Top 9 Tourist Attractions in China 2011

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Beijing
1.Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall: It is claimed as the most beautiful great wall section, 70km away from Beijing city, with less tourist and great people-free photo opportunities. There are a lot of walking involved and you can use cable car up and down for the amazing scenery on the top of the wonder.

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2.Pecking Duck Dinner
Pecking Duck Dinner: known as the "No.1 delicacy under heaven," it is a representative of Beijing cuisine - the dish is mostly prized for the thin, crispy skin, though the meat is fat, it is tender and tasty, not greasy. The duck will be cu up and rolled up in something similar to tortilla shells and don’t forget to try some sweet sauce.

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3.Pecking Opera Show
Pecking Opera Show: Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater which combines music, vocal performance, dance and acrobatics. The costumes and makeup of the actor make the whole show fun, just see when you are not understand what’s the singing.

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Shanghai
1.The Bund
The Bund: walking down the bund and see the Old Shanghai at early 20th century, while opposite across the Huangpu River, the modern skylines line on the river bank. The views are different at morning, day and night: local people enjoy kinds of activity at morning…

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2.Yu Garden & Bazaar
Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar are the most traditional Chinese areas in downtown Shanghai. Just walk along the maze-like paths and enjoy various buildings and gardens; outside the garden, there are many traditional souvenirs as long as you know how to bargain.

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3.Xintiandi
Xintiandi, the former French Concession area of Shanghai, it is now a famous district for shopping, eating and entertainment. The Shikumen style buildings on narrow alleys are attractive, with exquisitely-preserved antique walls, tiles and exterior of old houses.

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Lhasa
1.Barkhor Street:
Barkhor Street is a nice place to soaking up Tibetan Buddhism culture and some gift souvenirs. There are numerous stalls and items of Tibetan and Buddhists nature to be found. It is the bustling neighborhood to Lhasa, which is always surrounded by pilgrims, locals and few tourists who come to visit Jokhang Temple, considered the holiest place in Tibet.

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2.Potala Palace
The Potala is a treasure and a treasure house, that it contains the golden handwritten Buddhist scriptures, valuable gifts from Chinese emperors, and a lot of priceless antiques. There are many colorful sculptures and paintings chronicling Buddhist folklore and ancient Tibetan life.

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Yangtze River Cruise
1.Fengdu Ghost City
Fengdu is located on the northern bank of the Yangtze, 176 kilometers downstream from Chongqing. Known as the "Ghost City", Fengdu is a very popular shore excursion site for tourists on the Yangtze River.

Comments

  • Been to Badaling great wall last year and it is so amazing to look around on the top of the wall! did not try roast duck and would like to taste it in near future
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