The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China in Bejing is a must-see destination, no matter what tour you take or how long you plan to visit. Whether you see it by day or lit up at night, this destination never disappoints. Take time to soak in its borders of steep mountains and its many piers, towers and castles. See more details

The Forbidden City

A fabulous work of architecture, The Forbidden City has nearly 10,000 rooms in over 900 buildings, each with a history that mesmerizes as well as informs. The city is so massive that it is impossible to see it all in one tour. We highlight the best buildings and attractions so you gather a sen See more details

Terra Cotta Warriors

A sight that must be seen to be believed: Over 8,000 replicas of life-size warrior figures covering 22,000 square meters in underground rooms or pits located 20 feet below the surface. This project took Chinese craftsmen and laborers over 36 years to complete. During the Qin dynasty 2,000 year See more details

The Bund

An area--which started out as an isolated sandy beach--has grown into the symbolic representation of Shanghai and a testament to its colorful history. While viewing this "Oriental Wall Street," you can also enjoy the many elements of old Shanghai. The skyline of this area is a wonder to behold See more details

Potala Palace

Symbolic of Tibet, Potola Palace was the historical main residence of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama. This mini city unto itself is replete with colorful 7th and 17th century architecture. The Grand Palace covers an area of over 30,000 square feet, is nearly 350-feet hi See more details

Dian Chi Lake

Dian Chi Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, is a beautiful and scenic body of water that is 6,000 feet above sea level on the Yungui Plateau. Covering a surface area of 116 square miles and 25 miles long, the western side of the lake is surrounded by dense mountain forests, while the eastern si See more details

Li River

The Li River and its borders of surrounding mountains is one of the most scenic locations in the entire world: The landscape is unique in appearance, and rich in its sights and harmony. Li River is a rare destination that soothes the human spirit while invigorating the soul with its beauty. It See more details

West Lake

Located near the Yangtze River, West Lake is also known as "Heavenly Lake" because it hovers in the mountains as if at the entrance to heaven. Anytime is good to visit West Lake because its rolling, rugged hillsides and scenery is beautiful year round. With Hangzhou City nearby, this popular a See more details

Mogao Grottos

Built in 336 A.D., Mogao Grottos is a destination also known as the Thousand-Buddha Grottos. This remote repository, housing one of the world's prime collections of Buddhist artwork and artifacts, rises up four stories in a cliff wall on Mingsha Hill. The murals have a combined length of over See more details

Yellow Mountain

Welcome to one of the most famous mountains in China, if not the world! Yellow Mountain, or Mount Huangshan, has over 72 peaks that stand separate, yet complement each other in various dimensions, with the tallest exceeding 1,800 meters. Steamy hot springs curl mist into fog-shrouded mountains See more details

The Great Wall of China


The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China in Bejing is a must-see destination, no matter what tour you take or how long you plan to visit. Whether you see it by day or lit up at night, this destination never disappoints. Take time to soak in its borders of steep mountains and its many piers, towers and castles. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the only piece of architecture visible from space. Plan time to walk lengths of the wall, and discover this attraction, not only from a distance, but also up close and personal.

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