China is one of the most glorious countries to visit and this year it is possible to see it all. China can be a magical country full of ancient and historical places and many wonders. Add to all this beauty the crowning glory of the landscape and you have a place dreams are made of. China is the kind of place that you simply believe only exists in tangible form until you see it for yourself. When you step out onto one of the many mountain peaks and look down at the mist along with the world below, you’ll find your breath taken away completely. It really is impressive and if you’re not carrying cameras and camcorders and tons of extra batteries, you’ll apologize for it. You must capture these sights on camera so that you can never forget and share those memories with people who were not lucky enough to incorporate you into this magnificent journey.

Here are some of the main places you can travel to when you attend China: As UK Operations Director for One World Tours Limited, one of my jobs is to make sure every customer gets the best tour possible. So here are my top five suggestions for urban centers to see in China while on vacation.

1. Shanghai is a magnificent city whose culture changes almost before your eyes. The city has reshaped itself since market restrictions were lifted and advocates for a new and inspiring atmosphere. The Bund (Zhongshan Road) has remained largely unchanged and is immediately accepted as one of Shanghai’s best known waterfront landmarks for many, many years. You can find a variety of temples and gardens within Shanghai, some of them in the past were neglected, allowing the forces of nature to reclaim them. These temples and gardens have been restored and have now become tourist attractions for people from all over the world. Like any major city, Shanghai has an extremely impressive skyline. One or more of the must-see buildings is the impressive Oriental Pearl TV Tower. If you get the chance, it’s worth visiting one of the upper observation decks to capture a magnificent view of the entire city. For my part, Shanghai should be avoided altogether on Chinese New Year; as the city comes to a standstill and public transportation becomes a nightmare. During the rest of the winter there are fewer tourists and more offer inside the hotels. Summer is obviously peak season and can get hot and humid. September to November is a great time to visit, as there are a host of exciting festivals and fairs to witness.

2. Beijing is the capital city of China. The city has fantastic historical sights that are embraced in pleasant surroundings. The Forbidden City is the largest and most well-kept ancient structure. In addition, there is the impressive Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace where the Emperor would escape from the rest of the world. A pleasant surprise was a beautiful ship made entirely of marble in which the Emperor indulged in the impressive surroundings. A major attraction will be the Ming Tombs and naturally the Badling Wall (Great Wall) which is well worth climbing to see the stunning views.

3. This ancient city of Xian, is surrounded by the city wall, in this region there are 4 main attractions. There is the Fantastic Islamic Mosque, The Bell Tower, The Drum Tower and the Provincial Museum. Goose Pagoda, an incredible example of stunning architecture and a must see. The temples in Xian are Buddhist.

and Taoist temples. If you are much more of a landscape lover, then Huashan Mountain is the place for you. It is one of the four mountains of China. Naturally, you cannot go to China without having visited the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. The sheer magnitude of the 3 separate viewing holes is well worth seeing.

4. Guilin was my personal favourite, from the moment I stepped out of the airport it was night and everything was gloriously lit up in colorful neon lights. All the conventional traditional Chinese landscape paintings I have seen must have been inspired by this idyllic spot. My lasting memories are of the amazingly nice caves that hold secrets that the guide was eager to share with me. The only factor much more amazing than all this was being able to see it from above in a cable car.

5.Hong Kong. Aberdeen is one of the main attractions on Hong Kong Island. It is fascinating to see the reeds that people live on and fish in the clear blue water. Ocean Park is like an upgrade from many Sealife centers. There is enough for the whole family to see and do, including Atoll Reef, performing animals, a roller coaster, etc. Stanley is much more of a woman’s place with its bustling shops and markets, a perfect place for the shopaholic. By far the most effective beach in Hong Kong is at Repulse Bay, but be aware that it can be quite hectic on the weekends.

6. The sacred mountains of China have always been key pilgrimage destinations for many centuries and all of these mountains have well-marked trails to the peaks. There are also stairways carved into rock faces, and sights en route include inscriptions and poems and a number of temples. The sunrise at the summit is inevitably one of the highlights. Huangshan, Emeishan and Taishan are the most popular mountains that most foreign tourists never miss on their trips to China.

7. China is also proud to be home to the largest Buddha statue in the world. The Big Buddha at Leshan in Sichuan province is 71m tall and carved into a cliff overlooking the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers. China’s famous collection of European architecture queues up on the waterfront on Shanghai’s Bund . Xiamen in Fujian province attributes outstanding collections of colonial architecture, on the island of Gulangyr.

Tourist attractions in China is an excessive amount of data to cover. Therefore, it is advisable to contact a tour operator first and get an idea of ​​the possibility and cost of the different tour programs just before starting 1.