[Appreciating the treasures of China, an encounter, a lifetime of aftertaste].In this magical land of China, there are many world-class natural wonders and cultural attractions, which are like bright stars, lighting up the long river of China's 5,000-year history. If you can experience any of them, it will be a soul-touching and unforgettable journey of life. The following are the top 10 must-visit attractions in China, which have been praised by countless travelers as "it is worth it in the world".
01.Daocheng Aden (plateau forest).
5A Scenic Area, World Biosphere, National Nature Reserve
Address:Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Daocheng Yading is a famous nature reserve and tourist attraction located in Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, known for its pristine alpine scenery, rich ecological diversity and profound cultural connotations. It is known as the "last pure land on the blue water planet" and is the core part of the famous Shangri-La eco-tourism area in China and even in the world.
The area mainly contains three sacred mountains: Xian Nai Ri (6,032 meters above sea level), Yang Maiyong (5,958 meters above sea level) and Xia Nuo Duoji (5,958 meters above sea level), these three snow-capped mountains are regarded as sacred places by local Tibetans, and are surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes such as glaciers, lakes (such as the sea of milk and the sea of five colors), alpine meadows, primeval forests and waterfalls.
02.Jiuzhaigou (waterfall lake).
World Heritage, 5A Scenic Area, World Biosphere, National Nature Reserve, National Geopark, National Scenic Area
Address:Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Jiuzhaigou, the full name of Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, is a natural treasure land that integrates many honors such as World Natural Heritage, National Key Scenic Area, National AAAAA Tourist Attraction, National Nature Reserve, National Geopark and World Biosphere Reserve Network.
Jiuzhaigou is famous for its unique alpine lakes (locally known as "Haizi"), waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks, blue ice and other natural landscapes. There are 108 lakes in the ditch, and the water of the lakes is rich in minerals and colorful colors, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains and forests are in harmony with each other, forming a picturesque fairyland-like scenery, known as "fairy tale world" or "fairyland on earth".
Jiuzhaigou is the king of waterscapes, among which Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Qunhai, Changhai, Wuhua and other scenic spots are particularly famous. In addition, Jiuzhaigou is beautiful in all seasons: everything recovers in spring, green in summer, dyed in autumn and covered in silver in winter, and each season has a different charm.
Since its official opening to the public in 1984, Jiuzhaigou has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists with its otherworldly natural scenery. In 2004, it was included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List, which further established its important position in the field of global nature conservation. However, after being affected in 2017, restoration and conservation work is now gradually recovering and reopening parts of the area for tourists.
03.Yellow Mountain (mountain peak).
World Heritage, Global Geopark, 5A Scenic Area, National Scenic Area, World Biosphere, National Geopark, National Ecotourism Demonstration Zone
Address:National Highway 205, Huangshan District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province.
Mount Huang, located in the southern part of China's Anhui Province, is a shining pearl in the land of China, enjoying a high natural and cultural reputation. It is the only famous mountain in China and even the world that has three honors of world cultural heritage, world natural heritage and global geopark, and is highly praised by the world as "fairyland on earth".
Huangshan is famous for its four unique "strange pines, strange stones, sea of clouds, hot springs", among which the ancient pines have different forms, and the welcome pine is the most famous; The strange rocks are craggy and peculiar, and the form is vivid and expressive; The sea of clouds is churning, and the scene is changing rapidly; The hot springs are rich in resources and have a long history.
The altitude of Yellow Mountain is about 1864 meters above sea level (the highest peak Lotus Peak), formerly known as Yishan, because of its main color of the mountain, it was changed to the current name of Yellow Mountain in the period of Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. Its geographical location is roughly 30 degrees 1 minute north latitude and 118 degrees 1 minute east longitude, covering She County, Xiuning, Yi County, Huangshan District, Huizhou District and other places, with a total area of 1,200 square kilometers, while the core area of Huangshan Scenic Area is about 154 square kilometers.
Mount Huangshan is not only a magnificent natural landscape, but also one of the important biodiversity reserves in China, included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and as a national scenic spot and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, it is known as the symbol of the Chinese nation together with the Yangtze River, the Great Wall and the Yellow River, representing the magnificent natural scenery and long-standing cultural tradition of the Chinese land. Its rich tourism resources and profound cultural connotation have attracted countless Chinese and foreign tourists to visit and study.
04.Zhangye colorful Danxia (Danxia landform).
5A Scenic Area, Global Geopark, National Geopark
Address:Nantai Village, Nijiaying Township, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province.
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Scenic Spot is a famous geological park and national 5A-level tourist attraction in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, and Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, China. The scenic spot is located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountain, about 40 kilometers away from Zhangye city and about 20 kilometers away from Linze County, with a total area of 50 square kilometers, of which the tourist activity area is about 4 square kilometers.
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Landform is a colorful hilly landform shaped by natural forces such as crustal movement, weathering and stripping and flowing water erosion over hundreds of millions of years. The landform here is mainly composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone, after a long period of oxidation and mineral differential dispersion, forming a layered, colorful rock group, including red, yellow, white, green, blue and other hues, especially in the sunlight looks particularly colorful.
The scenic area mainly includes two core viewing areas: Colorful Danxia Scenic Area and Binggou Danxia Scenic Area, both of which have different geomorphological characteristics, and together constitute a majestic geomorphological picture. Zhangye Colorful Danxia has been used as a location for many movies and TV series, such as "Three Guns Shooting Surprise" directed by Zhang Yimou, "The Sun Also Rises" directed by Jiang Wen, and the TV series "Detective Di Renjie", etc., these film and television works have further enhanced its popularity and influence.
Visiting Zhangye Colorful Danxia, tourists can appreciate the magical creation of nature, feel its tranquility, mystery and magnificence, and can enjoy the visual feast under the premise of ensuring safety through reasonable tour route planning and reservation system. The scenic spot provides corresponding tourism services, including ticket sales, tour guides, transportation connections, etc., to meet the needs of different tourists.
05.Hulunbuir Prairie (grassland).
Address:Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hulunbuir City, Xinbarhu Left Banner.
Hulunbuir Grassland is one of the famous natural grasslands in China and the world, located in the northeast of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, on the Hulunbuir Plateau at the western foot of the Great Xing'an Mountains. Named after the two major lakes in its territory, Hulun Lake and Bear Lake, it is an important part of the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. The geographical characteristics of Hulunbuir grassland are remarkable, the topography generally presents the characteristics of high in the east and low in the west, the altitude is about 650 meters to 700 meters, and the total area is extremely broad, about 149 million mu, equivalent to about 16.8 million hectares, and it is one of the largest contiguous grasslands in China.
This grassland is famous for its vast, green and picturesque natural landscape, the scenery of the four seasons is different, especially in summer, the grassland is full of flowers, cattle and sheep are flocked, the blue sky and white clouds and the green grass and clear water complement each other, constituting a vivid grassland ecological picture. At the same time, Hulunbuir grassland is rich in biodiversity, which is an important animal husbandry base and ecological barrier in China, which is of great significance for maintaining regional ecological balance and maintaining global biodiversity.
In addition, the Hulunbuir grassland also has a profound historical and cultural heritage, is the birthplace and historical stage of many nomadic peoples, including the Mongolian people, etc., its folk culture is unique and rich, attracting domestic and foreign tourists to experience horseback riding, archery, wrestling and other traditional activities, feel the original grassland customs.
06.Huguan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon (canyon).
4A scenic spots, national geoparks, and national forest parks
Address:Qiaoshang Township, Grand Canyon Town, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province.
Huguan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon is located in the southeast of Huguan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China, and is a majestic and natural canyon group in the Taihang Mountains. The area is famous for its unique geological structure and rich biodiversity, and is a national forest park and national geological park in China, and has won the honorary titles of "China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Canyons", as well as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a rock climbing base in China.
The total area of Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon is 225 square kilometers, the geographical environment is gentle in the west and steep in the east, due to the long-term geological action and water erosion cutting, it has formed a complex landform landscape, including deep and magnificent canyons, strange peaks and rocks, primeval forests, gurgling streams, waterfalls, green pools and other diverse natural landscapes.
Key attractions include:
Baquan Gorge: It is named after its eight springs that converge into a river, and the mountains and rivers in the canyon are blended, with landscapes such as high gorge flat lake and cliff plank road.
Red Bean Gorge: Featuring rare plants such as yew and peculiar rock formations.
Qinglong Gorge and Black Dragon Pond: The two scenic spots are also famous for their canyons, pools and forests, including mysterious caves and historical and cultural relics.
Zituan Mountain: As a famous mountain in the region, it has a profound historical and cultural heritage and beautiful mountain scenery.
When tourists visit the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, they can not only enjoy the magic of nature, but also experience a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, rock climbing, etc., and feel the charm of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
07.Libo Zhangjiang River, large and small seven holes (landscape).
5A Scenic Area, National Scenic Area, National Ecotourism Demonstration Zone, World Heritage Site
Address:Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in southern Guizhou Province.
Located in Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China, Libo Zhangjiang Seven Holes is one of the core components of Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area, known for its unique karst landforms, rich waterscape resources and beautiful forest landscapes, and is known as the "emerald on the earth's belt".
Big Seven Hole Scenic Area: The main feature of the big seven holes is the primitive canyon scenery and the majestic Tiansheng Bridge, the cliffs in the canyon are towering, the river is turbulent, and the natural style is rough and bold. Visitors can go deep into the canyon along the plank road and enjoy the natural landscapes such as karst caves, stalagmites, and stone pillars.
Small Seven Holes Scenic Area: The small seven holes are famous for their exquisite beauty, and the most famous attraction is the small seven holes ancient bridge built in the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, and the scenic spot is named after this bridge. The small seven-hole scenic area integrates waterfalls, lakes, streams, forests, caves and other natural landscapes, such as Cuigu Waterfall, Raya Waterfall, Wolong Pond, water forest, etc., the scenery is quiet and pleasant, giving people a quiet and pleasant tour experience.
Shuichun River Scenic Area: The Shuichun River is actually a river that meanders through the gorge, it is located in the upper reaches of the Zhangjiang River, and visitors can raft on the Shuichun River, enjoying the steep peaks on both sides, the dense vegetation and the changing landforms between the canyons.
In general, Libo Zhangjiang is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating strange mountains and rivers, unique landforms, humanities and history, and is an important part of the karst world natural heritage site in southern China, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to come for sightseeing and outdoor adventure every year.
08.Forbidden City (ancient buildings and cultural relics).
5A scenic spots, cultural relics protection units, national first-class museums, and world heritage sites
Address:No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is located in the heart of Beijing, is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, and is one of the largest and best-preserved wooden ancient buildings in the world. It was built in the fourth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1406 AD), ordered by Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty, and completed in the eighteenth year of Yongle (1420 AD), the whole project took more than ten years, representing the pinnacle of ancient Chinese architectural skills.
The Forbidden City covers a total area of about 720,000 square meters, with a construction area of about 150,000 square meters, based on the central axis, symmetrically arranged, and divided into two parts: the outer court and the inner court. The outer dynasty is the place where the emperor deals with government affairs, mainly including the Taihe Palace, the Zhonghe Palace, the Baohe Palace, etc.; The inner court is the residence and living area of the royal family, with many palaces such as Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, Kunning Palace and East and West Six Palaces. There are more than 70 large and small palaces and more than 9,000 houses in the whole palace.
Founded on October 10, 1925, the Palace Museum is built on the foundation of this former imperial palace and now has a rich collection of cultural relics, covering thousands of years of Chinese art, history and culture, including but not limited to paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, jade, bronzes, court utensils and various treasures. As a world cultural heritage site, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and an important demonstration base for patriotic education, the Palace Museum attracts millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year to visit and study and witness China's long history and civilization.
09.Xidi, Hongcun, and southern Anhui ancient villages (ancient towns).
World Heritage Site, 5A Scenic Area
Address:Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province.
Xidi Hongcun is located in Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China, two world-famous ancient villages, they belong to the typical representatives of ancient villages in southern Anhui, and were included in the "World Cultural Heritage List" by UNESCO in 2000.
Xidi Village
Located in the eastern part of Yixian County, Xidi Village has a long history, which was founded during the reign of Emperor You of the Northern Song Dynasty (1049-1054 AD) and has a history of more than 950 years.
The village covers an area of nearly 13 hectares and has a large number of ancient buildings in the Ming and Qing dynasties, including ancestral halls, dwellings, archways, etc., among which the ancestral halls from the 14th to the 19th centuries are particularly precious, reflecting the profound heritage of ancient Chinese Huizhou culture and the style of traditional clan society.
The layout of the village is rigorous, the architectural style is unique, and it is known as the "Ming and Qing Dynasty Folk Residence Museum" with brick, wood and stone carving art.
Hongcun
Hongcun was called Hongcun in ancient times, the geographical location is at the southwest foot of Huangshan Mountain, about 11 kilometers away from the county seat of Yixian, it is a cow-shaped ancient village with exquisite design and close to mountains and rivers.
The whole Hongcun covers an area of about 30 hectares, surrounded by mountains, and the two waters of the South Lake and the Moon Marsh in the village are inlaid like pearls, forming a picture of the harmony and unity of nature and humanity, so it has the reputation of "the village in Chinese painting".
Hongcun has a complete system of ancient buildings, including Chengzhi Hall, Nanhu Academy, Shuren Hall and many other historical buildings, especially its water conservancy system, which skillfully connects all parts of the village through a well-planned artificial water system, reflecting the superb wisdom and unique ecological concept of the ancient Huizhou people.
With their outstanding historical value, cultural connotation and well-preserved ancient buildings, these two ancient villages occupy an extremely important position in traditional Chinese villages, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists and scholars to visit and study every year.
10.Suzhou Garden (Garden).
World Heritage Site, 5A Scenic Area
Address:No. 202, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
Suzhou Garden is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese garden art and is known as the epitome of "paradise on earth". They are mainly concentrated in Suzhou City and its surrounding areas in Jiangsu Province, and are the essence of the classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, which was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1997.
It originated in the Spring and Autumn period of the 6th century BC and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing dynasties, when there were more than 200 private gardens in and around the city. These gardens were designed and built by the literati and scholars of the past dynasties, which not only reflect the superb gardening skills, but also the materialized expression of the cultural and artistic accomplishments and philosophical ideas of the owners.
The design of Suzhou gardens follows the natural landscape pattern, pays attention to the creation of poetry and the expression of artistic conception, and creates the artistic effect of "although it is made by man, it is like the opening of heaven" through ingenious spatial layout, exquisite architectural structure, rich plant configuration and profound landscape stone arrangement. The dozens of existing gardens have their own characteristics, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Lion Forest, the Master of Nets Garden, the Coupling Garden, etc., each attracting tourists and scholars from all over the world with its unique style and profound cultural connotation.
Suzhou's classical gardens enjoy a lofty status in the world, and have had a profound impact on the garden art and even urban planning of later generations, and can be called a classic example of oriental garden art.
China, an ancient and vibrant land, has given birth to countless breathtaking natural wonders and cultural attractions. From the Daocheng Yading in Sichuan, to the colorful Danxia in Zhangye in Gansu, and then to the Forbidden City in Beijing, each place carries the profound historical and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. These attractions are just a few of China's many world-class natural wonders and cultural attractions, each with its own unique charm and profound cultural connotations. Experiencing any of them in person will be a soul-touching and unforgettable journey of life.