China is home to both the world’s oldest living civilization and the world’s largest human population. The Great Wall of China, temple-topped mountain sides and sprawling rice terraces are just some of the wonders to behold. With a whopping 65 cities to choose from, a traveller could spend years touring this massive country. In Shenzhen, experience a city rapidly evolving, in Chengdu visit giant pandas while in Beijing – the historic capital – visit the Great Wall, The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. China’s terrain varies greatly, from the lakes of Tibet and deserts of Inner Mongolia to Yangshuo’s breathtaking karst pinnacles and the tropical beaches of Hainan.
Zhangjiajie National Park is the inspiration for the set of the fantasy film Avatar, and is even more magical in real life. Located in central China, and comprising 243 peaks and more than 3,000 pinnacles and spires, this park is completely otherworldly. Most of the park is covered in thick, natural vegetation, which is home to over 150 species of animals including the rhesus monkey, golden pheasant, musk deer and giant salamander. The landscape offers a variety of beautiful sights, including thundering waterfalls, limestone hills, glittering streams and misty mountain tops. This park is a wonderful spot for hiking, climbing, adventure safaris and even a cable car ride.
Guilin Lijiang National Park, located in Southern China, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The park is best known for its karsts, limestone cones and hills, which look like nothing else on earth. Each karst has been given an interesting name such as ‘Five Fingers’ or ‘Dragon Head’, based on what it resembles. The Li river runs from Guilin to Yangshuo for 83 km and a boat safari on this river is one of the best ways to view the magnificent karst hills. Other fun activities include village tours, bamboo rafting and cycling.
Jiuzhaigou (‘Nine-Village Valley’) National Park, is famous for its bright blue lakes, snow-white peaks, frozen waterfalls and beautiful Tibetan villages. The park boasts over 200 species of bird, as well as a variety of endangered animal and plant species. Among the endangered wildlife is the giant panda, Sichuan golden monkey and the Sichuan takin. The Jiuzhai Valley is part of the Min Shan mountain range on the edge of the Tibetan Himalayan Plateau and stretches over 720 sq km. In this superb park, travellers can walk or hike, tour the nine ancient villages, or go on a photography safari led by a guide.
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