzhou’s cultural calling cards. Its architectural decorations are exquisite, focusing on the mastery of Lingnan folk architectural decorative arts, famous for its “three carvings, three plastics, and one cast iron”, where foreigners can enjoy the traditional Chinese art of architectural carvings.
TOP 3 : Chengdu
Chengdu’s laid-back lifestyle and rich culinary culture attract many domestic and international travelers. The Wuhou Ancestral Hall is a shrine commemorating Zhu Geliang, the prime minister of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, and the red walls and sandwiched pathways have become a Netflix hotspot. It also preserves a large number of cultural relics of the Three Kingdoms, making it a must-visit place for foreigners who love Chinese history and culture, especially the Three Kingdoms culture.
The Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is one of the iconic attractions in Chengdu. The cute giant pandas are China’s national treasures, and foreigners who come here are adorable when they see the naive pandas eating bamboo, playing and sleeping. Chengdu’s food is even more unforgettable, hot pot is the representative food of Chengdu, spicy and fragrant pot base with a variety of ingredients, so that foreigners can experience the hot and spicy passion of Chinese food.
There are also the Broad and Narrow Alleys, the Broad Alley represents the idle life of Chengdu, the Narrow Alley represents the slow life of Chengdu, and the Well Alley represents the new life of Chengdu, where you can taste a variety of Chengdu specialties, such as rabbit head and sugar-oil fruit, etc., and enjoy the traditional architecture of the western Sichuan houses.
TOP 4 : Hangzhou
Hangzhou is known as “Paradise on Earth”, of which the West Lake is one of the most famous scenic spots in China. West Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the lake is separated by Lonely Mountain, White Causeway, Su Causeway and Yang Gong Causeway, and according to the size of the area, there are five pieces of water surface, such as Outer West Lake, Xili Lake, Beili Lake, Xiaonan Lake and Yuehu Lake, etc. The Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake such as Spring Dawn of Su Causeway, Wind Lotus of Qu Yuan, Autumn Moon of Pinghu Lake, Broken Bridge and other scenic spots of the West Lake are well known.
Visitors can stroll around the West Lake and enjoy the scenery, or take a boat tour to feel the unique flavor of the Jiangnan water town. Hangzhou’s tea culture also has a long history. Longjing Tea from Longjing Village is one of the famous teas in China, and foreign tourists can experience the fun of picking and tasting tea and learn about Chinese tea culture in Longjing Village.
Lingyin Temple is a famous temple in Hangzhou, with magnificent architecture, solemn statues of Buddha and incense, which is visited by a large number of Buddhist believers and foreign tourists every year. Hangzhou also has a well-developed silk industry. The Du Jinsheng Silk Museum showcases the craftsmanship and history of Chinese silk production, and silk products such as silk scarves and pajamas are popular among foreigners.
TOP 5 : Xi’an
Xi’an is one of the four great ancient capitals of China, known as the “Ancient Capital of the Thirteen Dynasties”. The Ancient City Wall is the landmark of Xi’an, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You can ride bicycles on the wall to feel the vicissitudes and heaviness of this ancient city.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang are known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Thousands of terracotta warriors are in different shapes and forms, which are so vivid that they seem to bring people back to the battlefield of the Qin Dynasty. Each Terracotta Warriors and Horses contains the superior skills of ancient craftsmen and is a treasure of ancient Chinese sculpture art, which makes foreign visitors marvel at the strong military power and exquisite craftsmanship of ancient China.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an is a Buddhist holy place, which is not only a masterpiece of architectural art, but also preserves a large number of Buddhist classics. Xi’an is also famous for its culinary culture, such as meat sandwiches, mutton buns and other specialties, whose unique flavors make foreigners rave about them.
TOP 6 : Shanghai
Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city with great modernization and charm, and is known as the “Paris of the East”. The Bund is Shanghai’s landmark attraction, where a cluster of buildings in various styles such as Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, etc., are brought together and look especially charming at night when they are illuminated. Across the river in Lujiazui stands numerous skyscrapers, such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, whose unique shape has become one of the symbols of Shanghai.
Shanghai also has a rich sea culture. Yuyuan Garden is a classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River, which is characterized by jagged pavilions, lofty mountains and rocks, and glistening lakes, and is renowned as “the most marvelous and beautiful garden in Southeast China”, which allows foreign tourists to experience the sophistication of traditional Chinese gardens. Shanghai’s lane life is unique, the Shikumen building carries the life of the old Shanghai people, Tianzifang is a creative neighborhood transformed on the basis of the Shikumen building, where you can find a variety of unique and creative small stores.
Shanghai’s food is also very attractive, with specialties such as pan-fried dumplings and xiaolongbao being popular among foreigners. Shanghai is also the fashion capital of China. Every year, Shanghai Fashion Week gathers the world’s fashionable eyes, with all kinds of fashion shows and trendy brands for foreign fashion lovers to linger on!
TOP 7 : Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing has a deep historical and cultural heritage. It is home to the world’s largest city square – Tiananmen Square, where the daily flag-raising ceremony attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. The magnificent Forbidden City, the royal palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, is a magnificent building with red walls, yellow tiles, gold and blue splendor, and halls and towers, high and low, spectacular and majestic, carrying hundreds of years of historical stories.
The Badaling Great Wall winds through the lofty mountains and ridges, and every year a large number of foreigners come here to experience the fun of climbing the Great Wall and feel the wisdom of ancient Chinese military defense. Beijing’s hutongs are a reflection of old Beijing’s city life. In the winding and deep hutongs, you can see traditional courtyard houses and feel the slow pace of old Beijing’s life.
Beijing is also the cultural center of China, with many top museums, such as the National Museum of China, which houses all kinds of cultural relics from ancient times to modern society, making it a good place to learn about China’s historical development. Beijing’s Peking Opera is also a national treasure of China, which fascinates foreigners with its unique singing, exquisite costumes and wonderful performances.
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