Top 5 Tourist Cities in China that You Must Visit

As one of the largest countries in the world, China is a must-see for all travelers. As 5 top tourist destinations in the world, you can visit a lot tourist places in China. In this article, I will introduce the top 5 tourist cities in China to you. You can enjoy your trip to this fascinating country.

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1.Beijing

2.Shanghai

3.Hong Kong

4.Xi'an

5.Guilin

1.Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China and one of the largest cities in China. It is located in the north of China and is the center of China's politics, culture, education and international exchanges. Beijing has a profound historical and cultural heritage, rich tourism resources, and a grand and fashionable urban appearance. Beijing can be as a representative of China's imperial city culture. Here, I introduce some famous attractions in detail.

●The Forbidden City

Beijing can be regarded as the most popular of the top 5 tourist cities in China. It has the world's largest and most complete ancient palace complex - the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City in Beijing is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is one of the five largest palaces in the world, along with the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the United States, and the Kremlin in Russia.

●The Great Wall

People often say: "If you haven't been to the Great Wall, you are not a true man." The Great Wall has a history of 2,000 years. The earliest construction of the Great Wall was in the Western Zhou Dynasty. At that time, it was built to defend against attacks and harassment by nomadic peoples in the north. Today, the Great Wall is more than 20,000 kilometers long. The Great Wall of China is also the first of the Seven Wonders of the World.

●Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing. It is 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of 440,000 square meters and can accommodate 1 million people for grand ceremonies. It is the largest city square in the world today and a symbol of Beijing and even the whole of China. Luckily, if you get up very early, you can also watch the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in the morning. Tens of thousands of people are here just for this 1 minute. You can never see that solemn scene anywhere else in the world. It is worth experiencing once.

In addition, you can also visit other famous attractions such as the Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Shichahai·Prince Gong's Mansion, Universal Beijing Resort, and the Olympic Park.

2.Shanghai

Shanghai, the Pearl of the Orient, is a city full of stories, with rich historical and cultural heritage. From classical gardens to skyscrapers, from historical districts to modern art, you can all see them in Shanghai. Here are three must-see attractions.

●The Bund

The Bund is an iconic attraction in Shanghai. Along the Huangpu River, you can see rows of "International Architecture Expo" with different styles.

●The Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a landmark building in Shanghai and was once one of the tallest buildings in Asia. Climbing to the top of the tower, you can overlook the spectacular panoramic view of Shanghai. And especially when night falls, you can see all brilliant lights of Shanghai.

●Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road is the most famous commercial street in Shanghai, integrating shopping, dining and entertainment. It starts from People's Square in the west and ends at the Bund in the east. Here, you can experience the prosperity and fashion of Shanghai.

In addition, if you have enough time, you can also visit famous attractions such as Shanghai Disneyland, City God Temple and Xintiandi.

3.Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. Now, Hangzhou has become a famous "tourist city" and the West Lake has been recognized as a "world natural and cultural dual heritage".

●West Lake

West Lake has become a world-famous tourist destination for its beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and numerous places of interest and historical sites. And it is known as "Paradise on Earth" by the world.

●Qiantang River

Due to the narrow river surface and bulging riverbed, the tidal waves in this section are surging, forming the world-famous spectacle of "Qiantang River Tide". On the 18th day of the eighth lunar month every year, you can see the high tide at the best time.

●Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple, also known as Yunlin Temple, is backed by Beigao Peak and faces Feilai Peak. As an ancient Chinese Buddhist temple, it was built in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (326 AD). Lingyin Temple is the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou, hidden in the mountains and forests, with a quiet environment. In addition, you can also enjoy these famous scenic spots such as Songcheng, Leifeng Pagoda, Xixi Wetland, and Qiandao Lake.

4.Xi'an

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi Province. As the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, it has rich historical and cultural heritage. In Xi'an, you can visit these attractions: Xi'an City Wall, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Huaqing Palace, Tang Paradise, Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an Bell Tower, Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum, etc.

●Xi'an City Wall

The Xi'an City Wall is one of the most complete ancient city walls. And it is also a landmark attraction of the ancient capital of Xi'an. Here, you can feel the ancient and modern cultures.

●Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

Here, you can visit the magnificent Qin Terracotta Warriors, which is one of the wonders of the world and known as the eighth wonder of the world.

●Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City

The spot is a showcase of the Tang culture in Xi'an. It is also a must-see attraction when you visit Xi'an. Its night view here is very charming.

5.Guilin

Guilin is the capital of Guangxi Province. It is famous for its mountains and rivers. Here are three famous spots.

●Lijiang River Scenic Area

The mountains on both sides of the Lijiang River are majestic and tall, with various shapes. It is he essence of Guilin's scenery. Here is a suggestion for you. If Li River rises, it is recommended not to travel on a bamboo raft, but to take a large boat.

●Yulong River Scenic Area

The Yulong River Scenic Area has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Guangxi’s three famous ancient bridges – Yulong Bridge, Xiangui Bridge and Fuli Bridge – are all located in the Yulong River Scenic Area.

●Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area

The Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is located in the center of Guilin City. The Elephant Trunk Hill in the spot looks like a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink the Li River. It is one of Guilin’s famous landmarks.