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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The biggest draw of Xian by far remains the Terracotta Army of the First Emperor Qin Shihuang. The figures are complemented by a display of equally stunning bronze craftsmanship discovered nearby.
Situated in the heart of ancient Xian and within walking distance to the Muslim district and the Bell and Drum Towers, the Citadines Apartment Hotel offers great value for money accommodation.
This is a well run, comfortable and friendly hotel, convenient for the bright lights of the Bell Tower and West Street shopping and entertainment district. Facilities are excellent...
The Mercure Hotel is a comfortable, elegantly appointed hotel, situated ideally on the grounds of Renmin Square. In total there are 113 rooms, each with modern conveniences and...
The Sofitel is Xian’s best option for luxury. Its rooms are stylish and spacious, and the city’s central sights are within easy walking distance.
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