China has many tourist attractions thanks to its
vast territory, beautiful
landscapes, long history,
and splendid culture. There are 99 state-class
historical and cultural cities, 750 national-class
cultural relics and
places of historical interest
under key government protection, and 119 major
scenic
spots, 19 of which are listed as world Natural and Cultural
Heritages.
The long history
and brilliant culture of China can be retraced in the
ancient ruins and relics. Beijing, Xian,
Nanjing, Luoyang, Kaifeng,
Hangzhou, and Anyang are
the seven ancient capitals, and people can follow
the
traces of Confucius, Qin Shihuang, and Genghis Khan to
admire the
extensive and profound Chinese
culture.
China has long been known
for its beautiful landscapes. Some of the most
famous
are the Lijiang River in Guilin, the Five Mountains, the
Three Gorges
along the Changjiang River, and the
water scenes in southern China. There
noted tourist
attractions include Mount Huangshan in Anhui Province, Mount
Emei in Sichuan Province, the Huanggoushu Waterfall
and Limestone Caves in
Guizhou Province, the Stone
Forest in Yunnan Province, the Grasslands in the
nner
Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the frost-covered trees in
Jilin
Province in winter.
Chinas folklore is especially
attractive. There are more than 40 yearly
festivals.
And every ethnic minority group have its own festivals.
China is
also famous for its special arts such as
Beijing Opera, acrobatics, songs
and dances, and
calligraphy and painting.
With a
long coastline, Chinas many fine ports and coastal
areas are choice
destinations for vacationers. China
has established a number of national
holiday resorts,
thus offering more choices for vacationers.
China has seen a rapid development in
tourism and a great improvement in
tourist facilities
such as accommodations, food, shopping, and recreation. You
will enjoy the best
service during your stay in
China.
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