2014 Top 8 Destinations in China
China is a so vast country with rich tourism resources that even as a Chinese local people it is difficult to visit all tourist cities. In order to save your time and bring convenience, we forecast the below eight hottest destinations for tourists to China in 2014. Among them, there are ancient capitals, modern metropolises, picturesque cities and areas. By providing you the relevant information of eight best-selected destinations we sincerely hope it could give you some references and make your tour well worth the money.
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Beijing
As the heart of China, Beijing will continue to be the hottest tourist destination in China in 2014 for its deep cultural heritage. The city has over three thousand years of history, more than eight hundred and sixty years been established as the capital of China. Its numerous historical sites and cultural landscapes attract hundreds of millions of tourists each year, the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Peking Opera and so forth will definitely electrify you. Learn more...
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Shanghai
Located at west of the Yangtze River estuary, Shanghai is China's key city and an international metropolis. About Shanghai the first ones that come to mind are high-rise Oriental Pearl TV Tower, booming Bund and Nanjing Road. But even you take 72 hours of visa-free time to pay a short visit, you can find historical relics such as Yuyuan Garden also harmoniously exist in the modern city, and ancient water town as Zhouzhuang just around. Learn more...
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Xi'an
Xi'an is the birthplace of Chinese civilization, the cradle of Chinese nation, the eastern starting point of Silk Road and the city founded as capital by most dynasties with longest time in ancient China. The 8th World Wonder-Terracotta Army and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall and other historical relics in different dynasties will show people as usual in the coming year this one of four great ancient capitals of China as well as the world.Learn more...
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Guilin
The fantastic karst landform, rich cultures, etc. enable Guilin to be a famous international tourist city, and known as "second to none in scenery under heaven". To see golden wave of magnificent rice terraces in autumn at Longsheng, leisurely walk on the "global village" West Street, and lose yourself in the beautiful scenery of Li River by having a cruise, or taking helicopter, a new program which is going to favor tourists, you will find Guilin really deserves the reputation. Learn more...
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Yunnan
Yunan is a province with most of world-famous tourist cities and areas such as Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, etc in China. For its marvelous natural landscapes and rich ethnic customs, Yunnan has always been a favourite of visitors. Look ahead, the earth art is Yuanyang Terraced Fields, and the lost palette of God is Dongchuan Red Land; while Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and other scenery are also breathtaking beauties.Learn more...
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Yangtze River
Stunning natural beauties as Three Gorges, Shennong Stream; historical and cultural relics like "Ghost City" Fengdu, White Emperor City; human's masterpiece-the Three Gorges Dam; various excellent performances & activities and superior accommodation & services and so forth, all of these can be realized during Yangtze River cruise, there is no wonder that since the beginning of the cruise Yangtze River became a popular destination in China. Learn more...
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Zhangjiajie
With fame of the first National Forest Park of China, magnificent natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, as well as some eye-catching challenging activities, Zhangjiajie is a very famous tourist destination in China. After being a design model for Hallelujah Mountain in the movie "Avatar", Zhangjiajie is more widely known by people from all over the world. If you're interested, just come to Zhangjiajie in 2014 to see the "floating mountain" before the showing of Avatar 2.Learn more...
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Guangzhou
Guangzhou is the third Chinese city adopting the 72-hour visa-free policy, which enacted in 2013 the policy will lure more tourists who are transit passengers in Guangzhou to explore this south gate of China. To learn its past through visiting Western Han Nanyue King Tomb Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Park or traditional architecture Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, and to feel the colorful modern city life by enjoying a Pearl River cruise or cantonese food, etc. Learn more...