The top ten scenic spots for foreigners traveling to China

1、the Forbidden city



The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure ancient building complex in China and even the world. It is known as "the first of the five major palaces in the world". The Forbidden City was built under the order of Yongle Emperor Zhu Di. According to its layout and functions, it is divided into two parts: the "outer court" and the "inner court". Taking Qianqing Gate as the boundary, the outer court is to the south of Qianqing Gate and the inner court is to the north. The outer dynasty is also called the "former dynasty". It is centered on the three main halls of Taihe Hall (Jinluan Hall), Zhonghe Hall and Baohe Hall. It is the place where feudal emperors exercised their power and held grand ceremonies. The inner court is centered on the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, Kunning Palace and the three rear palaces, as well as the East Sixth Palace and the West Sixth Palace on the east and west sides. It is where the feudal emperors and concubines lived, which is commonly known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courtyards" .

There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the Forbidden City. According to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one-sixth of the total number of cultural relics in the country. The Clock Museum has clock demonstrations at 11 o'clock and 14 o'clock every day, which is not to be missed.

2、Badaling Great Wall



The Badaling Great Wall is the best-preserved section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and the most representative section. It is the outpost of Juyongguan, an important pass of the Great Wall. With an altitude of 1,015 meters, it has a dangerous terrain and strong gates. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. Climbing the Badaling Great Wall, you can see the undulating mountains as far as the eye can see, and the majestic and vigorous northern mountains stretch endlessly. The Badaling Great Wall is majestic because of the mountains, and the mountains are even more steep because of the Great Wall. "You are not a true man unless you visit the Great Wall." The Badaling Great Wall is a must-see for people from all walks of life at home and abroad when visiting Beijing. So far, more than 300 world-famous people, including Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher, have climbed the Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall offers a panoramic view of the beautiful mountains and rivers here.

3、Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum



The Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum mainly consists of two parts: the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum. Qin Shihuang Yingzheng began building the cemetery when he ascended the throne at the age of 13. The construction took 38 years and the project was huge. The creation of the terracotta warriors and horses is based on real life, vivid, delicate and lifelike. Before visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, it is best to understand the relevant historical knowledge.

4、Three Gorges of the Yangtze River



When the Yangtze River flows through the eastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, it breaks through the mountains and rushes to form a magnificent and unique grand canyon, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The Three Gorges stretches from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing City in the west to Nanjinguan in Yichang City, Hubei Province in the east. It consists of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Among them, Qutang Gorge is located in Fengjie, Chongqing, Wu Gorge is located in Wushan, Chongqing and Badong County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei, and Xiling Gorge is located in Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei. Four hundred miles of steep passages and three beautiful names accommodate endless beautiful scenery. It is the most unique and magnificent landscape gallery on the Yangtze River.

5、Guilin Yangshuo landscape



"Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world, and Yangshuo is the best in Guilin" highly summarizes the important position that Yangshuo's natural scenery occupies in the world. "Green mountains, beautiful waters, strange caves, and beautiful rocks" are among the four wonders in the world. The tourism resources in the county can be divided into the first ring, the second belt and the fifth scenic spot. The scenery of the Yangshuo section of the Lijiang River is the essence of the entire Lijiang River, and there are also famous scenic spots such as Yulong River, Shili Gallery, Guzhai Stone City, and Xingping Ancient Town.

6、Sichuan Wolong Giant Panda Reserve



Wolong Nature Reserve is located in the southwest of Wenchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. In the 200,000-hectare nature reserve, there are lush forests, fresh air, and beautiful natural scenery. When you go to Wolong, of course, you mainly focus on seeing pandas. This is the home where giant pandas depend for their survival. There are many pandas and they are very naive. If you are lucky, you can get close contact with them and take photos with them. In addition to seeing giant pandas, there are also many rare nationally protected animals and plants here. The wild giant panda observation station, giant panda museum, golden monkeys and other venues are also worth visiting. Wolong has some restaurants and hotels with relatively complete facilities.

7、Jiuzhaigou Valley, Sichuan



The beauty of the scenery in Jiuzhaigou Valley is known as "beyond the beauty of the world": it is rich in animal and plant resources, with a wide variety of virgin forests, inhabited by more than ten kinds of rare and precious wild animals such as giant pandas; in the distance, there are many snow-capped peaks and white snow. Ai Ai. The clear blue water can be seen up close, and the bottom is clearly visible; coupled with the cultural landscape composed of Tibetan wooden buildings, hanging prayer flags, trestles, mills, Tibetan customs and myths and legends, Jiuzhaigou is beautiful in all seasons, like a fairy tale. It is also a popular filming location for domestic film and television dramas.

8、Lhasa Potala Palace Jokhang Temple



This is a gathering place for devout believers. All along, countless believers and tens of thousands of heads kowtowed in front of her. In recent years, many friends have traveled here on foot, by bike and by car. It is also a rapidly growing city. If you imagine Lhasa to be a pristine world, then it may give you different expectations. There are also high-rise commercial districts and dazzling streets. Hotels, banks and shopping malls are all available.

The most important thing to experience in Lhasa is the slow life. Here, you will unconsciously slow down the pace and rhythm, follow the local Tibetans on the prayer path of Barkhor Street, and make some beautiful blessings and wishes. Sit down and drink a cup of sweet tea for 60 cents, bask in the sun in front of the Jokhang Temple, and chat with some like-minded friends who will become lifelong friends.

9、Lijiang Ancient Town, Yunnan



The ancient city of Lijiang began to take shape during the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of eight or nine hundred years. Since the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city of Lijiang has been called "Dayanxiang" because it is located in the center of Lijiang Dam, surrounded by green mountains and surrounded by green water. It looks like a large jasper inkstone, so it got its name.

10、Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi



Pingyao is a city that lives between history and modernity. Images of the past and present clearly overlap in this city. If Lijiang is a pure and beautiful girl, then Pingyao is a Gone with the Wind with a profound background.

Pingyao Ancient City is one of the four intact ancient cities in China, with a history of more than 2,700 years. The building was built in accordance with the traditional feudal etiquette "Zuozu Youshe" and Zhu Yuanzhang's "build the wall high" policy, and the city wall and the streets and alleys form a huge Bagua pattern. Pingyao also has China's earliest financial institution, Rishengchang. It is the financial giants of the eight largest financial institutions in Pingyao that have made Pingyao what it is today.

Walking along a street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, you will be greeted by majestic city buildings with upturned eaves. The red lanterns lit up on both sides of the street, the historic fonts and traditional-style buildings, if it weren’t for the tricycles and motorcycles flying by to remind you, it would seem that you were on a journey a few centuries ago, and you would be in a trance. The glorious era of Shanxi merchants a hundred years ago: the rich cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants, the gray walls of deep houses, the sunset on market buildings, the gongs and drums of social fires, as well as the simple folk customs and mouth-watering delicacies, bring travelers an incomparable sense of leisure and comfort. Feel. In the Jinzhong residential community centered on Pingyao, there are more than four courtyards with red lanterns hanging high. In addition, there are colorful sculptures from Shuanglin Temple, Mianshan...

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