Reasons To Visit China
With some of the most recognisable buildings and monuments in the world, from the ancient Forbidden City to the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Shanghai and Pudong, a trip to China is must for anyone interested in city and rural architecture.
China is awash with enormous cities, arguably the three most famous being Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. All three cities are excellent places to watch the world bustle along around you, whilst of course being some of the top cities to shop and dine.
The portrait of Chairman Mao that stands proud on the front of the Forbidden City is just one of the countless examples of the influence that the Communists have had on this country.
Surely one of the top worldwide cuisines, each region of China is famous for different delicacies. Sichuan hot pot, Hong Kong dim sum, and of course Peking duck, all dishes to get the taste buds going.
In some of the more rural parts of the country ethnic minority groups can be found in large numbers. Many of the same tribes that are found in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand have also settled in Yunnan province and also in Guizhou and Guangxi. Many still wear there traditional dress and so a visit to these regions is often a colourful one!
The different regions of China boast a myriad of different fascinating and beautiful landscapes, the limestone karst mountains in the Guilin area and the high plains crossing over into Tibet to name a couple.
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Nestled beneath the snowy peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the narrow cobbled streets of Old Lijiang make up a World Heritage Town. This region is the stronghold of the Naxi people.
The Sanhe Guesthouse is tastefully decorated and, while simple, has friendly staff and an excellent location for exploring the old town.
The Zen Garden Lion Yard Annexe is a peaceful, tranquil courtyard style hotel, located on the edge of the old town. Views over the rooftops are fantastic, and the hotel is a...
The Lijiang Banyan Tree Resort and Spa is set just out of the town, in the shadow of the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, providing a peaceful retreat in beautiful surroundings.
With magnificent views towards the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Crowne Plaza offers stylish and luxurious accommodation in villas built to blend in to the town’s traditional architecture.
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