38 attractions to visit in China

The Celestial Empire is one of the most visited countries in the world. Every year this amazing country is visited by millions of tourists who come here attracted by its rich history, incredible monuments, temples, towers, as well as beautiful landscapes and hearty food. We have collected for you the most outstanding sights of China, which you definitely need to visit at least once in your life.

1. The fabulous Reed Flute Cave, hiding in the depths of the Chinese land. Only there you can see stalagmites and stalactites illuminated in different colors.

2. In the picturesque village of Hongcun, which is over 900 years old, time seems to have stopped.

3. The famous Peking duck, of course, is worth trying in Beijing. And the best place for this is the Da Dong Duck Roast restaurant.

4. Take a ride on the toboggan run of the Great Wall of China with a length of 1580 meters, which starts from the Mutianyu section.

5. Conquer the sand dunes of the Gobi Desert riding a camel, which will take you straight to Lake Yueyaquan in the Dunhuang Oasis.

6. The coastal shoal of Xiapu, located along the southeast coast of China in Fujian Province, is considered an excellent place for fishing.

7. Scorpions and other Chinese culinary delights can be tasted at the Wangfujing Night Market in Beijing.

8. To date, about 1800 fortified multi-storey mansions of diaolou have been preserved in Kaiping County, which were built in the early 20th century to protect local residents.

9. Take a walk along the waterfront in Shanghai.

10. Enjoy the scenic view of one of the largest waterfalls in Asia, Huangshu.

11. Take a sun bath on the beaches of Hainan.

12. The Forbidden City and the Palace Museum of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing.

13. Walk along the 12-kilometer Longtan Valley and admire the reddish-purple quartz sandstone.

14. This is a traditional brunch for Southern China, during which dim sum is served — small portions of dessert, fruits, vegetables or seafood. You can taste it in City Hall at Maxim's Palace Restaurant.

15. An open escalator will take you to the best boutiques in Hong Kong.

16. Did you know that the floating mountains-islands on the planet Pandora from the famous movie "Avatar" were created in the image of a real place on earth. This miracle is located in Zhangjiajie National Park.

17. Fans of unusual travel can ride a donkey through the Gobi Desert in Inner Mongolia and spend the night in a yurt.

18. Climb the Lushan Mountains, and you will understand why artists and poets come here in search of inspiration.

19. All lovers of excitement gather in Macau, the only place in China where gambling is officially allowed.

20. You can see your reflection in the mirror lake of Tianchi, or "Heavenly Lake". This is the deepest lake in China, which is located at the top of Changbaishan Mountain.

21. Wander through a village made entirely of ice at the world's largest ice and snow festival in Harbin.

22. Take a boat trip along the mountain range on the coast of "Golden Stone", Dalian.

23. Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai is a great place for a leisurely stroll.

24. Ancient Buddhist temples are represented in Yungang cave grottoes in Shanxi province.

25. What could be better than cycling through the park and the surroundings of Lake Xihu in Hangzhou?

26. Terracotta Army in Siane will make an indelible impression even on a sophisticated tourist.

27. Play with the golden monkey in the forest area of Shennongjia.

28. Spicy pork brains in boiling chili oil is a real challenge for taste buds.

29. The photo was taken in the fabulous Reed Flute Cave.

30. Funny cuddling pandas in Chongqing.

31. Jiuzhaigou National Park-Reserve is known for its multi-level waterfalls and colored lakes.

32. The legend of Aladdin is rumored to have originated in the bazaar of Urumqi.

33. Night lights of the fountain of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an.

34. Take a cruise on Eurasia's longest and most abundant Yangtze River in Yunnan Province.

35. Visit the mausoleum of Mao Zedong — a symbol of communism in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

36. The Leaping Tiger Gorge in Likiang is famous for its incredible panoramas and landscapes.

37. Tourists visiting China in February are given a unique opportunity to celebrate another New Year according to the Eastern lunar calendar.

38. A magnetoplane, or Maglev, is a maglev train that reaches speeds of up to 500 km/h.

39. Yulongxueshan, or "Snow Peak of Jade Dragon Mountain", is a national park in Yunnan Province, offering breathtaking views of the mountains covered with a dense blanket of snow.