By Henry Grahame
Introduction
From Shanghai to Beijing, there are countless China landmarks to visit and explore. This article...
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The Great Wall of China is a 13,170-mile-long wall and is one of the world's...
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The Forbidden City, now called the Palace Museum, has always been an important part of...
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Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of Beijing, is a beautiful city square that separates...
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This place of worship in Beijing is where the Ming Dynasty's emperors held the Heaven...
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Located in northwest Beijing, the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan in Chinese) is the most well-preserved garden...
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If you enjoy visiting ancient Chinese temples, then you shouldn't miss the Lama Temple when...
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Located in the Xicheng District in Beijing, this zoological park was China's first zoo. The...
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Houhai, which means "Back Lakes," is a big artificial lake in Beijing. It used to...
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Just north of the Forbidden City in Beijing is another famous landmark in China, Jingshan...
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Yu Garden is considered a must-see attraction in China. Located in Shanghai, it dates back...
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The Bund (or Waitan), located in Shanghai, is a delightful waterfront area with buildings and...
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Shanghai is famous for its energy, modern architecture, and bustling energy, and is easily one...
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At 492 meters and 101 stories tall, the Shanghai World Financial Center is the world's...
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Established in 1991, this tower in Shanghai creates a visual of twin dragons playing with...
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Considered the 8th wonder of the world by many, this museum, also known as the...
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The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, also frequently called the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), is...
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Built during the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty Tombs are a collection of famous mausoleums...
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Jiuzhai Valley National Park, or Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve, is a famous tourist attraction in China...
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Chimelong Paradise, also called Guangzhou Chimelong Holiday Resort, is a park with thrilling roller coasters...
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The Guangzhou Opera House is one of many important landmarks in China. The opera house...
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The Yangtze River is a well-known natural landmark in China. It is over 6,300 kilometers...
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Located near Chengdu in the Sichuan province, the Dujiangyan Panda Base is home to Giant...
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Known also as "the Palace of Natural Arts," the Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is...
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Mount Hua is located approximately 120 kilometers from Xi'an and is the westernmost mountain of...
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Built to protect, study, and showcase prehistorical items, the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu is...
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The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is very different from other zoos in...
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If you want to take a nice boat trip, why not visit the Li River...
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Heaven's Gate Mountain, or in Chinese Tianmen Mountain, is a famous landmark in China. The...
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There are 56 World Heritage sites in China, and the Mogao Caves, or Buddha Grottos...
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Standing at 71 meters tall and carved from stone, the Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo...
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Located in Hangzhou, China, West Lake (Xi Hu) is a popular tourist destination in China...
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Mount Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain, is one of China's most important mountains, with many calling...
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Mount Tai is one of five sacred mountains in China and is located in the...
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The Rainbow Mountains are found in Zhangye National Geopark in Gansu. What's unique about this...
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Harbin Ice & Snow World is a more modern China landmark but is well worth...
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Saint Sophia Cathedral, or Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom of God, is a Russian Orthodox...
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The Longmen Grottoes are another of the famous Chinese landmarks that feature Buddhist art. These...
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There are many incredible temples to see in China, but White Horse Temple is particularly...
Conclusion
Overall, China is an excellent option for an eventful vacation. From historical monuments to amusement...
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