China

By Sheeba Muskaan

Culture, nature and the thriving metropolitan cities of China are extremely fascinating. The Southern and Western parts are filled with beauty that gives one the scenic views of valleys, rivers, mountains and plains. Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong are exciting to visit while it is filled with a vast culture, delicious cuisines and ethnicities as well.

History here is filled with deep meaning and the countryside will get you awestruck with their touristy gems. Most people are expats from other countries who have settled in China mainly for teaching as an occupation. But if one wants to enjoy a calm vacation, the calmer locations in China are apt.

Tian’anmen Square

This is very popular in China, to stand in the center of the square is a must in the bucket list. As seen in pictures it looks marvelous, however, in reality it is even better. While one visits this place, they can also see a lot in The Great Hall of the People, The People’s Heroes Monument, The National Museum, Tiananmen Tower and most importantly the Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum.

Gorge on Food

Every area in China has its own food delight because the country is big; the food here is to die for! There are four types of Chinese food that involves Cantonese, Beijing, Shanghai and Sichuan and the spiciest of them all is available at Hunnan. The North of China offers salty and sour food like pickles and meat however, the cities have every cuisine.

Cruise the Li River

Hop on to the cruise and go down the river, the most beautiful sight ever! It is 272 miles long and has a lot to explore. The best locations would be Laozhai Hill, Xiaolong and Karst Mountains. The cruise is not very expensive as well.

Forbidden City

This city was also known as the Imperial Palace during Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has various artifacts from old dynasties and covers a lot of history and is definitely worth the trip.

Silk Road

This a stunning long trail that leads into Italy, most of the track covers China. The road is perfect for a traditional drive. It is over 2400 miles and it houses Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, The Ancient City of Turpan and The Rainbow Mountains near Zhangye.

Explore Tibet

This place is surrounded by very unique locations. Exploring a little about Buddhism, the white capped mountains and other scenic views here are amazing. The place has various historical sites as well. Visiting monasteries here is perfect too.

Karst Mountains

The mountains can be seen from Li River where one can enjoy the view on a boat or take up the roads with bicycles to see these huge mountains. Guilin is a place to stop by while visiting the Karst Mountains.

China is a place that covers it all from shopping to food and nature and much more. It is a wonderful tourist destination and must be visited at least once.