China - Land of Ancient Wonders and Natural Beauty

There are so many fascinating tourist attractions inenchanted by the North Temple Pagoda and the
China, that a short two-week vacation would just beMountain Villa with Embracing Beauty. Before leaving,
too short. You would spend the rest of your lifepick up a few of the renowned Suzhou Fans to be
thinking about all the natural beauty and man-madehanded out for treasured souvenirs.
wonders that you missed. A brief one-day visit toThe second busiest seaport in China is Shenzhen,
China would only whet your appetite for a taste ofwhich lacks the cultural and historical attractions to
the full flavor of this ancient land.entice tourists. To combat that lack, Shenzhen has
The capital of China, Beijing, was also the capital ofbuilt numerous amusement parks that easily rival
several rich and fascinating Dynasties that have leftDisney for ingenuity and popularity.
their mark on the city with the many imperial palacesIn the past Tianjin China was invaded by the
they built. The Forbidden City is the most famous ofGermans, the French, the British, the Belgians and the
these historical landmarks. Don't leave Beijing beforeJapanese, as well as others. These times of
you pay homage to Tiananmen Square and marvel atoccupation resulted in a city filled with thousands of
the portion of the Great Wall of China that passesbeautiful and diverse villas. You will be fascinated by
through the center of the city.the way these different examples of architecture
Visit Guangzhou and take in the Bright Filial Pietyadd to the charm of this city.
Temple, valued for its contribution to the history ofThe capital of Hunan Province, Changsha China, has a
Buddhism.past that spans 3000 years. Travel back into the rich
Next travel to Xian China the home of the mosthistory of this cultural center with visits to wall
famous cultural relics in China: the Terra Cottaremains, temples and tomb sites.
Warriors and Horses that guarded Emperor Qin ShiLocated in the land of the giant pandas, Chengdu
Huang's burial place.China is the home of the Chengdu Panda Breeding
Visit Macau China and be enthralled with the temple,and Research Center. Chengdu is also a place of
Place of A-Ma, dedicated to the protective goddessexquisite natural beauty and a rich history, which can
of ancient Chinese Mariners. Don't forget to take inbe viewed by visits to the Yellow Dragon Valley, the
the numerous museums, galleries and lush gardensWenshu Monastery and the Thatched Cottage of Du
while you are there.Fu.
When you go to Suzhou China prepare to be