1. Dali
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Dali is located between 99 58' - 100 27' east longitude and 25 25' - 25 58' north latitude, and in the northwest of Yunnan province. Its neighboring areas are Sichuan province and Guizhou Province; Tibet Autonomous Region and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.The nationalities in there are Han, Hui, Bai, Yi and Tibetan.There are totally 3.19 million populations and including 486,800 urban populations. The size of the area is 28,536 sq km. This area is the capital of Nanzhao State; the political, cultural and economic center of Yunnan in the ancient history. The climatic features there is sub-tropical monsoon climate with annual frost-free of 230 days, and sunlight of 2276.6 hours, not much difference between 4 reasons. |
2. Lijiang
| Celebrated for its special characteristics of the old town and breathtaking natural scenery,the ancient town of Lijiang which has been classified as a "National Town of History and Culture", Lijiang is so enchanting on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau due to the 1,000-year small bridges, swift canals, cobbled streets and grey tiled roofs as well as the ancient legacy of the Naxi ethnic group. The tour package offers a leisurely trip during which you visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baisha Village, and a Local Naxi Family. Special highlights include an enjoyable Naixi music performance and an opportunity to see precious murals. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today. |
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3.Yangshuo
Guilin landscape is the best in the world, and Yangshuo landscape much better than Guilin.
Peaks are floated on waters with shadows inverted; all the mountains and waters enchant visitors.
Yangshuo is an ancient town about 1500years old; Yangshuo scenery is characterized by green mountains, beautiful rivers, exquisite caves and fantastic rock formations.
Yangshuo most famous attraction is West Street, A 500meter long stone street with western style cafes, hotels and shops, it’s a great place to shop or just relax with a cup of coffee or a cold beer.
The climate is mild, neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, and transportation convenient and dependable.
For all above reasons, Yangshuo has become a popular and well-known tourist destination for travelers from all over the world.
4. Phoenix
The Town of Phoenix is located deep in the Wuling Mountains of Hunan Province, with the Tuo River running through it. It gets its name from a hill to the west, which is shaped like a phoenix. The ancient town is famous for its beautiful riverside scenery, classically styled buildings and rich culture of local ethnic minority groups.
Phoenix town is a Chinese dream, a wonderland of ancient mysteries.
5. Hongcun
It’s evolved in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is located in a beautiful surrounding, with green hills around and clear streams winding through. The village, covering the territory of 30 hectares, has a great fame for her water-supplying system. The bird view of village's shape is like a resting water-buffalo. The running water flows in the winding ditches to every household, and is finally gathered in a little lake at the entrance of the village. The peaceful environment and beautiful surroundings present outsiders a piece of pleasing and tranquil picture of a typical country life in South China.
Everyday hundreds of visitors are attracted to the village by its beautiful views and more than 140 well-preserved ancient houses, among which several magnificent clan halls and the celebrities' former residences are most attracting. Inside these ancient houses you can appreciate the splendid wood carvings on the beams and columns. After your visit, you will conclude that Hong Cun's major difference from other villages is that the well-preserved ancient houses get along harmoniously well with her beautiful surroundings. It was inscribed into the list of the World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
6. Huanglongxi
It’s an old town with deep tradition on construction style of West Sichuan., around 50 kilometers from Chengdu, a popular scenic spot in recent years. The Qing Dynasty style buildings here are well preserved and attract so many film makers to shoot exterior views; it has become knowold temples in Huanglongxi, Zhenjiang Temple, Chaoyin Temple and Gulong Temple. On the ninth day of the sixth and ninth lunar month, temple fairs recreate the lively scenes of olden days.
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Travelers are attracted by its old buildings and the beautiful scenery presented by the river running along with the town and popular place for cycler. |
7. Shangri-la
Shangri-la, a popular word after World War II, signifies a "heaven away from the turmoil of the mundane word". Actually, "Shangri-la" is a Tibetan word, which means "land of sacredness and peace."
| Mother Nature has endowed Shangri-la with bountiful natural wealth, making the land a happy home for the 100,000 Tibetans, Lisus, Naxis and Yis who call the area their home. As is this pristine natural environment, these nationalities are all kind, honest, extremely hospitable to outsiders. The lamasery of "Shangri-la" is Guihua Temple, or Songzanlin Lamasery in |
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Tibet. The lamasery, with 800 lamas, resembles Potala Palace of Lhasa in its layout. The five-story Tibetan style building is covered with wooden carvings and gold-plated copper tiles. You may have a look at the Gallery of Tibetan Religion and Culture in Deqen.
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Three snow-capped mountains, Meili, Baimang and Haba, tower magnificently over the landscape. The region is crisscrossed by the Golden Sand, Mekong, and Yangtze Rivers. These snowy peaks form a beautiful backdrop whose beauty is a feast to behold. Mirror-like lakes, scattered across the vast expanse of grassland, look like rich jewels inlaid on a beautiful tapestry. Cattle graze leisurely in the meadows, where exotic flowers and luxuriant grass wave at the request of the gentle breeze. In the depths of the surrounding forests is an exotic world of rare birds and animals.
Shangri-la remains an untainted natural paradise which retains a mysterious and bewitching quality today. |
8. Longmen
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The town used to be a key link between East and West Zheijang. It was named Longmen, the dragon’s gate after a poem by the ancient poet Yan Ziling.
Ancient Longmen Town is located in the South of Changjiang Rive. It showcases one of the most perfect examples of Qing or Ming Dynasty architecture with little more than 30 intact ancient buildings. The town has 2,600 households and descendants of the imperial Sun Family are said to have been residing here for over 65 generations.
The Longmen Mountain nearby has a beautiful waterfall considered to have the biggest fall in Hangzhou.
Travelers can Get a feel of the fascinating Jiangnan folk customs and the traditional Sun Culture as you see Yuqing Hall, Tongxing Pagoda, Dongshan Hall and many such exotic pagodas, temples towers and ancestral memorial halls, |
Come to the Ancient Longmen Town, Hangzhou to discover China’s living traditions.
9. Pingyao
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Pingyao city was first built in Western Zhou Dynasty, and has a history of 1500 years. The ancient city wall now in existence was built over the old one, which was renovated in 1370 and it has a history of over 600 years.
Pingyao ancient city is square in shape. There are 6 gates in the city, including one south gate, one north gate, two east gates and two west gats; There are four watchtowers on the four corners of the city wall. On the southeast corner of the old city wall stands "Kuixing tower" and " Wenchang attic". There is city moat around the city; along the moat is the Yang, Liu, Huai trees. The city is small but it is impregnable.
Pingyao city has preserved lots of ancient buildings and cultural relics. All of them show us the great attainments of the wood structure and painted sculpture. The polished lacquer ware and the braised beef of Pingyao city represent the lacquer ware and the diet culture of Pingyao city.
In a word, Pingyao is a famous tour spot for its cultural relics different from the common run. |
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