Top 6 landmarks to visit while in China



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Each country has its own major tourist attractions, and China is no exception. When traveling here, make sure you at least pay a visit to the most beautiful six sights in China: the Great Wall on the Mao Loyalty Ridge, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Giant Panda Reserve, the Yuan Plateau on the Li River and Mount Everest.

In today’s article we’ll look at some of the most famous Chinese, all of which are ideal places to visit during your first trip to China.

Mutianyu – the best place to see the Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is one of the most important tourist attractions in China, and a symbol of the country. If you plan to visit the Great Wall of China, the best section you can start is at Mutianyu, which has been completely restored and offers elegant landscapes, less crowds and great walking conditions. Perhaps the most challenging route is near Mao’s Loyalty Ridge, where you can take about 30 minutes to climb the stairs.

The main landmark of the Great Wall section of Mutianyu is the hill with a large inscription on the stone saying “忠于 毛主席” (Be loyal to the Chairman Mao), which was made during the Cultural Revolution period (1966-1976). When you stand on the edge you can see a magnificent view of the Mutiyanu Great Wall section.

Forbidden City – The world’s largest imperial palace

The Forbidden City (or Palace Museum) is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions to visit for all travelers to China. This imperial palace dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It has been home to 24 emperors. Today this palace has become a large museum with thousands of historical monuments documenting those spectacular eras.

The layout of this palace is very strictly in accordance with the Fengshui rules, and is considered the best preserved palace in China, and is the largest ancient palace building in the world (720,000 square meters and has more than 9,000 halls). This palace reflects the development of traditional Chinese architecture.

The Terracotta Warriors museum

This underground imperial army was buried in 210 BC with the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. The beautiful attraction is among the most visited places in China altogether. The Terracotta Warriors Museum contains three huge pits, covering an area of ​​22,780 square meters. It has more than 8,000 soldiers and horses made of clay, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons.

The Terracotta Warriors are the first underground battalion to be buried about one kilometer from the tomb of Emperor Qin. This army is displayed in the museum built at the place of the archaeological excavations.

The best place to see giant pandas

Giant pandas in China have become one of the most preferred tourist attractions in China, along with the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army. The best places to see giant pandas are at Dujiangyan Banda Base in Chengdu.

Giant pandas are considered endangered animals, due to deforestation and hunting (especially before 1950). Not long ago, the number of giant pandas fell rapidly. Today, this beautiful animal does not live anywhere else in the world except China.

The 20 Yuan Bank Note Site

With the issuance of the new Chinese banknote of 20 yuan (20 yuan), the “Li River” scenery printed on the back of the bill has become a milestone for China. This image was taken at a location near Xingping Dock in Yangshuo. It is part of the Li River cruise route. The Lee River is famous for its karst landforms, limestone cones, and breathtaking hills. It has inspired many Chinese poets and artists throughout the times, and has been photographed hundreds of times in various newspapers and magazines.

Take a cruise along the Li River and enjoy the beautiful landscapes, and experience cycling in the Yangshuo countryside, featuring plenty of natural, beautiful sceneries you won’t forget.

Mount Qomolangma or Everest

Mount Qomolangma is a sacred mountain for the Tibetan people. It is also a trademark of the Himalayas, Tibet and even China. This mountain runs along the border between China and Nepal, with a northern node in Tingri. In the Qomolangma mountain area there are more than 40 mountains with a height of more than 7,000 meters. Hundreds of climbers are trying every year to climb to the highest peak in the mountain, since the first success recorded in 1953.

The best time to climb Everest is from early September to late October, before the wind season (November to February).

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