Experience China
Our favourite things to see and do
The Bund – The famous Shanghai waterfront, regarded as
the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, is a celebration
of China’s diversity. The most attractive sight on the west
side are the 26 various buildings of different architectural
styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism
and Renaissance. Not what you’d expect in China.
Giant Pandas – How can you resist the beautiful faces
of China’s oldest inhabitants? These cuddly bears are the
national emblem of China and their protection is a top
priority for China. The Chengdu Panda Research Base is
home to 80 pandas and set up to resemble their natural
surroundings of their original home in north Sichuan. You
can even cuddle a baby panda during your visit so don’t
miss this highlight.
The Great Wall of China – Stretching almost 9000
kilometres long from the Gobi Desert in the west to the
Bohai Sea in the east, this spectacular wall is one of China’s
most famous attractions. Original construction began more
than 2000 years ago to protect China from the nomad threat
in the north, since then the Great Wall has been rebuilt and
maintained and the majority of the existing wall is from the
Ming Dynasty. The Wall is accessible from many different
sections. Head to the Mutianyu or Juyongguan sections
instead of Badaling as they are far less crowded. All three
sections are in close proximity to Beijing.
Li River – Connecting the two beautifully picturesque
spots of Guilin and Yangshuo and lined with tranquil blue
waters, natural landscapes and views to die for. Highlights
along the river include Elephant Trunk Mountain, a hill
that resembles an elephant drinking water from the river
and Seven Star Park, covering more than 120 hectares and
featuring seven peaks.
Black Dragon Pool, Yunnan Province
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The Great Wall of China
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