With the continuous development of China's tourism industry, more and more foreign tourists come to China to travel and explore the beauty of China. In the minds of these foreign tourists, there are a few spots that are surprisingly well-known, so let's take a look!
1. The Great Wall. As a World Heritage Site, the Great Wall is one of China's representative buildings and one of the most familiar attractions for foreign tourists. The Great Wall starts from Shanhaiguan in the east, stretches for thousands of kilometers, and reaches Jiayuguan in the west, after more than 2,000 years of construction and improvement. Its magnificent scenery and rich history attract countless foreign tourists. Abroad, the Great Wall has even become one of the synonyms of Chinese tourism.
2. The Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China and one of the largest palaces in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City covers an area of 720,000 square meters and features more than 9,000 houses and hundreds of buildings. The architectural style and rich cultural connotation of the Forbidden City have attracted many foreign tourists to visit. Every year, many foreign heads of state and *** come to visit the Forbidden City to learn about Chinese history and culture.
3. Terracotta Warriors.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is an ancient Chinese military heritage located in the Lintong district near the city of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. There are thousands of vivid terracotta figurines and war horses in the terracotta warriors pit, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient army statue group in China. The discovery and study of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is of great significance for understanding the ancient Chinese military and culture, attracting a large number of foreign tourists every year.
Fourth, West Lake. West Lake is one of the famous lake scenic areas in China, located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. West Lake is famous for its beautiful lake and mountains, rich cultural heritage and legendary stories. There are many ancient buildings, gardens and temples around West Lake, and it is a tourist attraction that integrates natural scenery and cultural landscape. Many foreign tourists come to West Lake to enjoy its stunning scenery and unique cultural atmosphere.
5. Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, is a scenic spot dominated by natural scenery. Zhangjiajie is famous for its unique landforms, steep mountain peaks, clear streams and primeval forests. The scenery is beautiful and full of mystery, attracting many foreign tourists for adventure and sightseeing. Zhangjiajie has also become one of the filming locations for the movie "Avatar" because of its beautiful scenery and unique folk culture, which has further enhanced its international popularity.
Sixth, Jiuzhaigou.
Jiuzhaigou is located in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and is a tourist resort dominated by natural scenery. Jiuzhaigou is famous for its unique landscapes, diverse vegetation and abundant waterfalls. The beautiful scenery and untouched natural charm of this area attract many foreign tourists for sightseeing and adventure. Jiuzhaigou has also become one of the filming locations for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" because of its beautiful scenery, further enhancing its international popularity.
7. Huangshan. Huangshan is located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, and is a tourist attraction dominated by natural scenery. Mount Huangshan is famous for its natural landscapes such as steep peaks, strange stone seas, sea of clouds and hot springs. The scenery is beautiful, full of thrills and strange charms, attracting many foreign tourists to come for sightseeing and adventure. Huangshan has also become one of the important themes of Chinese painting because of its beautiful scenery and unique folk culture, which has further enhanced its international popularity.
8. Guilin landscape.
Located in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Guilin Shanshui is a tourist destination dominated by natural scenery. Guilin landscapes are famous for their unique landscapes, diverse vegetation, and abundant karst caves. The scenery here is beautiful, poetic and picturesque, attracting many foreign tourists for sightseeing and adventure. Guilin's landscapes have also become one of the important subjects of Chinese painting because of their beautiful scenery, further enhancing its international popularity.
In short, these attractions are surprisingly well-known abroad, not only because of their beautiful scenery and rich cultural connotations, but also because of their important position and influence in history, culture, art, etc.