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This city attributes its fame to its diverse culture created by the Miao, Buyi and Gelao ethnic groups. Also it is endowed with extraordinary natural scenery, like the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park and the Dragon Palace Cave.
It is the south gate of Guizhou Province and is the place of the top ten Chinese teas-Duyun Tea. Mountain, water, bridges, garden and forest contribute to its balanced ecosystem. More than 30 ethnic groups constitute its various cultural attributes.
As China's second largest island, this city is the capital of Hainan Province. It is best known for excellent bathing beaches and sea scenery.
Located in the east of Shaanxi Province, Hancheng is a natural museum of Chinese ancient architecture. More than 140 architecture complexes built in the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties are well-preserved.
Due to its piercing cold winter, it is called 'Ice City'. Its charm lies in snow-sport games as well as ice and snow sculptures. Harbin is also the birthplace of the Jin (1115-1234) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
It is remarkable for its colorful pools, snow-capped mountain, deep valleys and luxuriant forests. Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou are two bright pearls situated on the plateau of northwest Sichuan Province.
Here, Shexian and Yixian Counties with a history of over 2,000 years, give visitors a glimpse of its profound culture. Mt. Huangshan offers stunning visual gifts composed of ancient pines, grotesque stones, a sea of clouds and hot springs.
Jiayuguan meaning 'Barrier of the Pleasant Valley' is one of the most important sites of the Silk Road. It is an ideal place to savor the understanding of the rise and fall of the ancient trade route.
This city enjoys a history of 2000 years and used to be the capital of several dynasties. The majestic city wall demonstrates its glory and importance in the history of China.
This County situated in north Sichuan Province is affiliated to Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Here, the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area is renowned as fairyland and is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site List.
Kaifeng, lying in eastern Henan Province is reputed as the capital of seven dynasties. It is rich in ancient cultural heritage sites, including the Dragon Pavilion, Iron Pagoda, Xiangguo Temple.
It is the capital of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomic Region in Guizhou Province and is characterized by over 100 festivals a year and the folk customs of Miao and Dong ethnic groups.
Lanzhou called Waterwheel City is where the Yellow River civilization is concentrated. Once, many irrigation machines lined the banks, the city thus is famously known as 'Waterwheel City'.
The city is famous for a most beautiful landscape, and houses Leshan Giant Buddha, the 'No.1 Buddha under Heaven'- and Mt. Emeishan, a hot place in Chinese novels.
In this city, the Yao and Dong ethnic groups live in harmony and, from Longsheng, the most amazing terrace in China can be appreciated.
Luoyang was the capital city of 13 dynasties and its long history endows it with many wonders. The most famous is the Longmen Grottoes which house a large number of Buddha statues and stone stables and many Buddhist pagodas.
Located in north Tibet, Nakchu Prefecture offers a truly amazing landscape composed of grasslands, lakes and mountains. The most reputed one is the heavenly Lake Namtso where Tibetans go for pilgrimage.
This mysterious city offers Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, the sacred mountain and holy lake respected by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Tibetan Bon followers.
Tibet is always considered as having high altitudes and a harsh climate. However, Nyingchi also exhibits contrasts of an exceptionally fertile and mild environment.
Sanjiang is the home to Dong, Gelao, Han, Hui, Manchu, Maonan, Miao, Yao, Yi and Zhuang ethnic groups, and these diverse nationalities create an extraordinary splendor.
Sanya provides a unique tropical oceanic landscape which is different from other parts China. Owing to its sunny, golden seashores, it is a first choice for the seaside vacationer.
Taiyuan is not an extremely popular tourist city, but is noted for its massive coal mining output. Several sites are worth visiting, like the Jinci Temple, Twin-Pagoda Temple and Tianlong Shan Stone Caves.
Located in the Xinjiang Autonomic Region, this frontier county is a great magnet. This scenery is unique where ice-capped peaks and grasslands co-exit.
It is situated in the southeast of Gansu Province and was once a stop along the Silk Road. It is said to be the one of the birth places of ancient Chinese culture.
It lies in the central part of Shaanxi Province and its history can be traced back to more than 5000 years ago. Over 600 historical sites are distributed in the mountainous land.
This city is located on the east end of Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province and has a long history. The name of the city was given by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) to commemorate a general who had made great contribution to this land.
Located in the southwest Gansu Province and in the northeast edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it enjoys a temperate, semi-arid climate in the north and a cold, humidity in the south. However, under such weather conditions, the prairie has a uniqueness of its own.
Xiamen means a gate of China and one of the forerunners of the special economic zones of China. Even though, this city is never lacking in scenic spots and a must see is Gulangyu Island.
Xining is renowned as the Summer Resort Capital of China. The Qinghai Lake offers an amazing peaceful scene and the Birds Island presents with crowds of birds.
It lies to the southeast of Guilin City and is famous for its rural scenery. The geography endows it with breath-taking beauty and the Li River traversing the county perfects its charm.
It is an important port of the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges Dam Project, one of the largest construction projects, resides in this city.
Yulin lies in the north of Shaanxi Province and features loess hills, ravines, and mountains. The Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is a shining spot of the city, although only ruins remain.
As a commercial stop of the Silk Road, Zhangye was once one of the biggest international markets in ancient China. Towers and temples in the city whisper its past glorious history.

