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China has many “cities” with natural scenery that will take your breath away, or at least make a feast for your eyes and a pleasant place to relax.

Usually areas of scenic beauty are found outside city limits in a prefecture governed by, and with the same name as, a city. A total of 11 areas have been recognized by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage. Picking the top 10 scenic cities is not easy as China has a great depth of naturally beautiful places. Those listed below attempt to pick ...

China’s vast land area gifts the country with many spectacular landforms, which formed millions of years ago. These natural wonders could be the inspiration of your photography or simply a visual feast for your eyes.

China Highlights here introduces China’s seven most spectacular landforms. Contact us to have us design a tailor-made tour for you, which will allow you to see these magnificent landforms and to visit your other favorite attractions in China. 1. Land of the “Red Flame” – the Red Land of Dongchuan, Yunnan

There is definitely something about China’s hot, sultry summer that adds some romance to the day and night. In this, the tourist peak season with numbers boosted by student holidays, all China is travel-able including the remotest regions of Tibet and the northwest.

Summer Weather in China Flowers are blooming in Shangri-la in West China’s Yunnan province in June The weather varies between month and region, but most places get above 30 °C daily. Mountain areas can be significantly cooler. A rainy season with typhoons and flooding occurs across eastern and southern China from May ...

Besides some world-renowned rivers and mountains, many lakes in China also draw world-wide attention. We have listed the nine most spectacular lakes in China for you.

1. West Lake Beautiful scenery of West Lake Location: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province Tours: Hangzhou tour including West Lake West Lake, also called “Paradise on Earth”, is one of four famous lakes in China and is a UNESCO heritage in Hangzhou City, known the world over. The lake is like an elegant ...

1.Yuyuan Garden Tour: Yuyuan Garden tour Yuyuan Garden is located in Huangpu District in Shanghai. In the garden you can see buildings and bridges with Chinese architecture and classical gardens features. The garden was used as a private garden by a government officer in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Now, it ...

1. The Mogao Grottoes Guanyin in the Mogao Grottos It is said that the Mogao Grottoes will disappear in 50 years, due to the damage brought by tourists. Since 2000 there have been more than 300,000 tourists visiting the Mogao Grottoes every year, which brings more heat, humidity, and carbon ...

The thousands of years’ history, the crisscrossing rivers and the distinctive folk cultures and customs have formed the unique charm of the water towns in Jiangnan Area (the regions south of the downstream Yangtze River). Being influenced by rich ancient Chinese cultures, the dozens of picturesque water towns around the Yangtze River Delta are showing the inimitable scenery to the whole world with their black-awning boats, arch bridges, tilted eaves and their interesting local dialects.

When seeing the beautiful water-town landscapes in the area, you would have the feeling of appreciating famous Chinese ink paintings. To get a true China Experience and appreciate the enchanting water towns in Suzhou and Hangzhou, you can join a Water Town Tour designed by China Highlights./travelguide/water-town/ Zhouzhuang: Most ...

If you enjoy the happening atmosphere of big and rapidly growing cities, then China is the place to come. Feel the buzz of the urbanization rush in the fastest developing country in the history of the planet. When you travel through any mainland Chinese city remember you are walking through a giant that 30 years ago was only a fraction of the size!

Though places like Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan are not typical tourist destinations they have several “undiscovered” attractions, and lots to do. Visit the cities where your clothes and many other everyday items were made. See how these rapidly-developing cities function. Experience China’s most-modern infrastructure. See China’s newest skyscrapers and shopping malls. Become a part of the nightlife. See the ...