‘Top China Attractions’ Archives
Terracotta Army
Terracotta Army Located in Xi'an, Shaanxi this awesome discovery was made by local peasants digging a well in 1974 and still being worked on to this day. The terracotta army was guarding the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang di, who lived over 2200 years ago. He became famous for unifying the warring states into what is [...]
Tiananmen Square
Tian'an Men Square In the heart of Beijing lies Tian'an Men Square one of China's most famous sites, this mass of open concrete plateau has been host to many of China's celebratory events where mass gathering are held. Tian'an Men Square is surrounded by communist style buildings such as Great Hall of the People, Quin Men and China [...]
Summer Palace, Beijing
Summer Palace, Beijing The Summer Palace, Beijing known as Yihe Yuan was once home to the Quing Dynasty, used mainly as a get away from the forbidden city. As you walk around this immense yet peaceful place, some 716 acres consisting of buildings, lakes and forest walkways. A bit of a history lesson Yihe Yuan, summer palace was sereved [...]
The Bund, Shanghai
The Bund, Shanghai Visiting the Bund in Shanghai is like stepping back in time, the bund used to be know "Zhongshan Lu" and is amazing to see. Shanghai is a city a two half's divided by the river on one side you have the futuristic part called the Pudong and and the other it's the bund, dating back to its colonial hey day with many [...]
Yu Gardens and Bazaar
Yu Gardens and Bazaar The old style buildings of the Yu Gardens and Bazaar are not really old but the style of the roof tops and building design makes a great day out with outstanding views and an amazing garden. The shops sell everything for the tourists from souvenirs to Chinese medicines, the area is very popular so my advice is [...]
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower One of Shanghai attractions the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai is like looking into the future, the design is way ahead of its time and a giant leap forward for shanghai. The 1500 ft Oriental Pearl TV Tower offers astounding views across the city from half way up, which also houses the Shanghai history museum and a [...]
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is a 3 tier building with its splendid circular caisson ceiling with a gilded dragon and phoenix at its centre. The structure is made entirely of wood without using one nail. Completed in the ming Dynasty the temple of heaven more correctly know as Tian Tan is one of the largest temple complexes in [...]
Forbidden City Beijing
Forbidden City Beijing Forming the very heart of Beijing the forbidden city officially know as the palace museum (Gugong). This massive and most impressive complex is the a must see on any trip to Beijing. Built in 1420 and used by 24 emperors who ruled for nearly 500 years with many many concubines per emperor, the place was the eclusive [...]
lantau island Big Buddha
lantau island Big Buddha On the island of Lantau, there is a massive bronze buddha the (Tian Tan Buddha) completed in 1993 and located at the Ngong Ping, Lantau island. There are 2 ways to see the budda one go by cable car from the bus station of Mui Wo. or simple catch the bus for a minium fare. The Po Lin Monastery is set amid spectacular [...]
Great Wall of China
The Great wall of China The great wall of China a sign of China's historic past, it snakes its way over countryside, deserts and some of the most inpasible lands. Taking advantange of the hill tops these towers spaced 2 arrow shots apart to leave no part of the wall unprotected. The wall was a multi function wall as it enablbed speedy [...]
