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Best Destinations in China for First Time Visitors

In this Page, justo trip will recommend most popular China tours and Best Destinations in China for First Time Visitors and to help these tourists to make a tour plan. Now, please come with justo trip to find you own China tour.

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Beijing: The Imperial Capital Where History Meets Modern Power

Xi'an: Gateway to the Silk Road and Home of the Terracotta Army

Shanghai: China's Dazzling Window to the Future

Guilin: Karst Peaks and the Poetic Li River Landscape

Hong Kong: Where East Meets West in a Skyline of Contrasts

Zhangjiajie: The Otherworldly Sandstone Peaks That Inspired Avatar

Yangtze River Cruise: Cruising Through China's Grandest River Landscape

Chongqing: The Mountain City of Neon Nights and Fiery Hotpot

Chengdu: Pandas, Teahouses, and the Slow Pulse of Sichuan

Datong: Ancient Buddhist Caves and Cliffside Wonders

Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China now, has served as a capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and scenic beauty. including the Forbidden City - the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex in the world; the Temple of Heaven - where Ming and Qing emperors performed solemn rituals for bountiful harvests; the Summer Palace - the emperors' magnificent garden retreat; the Ming Tombs - the stately and majestic mausoleums of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors; and the world-renowned and genuinely inspiring Badaling section of the Great Wall.

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Xi'an

Xian is an ancient capital of China. Major attractions in Xian include the Qin Terracotta Army - "the 8th wonder of the world", the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - the most outstanding landmark of Xian, Banpo Neolithic Village Museum - the remains of a 6,000 year-old village once home to a matriarchal clan community, and the Xian City Wall which stretches round the old city.

Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the world largest seaports and China major industrial as well as commercial center. Shanghai has more than 70 sites of historical interest and cultural relics, which best represent the distinctive characteristic of Shanghai regional culture. What is more, Shanghai is the Paradise of gourmets, who may find thousands of restaurants here that serve a complete list of China's major famous cuisines and various foreign foods. Shanghai also received the name of 'Exhibition of the World Architecture’; the city has a collection of buildings with different architectural styles along the Bund and elsewhere of the city.

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Guilin

Guilin, like a glittering pearl on a green carpet, the scenery here enjoys the praise of "top landscape in the world". It is famous for its unrivalled karst landscape, exquisite mountains, limpid rivers, wired caves and beautiful rocks. Besides the unparallel scenery, the city also boasts its time-honored history. Guilin has been the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi since more than 1,000 years ago. The Lingqu Canal built 214 B.C. in Xing'an County has witnessed the change during these 2,000 years.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the “Heaven of Food and Shopping” and offers the best opportunities for relaxation with luxury hotels, exquisite food, vibrant nightlife and fascinating and charming souvenirs to take home. Hong Kong is a popular tourist destination as well as being one of the world's major business centres. It has over 260 outlying islands but only a few are inhabited. Hong Kong Island is an eclectic mix of modern skyscrapers, colonial buildings and traditional temples.

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie is really popular after the movie Avatar. As the real world of the Pandora, the towering mountains in Zhangjiajie attract many travelers to travel to Zhangjiajie, China. On sunny days, you can see the spectacular stone pillars. On foggy days, you can see the wonderland in the mist. Zhangjiajie is always beautiful in different time. Located near the Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Ancient Town, Zhangjiajie provides you wonderful scenery of mountains as well as the charming ethic culture in Hunan Province. At nights, the ancient towns become more attractive because of the lights.

You can travel to Zhangjiajie anytime you like. Kindly reminder, there will be crowds in peak seasons of Zhangjiajie. Please get prepared of the lining up for waiting.

Yangtze River Cruise

Yangtze River is one of the most famous and beautiful rivers of China. And the Yangtze River cruise is mature. There are Century series, Victoria series and Yangtze series cruises on the Yangtze River. You have many choices of the cruises according to your budget and preference. Cruising on the Yangtze River, you can see the spectacular three gorges and wonderful shore excursions along the way.

The best time to visit the Yangtze will depend on your preference. If you want to enjoy the autumn foliage along the Yangtze River, you can visit the Yangtze River in autumn. If you want to enjoy the lush landscapes of the Yangtze River, you can visit the Yangtze River in spring. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can visit the Yangtze River in winter.

Chongqing

Boasting magical transportation, friendly people, authentic hotpot, Chongqing is one of the most popular cities in China. There are many places in Chongqing to enjoy the night view, including Hongya Cave, A Tree Viewing Platform at Nanshan Mountain and the night cruise on the river. If you like the spicy foods, you should not miss the hotpot in Chongqing, which is one of the representative hotpots in China. To witness the magical transportation in Chongqing, you can visit the Liziba Station and the Huangjuewan Overpass. To enjoy the local life of Chongqing, you can take the Yangtze River Ropeway to have a panoramic view of the Yangtze River and Chongqing city.

Chongqing is always beautiful in different seasons. Please note that Chongqing is really hot in summer. If you want to avoid the heat in summer, you can choose other seasons to visit Chongqing.

Chengdu

As the hometown of lovely giant pandas, Chengdu is a popular destination in the southwest of China. In Chengdu, you can witness the cute giant pandas, taste the hotpot, know about the history of the Three Kingdoms Period and experience the slow-paced life of the local people. Leshan Giant Buddha, which is not far away from Chengdu, is one of the most famous statues of Buddhas in China. And Chengdu is convenient to visit the Jiuzhai Valley, a picturesque wonderland in China.

Chengdu is suitable to visit in different seasons. Please note that famous attractions like the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will be very crowded in the public holidays in China. Please get prepared of the waiting time of queuing up.

Datong

If you like the ancient architectures of China, you should not miss Datong in Shanxi Province in China. Located near Beijing, Datong has convenient transportation. With long history, profound culture and ancient architectures, Datong is worth visiting when traveling to China.

Yungang Grottoes are one of the most famous grottoes in China. The Hanging Temple is another highlight of Datong. Standing on the Hanging Temple, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes and get more close to the history. Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple are worth visiting in Datong. And you can also visit the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong Ancient City.

The best time to visit Datong is spring and autumn with less crowds and comfortable weather. If you are not afraid of coldness, Datong in winter is also beautiful especially when the ancient buildings are covered by snow.

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