Are wondering where to go or what you can do on your trip to China? China has a vast boundary that features a beautiful landscape and cultural sites. China being the largest country in population has ninety-nine historical and cultural cities, seven hundred and fifty cultural relics and places of historical interest under governmental protection. Nineteen of the scenic spots are listed as world Natural and cultural Heritages. Get a cheap China flight through one of the available flights on air China. There are different places to visit, from Shanghai to Beijing to Xi’an, see all the historical sites.

Shanghai is known as the most popular city in China. Located in the eastern region of China, it sits at the edge of the Yangtze River. Places to visit in Shanghai include The bund City, God Temple, The Museum, Yuyuan Garden and many more. The bund is a location with a lot of historical buildings. It is ranked as one of the most famous tourist spots in Shanghai. Buildings in this location include the Romanesque, Gothic Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Beaux-arts and Art Deco. In shanghai, you will also have the opportunity to see the City god Temple, which is a landmark of the old Shanghai city.

 

For those of you who like historical artifacts, shanghai has the best collection. The museum is a large natural history museum, holding a collection of two hundred and forty pieces of animal specimen. There you will get the chance to see the skeleton of a dinosaur that is as tall as a four-story building. Shanghai’s unique sense of fashion is a mixture of traditional and western design, making the city the best in the fashion world of china. In shanghai, you will find the best bars, pubs and nightclubs.

Beijing, the capital of China is a popular city ranked after shanghai. This city has the most memorable historical location. The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and The Summer Palace are all in Beijing. The Forbidden City is the largest palace in the world; it was built between the periods of 1406 to 1420. Located around the Forbidden City is the famous Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen square is also the largest square in the world. Several cultural events took place in the Square.

The Great Wall is the longest wall in the world. It was initially built to prevent the invasion of the Xiongnu tribe. The Great Wall has become a symbol of China’s ancient civilization. It starts from Bohai Sea and extends to Jiayuguan in the west. Beijing is the most representative part of the wall. The summer palace on the other hand is the manmade lake that was developed. It is pleasant place for walking; ten thousand amazing paintings are displayed all around the palace. The Temple of Heaven was built in the fourteen hundreds for the purpose of honoring both heaven and earth. The emperor reigning at the time was in charge if carrying out matters on earth on behalf of the powers above.

Xi’an houses the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The terracotta army are life sized clay warriors and horses molded to guard the dead emperor’s tomb in other to provide protection for him in the afterlife. Each warrior has its individual feature. The buried warriors and horses were found in 1974.

Take a chance! Do not miss your chance at seeing all the historical locations in China. I did it! So you can do it too. Make your your China travel reservations today.