Once known as Peking, the Capital city of China i.e. Beijing has been the seat of power since ancient days. Swinging between burning hot summers and harsh winters, the city is witnessing a massive transformation. The city has managed to achieve a fine balance between modernity and historic charm. Some of the country’s epic sites including the Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City & the Temple Of Heaven Park are present with the city.The city offers a multitude of choices to travelers who are interested in experiencing the wining & dining culture as they are spoiled for choices as far as bars & restaurants are concerned. Many tourists arrive in the city expecting to see an image of imperialistic tyranny, only to be surprised by the verve, and vibrancy of the locals. For travelers wanting to experience the best of Beijing, autumn is the best time to explore the city. The gorgeous weather with its clear skies and breezy air serves as an excellent backdrop to the wonders and delights that this city has to offer to tourists.
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Guilin is a city of China and situated at the Li River’s west bank. The meaning of the name Guilin is “Forest of Sweet Osmanthus”. There are many Sweet Osmanthus trees sprawling in Guilin. The city is well-known for the scenic pleasures undulating over karst topography. Guilin is counted amongst the most frequented tourist destinations in the country. Various Scenic Spots Some of the scenic spots in and around city are Reed Flute Cave, Piled Festoon Hill, Crescent Hill, Nanxi Hill, Li River, Erlang Gorge, Fubo Hill, Jingjiang Princes City, Seven-Star Cave, Moon Hill, Daxu Ancient Town, Liusanjie Landscape Garden, Yangshuo, Longsheng Rice Terrace, Duxiu (Solitary Beauty) Peak, Silver Cave etc. Cuisine Guilin cuisine is mainly popular for its snacks, which are prepared using various spices including chili. Locals prepare delectable Guilin chili sauce using various ingredients such as fermented soybeans, fresh chili and garlic. Guilin Sanhua Jiu, liquor distilled from rice, rice baijiu, and Guilin pickled tofu are also very popular in the city. Guilin rice noodles are consumed in breakfast. Noodles with horse meat are the signature dish of the region. One must also not leave the city without savoring Zongzi. It is prepared from mung bean paste and glutinous rice.
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Lhasa is a beautiful city and reckoned as Tibetan Plateau’s second most populous city. Since mid-17th Century, the city has been Tibet’s administrative capital and also deemed as its religious capital. The city is visited by many tourists throughout the year. Sites of Historical InterestThere are many places of historical interest in Lhasa. These places are Norbulingka, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Jokhang Temple. Music & DanceThere are several night spots in the city where visitors can spend time watching cabaret acts. The lyrics played are in Tibetan, Nepali, English, and Chinese language, and the dancers dress themselves in traditional Tibetan costumes. There are many small bars in the region where the visitors can choose from the limited drinks offered while enjoying the live music. Lhasa can be reached via rail. In the south of the city, there is an airport located named Lhasa Gonggar Airport (IATA: LXA). The nearest port to the city is Kolkata, India.
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The most populous city of the world, Shanghai is not only the globe’s financial center but also a major tourist destination. It is a perfect place to witness the modern transformations that have happened recently in the People’s Republic of China. Here you will be rubbing shoulders with people from different ethnicities and also view the multihued cultures that blend together in a fine balance. A perfect mix of oriental and western traditions, Shanghai is loved by tourists from across the world. Places of tourists’ interest are many and for all. The Bund- famous waterfront that is a commonly accepted symbol for the city; Nanjing Road- the shopping hub for not only people of Shanghai but also the visitors; Yuyuan Garden- almost 400 years old, it is a relaxing place with beautiful Chinese architecture; Oriental Pearl TV Tower- just tilt your head back as your gaze moves to the top of it and be left astounded with this architectural masterpiece.
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Xian is more than a 3,000 year old city located in central-northwest China. The city has been the capital of 13 dynasties for more than 1000 years. The cultural brilliance of thousands years has made the city a treasure house of relics. You will be spell bound by the numerous breathtaking historical sites and cultural relics in the city. Known as the eternal city (Chang'an) in the ancient times, Xian has evolved as a cultural, economic, industrial and educational center of the central-northwest region. The biggest tourist attractions of the city include Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are always first on the list of the must-visit tourist attractions in the city. More than 7,000 life-sized pottery soldiers, chariots and weapons are organized in a battle array to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Another attraction is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda with its old classics and Buddhist relics. The area surrounding the Pagoda is a popular resort among the tourists.
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Mount Kailash is a mountain in the Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It has an altitude of 6,638 m (21,778 ft).It lies in the Kailash Range of the Transhimalaya, in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau.
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China is situated in the eastern parts of Asia and is officially known as the People’s Republic of China. China has the largest population in the world. The natural scenery, historical and cultural sites and the folk customs of China provide the attractions for tourists. The Tourism Industry of China is a sector which is developing very fast. The WTO opines that China is all set to become the largest tourist country by 2020. Among the tourist sites in China, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army are the ones which are world renown.
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9,706,961 square km (3,747,879 square miles)
1,353,821,000 (estimated)
Standard Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, & Zhuang
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China Standard Time (UTC+8)
China has two distinct seasons: the dry season, and the wet season. The dry season is marked by the dry and cold winds while the winds blowing during the wet season are warm and moist. The monsoons mark the wet seasons in China. There is distinct temperature difference between the two seasons.
China is surrounded by 14 countries. The countries bordering China are Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, and North Korea. Besides this, China also has maritime boundaries with Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines. China lies between latitudes 18 degrees and 54 degrees N and longitudes 73 degrees and 135 degrees E.
Territory & Capital : China has a varied terrain. The terrain on the western parts of China is rugged in nature. The eastern seaboard is covered with forests with rivers like the Yangtze and the Yellow River flowing through. China also has a long coastline. Beijing, also known as Peking is the capital of China.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : The Autumn season is the best seasons during which China should be visited. Autumn covers the period between September and early October. The temperatures remain average and it is a pleasant experience to tour China during this time.
The railways, high speed-railways and the metros, roadways, waterways and airways are the commonly used modes of transport in China.
Contact the nearest Chinese embassy to get updated details on the procedures to get Visas for China.
