The most attractive destinations of China

With history exists on at least 3,500 years, the Chinese have a unique culture with the oldest tourist attractions.

Statue of Emperor Qin army code (Xi'an, Shaanxi)

In 1974, while digging a well in the East Mountain Le Son, the city of Xi'an, a farmer who discovered the tomb in the underground with 8,000 statues of ancient Chinese warriors. Was created around the year 221 BC, the statue soldiers this code is supposed to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang.

According to the concept of the Chinese people, the dead will continue life in the afterlife and the Qin Shi Huang was erected with the entire dynasty terracotta warriors to protect him in a tomb near the 350 wide m². The archaeological excavations have been carried out by soldiers terracotta code very fragile and difficult to preserve (the weathered, being destructive bacteria ...). Many mysteries surrounding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang still not find an explanation.

Temple Huyen Khong (Hang Son Mountains, Shanxi)

Located deep in a mountain cliff in Hang Son, Shanxi Province, Huyen Khong Pagoda, also known as Hanging Monastery is an attractive destination for many tourists in China. The temple was built about 1,500 years ago, is located about 50 meters above the ground on a craggy cliff.

Despite experiencing extreme climate conditions over the centuries, including the earthquake in 1303, the temple still stands firmly Huyen Khong, only thanks to the wooden beams made from iron Sam Wood - a local hardwood and the columns stand as the fulcrum. This is an ideal attractions for tourists who love the spiritual travel.

Great Wall

Considered as one of the greatest architectural works by the hand of man, make up, the Great Wall 21 196 km long is the pride of the Chinese people. City begins construction of the 5th century BC from which the most famous is the wall by Qin Shi Huang ordered built in 220 and 200 BC, and continued to be built until the Qing Dynasty.

The purpose of this work to protect China from the attacks of the Xiongnu, Mongols, Turks and other nomadic tribes coming from areas out of Mongolia and Manchuria. The Great Wall is one of the destinations to attract more tourists in China.

Leshan Giant Buddha (the city of Leshan)

Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. More than 1,000 years ago, Maitreya Buddha statue carved into the cliffs of this by the monks and completed after 90 years. At a height of 71 m, statues depicting Buddha Maitreya was sitting with his hands on his knees.

According to legend, this river region formerly dangerous and has claimed many lives. Since the huge constructions were made, the quiet rock fell into the river, making the altered flow, making passing ships safer. Today, the Leshan Giant Buddha is a very popular tour in China.

Mount Wudang (Hubei Province)

Wudang Mountain, also known as Taihe Mountain, is a mountain range located south of the city of Shiyan, Hubei province's northwest. There are 32 of Taoist temple was built around the mountain, which is the most prominent building, Kim Dien heavy gilt bronze to 405 tons, was built in 1416. Mount Wudang longer be considered a in the cradle of Taoism martial arts tai chi with the attorney General and Bat was developed from the 13th century.

Thach Bao Temple Camp (southern bank of the Yangtze River)

Thach Bao Camp is a very unique temple on the south bank of the Yangtze River, built by Emperor Qianlong in the 18th century temple consisting of 12 floors, located on a vertical cliff high rocks. The secret to the temple stood firmly until today, the challenge lies in the time window. They are designed specifically to be able to absorb the wind, reduce the impact of extreme weather, protecting the temple to avoid damage.

Views from the house beautiful views. However today, the beauty of Thach Bao Trai threatened by the impact of the Three Gorges Dam are making upstream Yangtze River water level rise.

Forbidden City (Beijing)

Try the Forbidden City, or Palace, located in the heart of Beijing's largest palace complex in the world. For over 500 years, this is the image representing the political power of China. Forbidden City is rectangular with an area of ​​250,000 m², including 980 houses and 8886 rooms, is surrounded by a high wall thickness 7.9 m to 6 m, 52 m deep moat surrounds.

The four corners are four towers, four gates at the four sides is Ngo Mon Gate Shen Yu, Dong Hua Hua and West. Before the 20th century, civilians dare to enter the Forbidden City will be beheaded. Today, it is the most popular areas to visit China and tourists are on a tour of the allowable range.