Beijing, the thriving Capital CityTop
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is a municipality governed directly by the Chinese government. Chinese civilizations took birth in these areas and Beijing has been the capital for the last 3000 years, spanning several Chinese dynasties. It is also one of the six ancient capitals of China. With thousands of years of history behind it, Beijing is predictably on the itinerary of every visitor to China.
A first look at Beijing presents a modern city with skyscrapers and a stylish population that is familiar with the latest mobile phone technology and MTV. A far cry from the Maoist inclined population a first-time visitor has in mind. However, Beijing is an exception and hardly a representative of the rest of the country. Within the city itself you will need to scratch the surface to see its more personal and cherished side.
Beijing has the best food and nightlife China can offer. It is a good idea to stay in Beijing and visit other places nearby. There are several short trips you can take from Beijing. The city of Chengde, situated north-east of Beijing, is an interesting place to visit. Chengde, a mountain resort, was chosen by the Kangxi Emperor as his summer resort and boasts of some impressive imperial buildings. Close to Beijing are some coastal town retreats like Shanhaiguan and Beidaihe, where today's Beijing residents take a break from their daily life.
Famous tourist attractions in ChinaTop
A first look at Beijing presents a modern city with skyscrapers and a stylish population that is familiar with the latest mobile phone technology and MTV. A far cry from the Maoist inclined population a first-time visitor has in mind. However, Beijing is an exception and hardly a representative of the rest of the country. Within the city itself you will need to scratch the surface to see its more personal and cherished side.
Beijing has the best food and nightlife China can offer. It is a good idea to stay in Beijing and visit other places nearby. There are several short trips you can take from Beijing. The city of Chengde, situated north-east of Beijing, is an interesting place to visit. Chengde, a mountain resort, was chosen by the Kangxi Emperor as his summer resort and boasts of some impressive imperial buildings. Close to Beijing are some coastal town retreats like Shanhaiguan and Beidaihe, where today's Beijing residents take a break from their daily life.
Famous tourist attractions in ChinaTop
Yellow River Valley: The Chinese civilization began with settlements near the Yellow river and became the dominant culture of China. Remnants of the Neolithic period are scattered over this landscape.
Cave Temples at Datong and Luoyang: The Yungang Caves are located west of Datong and have magnificent Buddhist grotto art. South of Luoyang City is the Longmen Cave Temple. These first appeared during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Terracotta Army at X'ian: The Terracotta warriors and horses were discovered as late as 1974 by local farmers near X'ian in the Shaanxi province and are considered the most noteworthy archaeological excavation of the 20th century. The warriors were built to stand guard over the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Ancient Towns of China: There are other less known ancient towns such as Kaifeng in Henan (one of the ancient capitals of China), which has attractions such as Tie Ta, the Iron Pagoda and Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius in Shandong Province. It also has the cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion, where the descendents of Confucius lived.
Tai Shan: Since time immemorial the Tai Shan Mountain has been an important pilgrimage centre for the Chinese. The Taoists consider it a sacred mountain and believe it acts as a connection between heaven and earth. The Chinese pay homage at this site even today.
Song Shan: The Son Shan Mountain in Henan sees a different type of pilgrim - these pilgrims visit the famous Shaolin Temple where the art of kung-fu originated.
Wutai Shan in Shanxi: This is also known as the Five Terrace Mountain and has been a predominantly Buddhist pilgrimage site for over 2000 years. It is a very well maintained religious site in the country.
Central China is home to beautiful sceneryTop
Cave Temples at Datong and Luoyang: The Yungang Caves are located west of Datong and have magnificent Buddhist grotto art. South of Luoyang City is the Longmen Cave Temple. These first appeared during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Terracotta Army at X'ian: The Terracotta warriors and horses were discovered as late as 1974 by local farmers near X'ian in the Shaanxi province and are considered the most noteworthy archaeological excavation of the 20th century. The warriors were built to stand guard over the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Ancient Towns of China: There are other less known ancient towns such as Kaifeng in Henan (one of the ancient capitals of China), which has attractions such as Tie Ta, the Iron Pagoda and Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius in Shandong Province. It also has the cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion, where the descendents of Confucius lived.
Tai Shan: Since time immemorial the Tai Shan Mountain has been an important pilgrimage centre for the Chinese. The Taoists consider it a sacred mountain and believe it acts as a connection between heaven and earth. The Chinese pay homage at this site even today.
Song Shan: The Son Shan Mountain in Henan sees a different type of pilgrim - these pilgrims visit the famous Shaolin Temple where the art of kung-fu originated.
Wutai Shan in Shanxi: This is also known as the Five Terrace Mountain and has been a predominantly Buddhist pilgrimage site for over 2000 years. It is a very well maintained religious site in the country.
Central China is home to beautiful sceneryTop
Central China is known for its scenic beauty. It forms a basin around the central regions of Asia's longest river, the Yangtze. It was once the principle transport route and provided regular ferry rides for passengers on this great river. The provinces in Anhui, Hubei Jiangxi and Hunan are farmed extensively by the waters of two huge freshwater lakes, Poyang and Donting, which are found upstream of the Yangtze. There are a number of busy riverside ports including Wuhan, a modern commercial centre of finance, industry, trade and science. It is also a corporate and a transportation hub.
Central China's link with the past includes two thousand-year-old tombs and third-century battlefields and the Hunanese village of Shaoshan, which is Mao Zedong's birthplace. Other places worth a visit are the Huang Shan peaks in Anhui, clothed in clouds and dotted with pine trees, and Hubei's Wudang Shan Mountain, which has many Taoist temples. The Hunan's Wulingyuan Scenic Reserve has spectacular scenery and includes the Zhangjiajie National Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve and Tianzi Mountain Natural Reserve.
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Central China's link with the past includes two thousand-year-old tombs and third-century battlefields and the Hunanese village of Shaoshan, which is Mao Zedong's birthplace. Other places worth a visit are the Huang Shan peaks in Anhui, clothed in clouds and dotted with pine trees, and Hubei's Wudang Shan Mountain, which has many Taoist temples. The Hunan's Wulingyuan Scenic Reserve has spectacular scenery and includes the Zhangjiajie National Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve and Tianzi Mountain Natural Reserve.
Source: http://www.chinahotel-link.com/china-guide
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