Best Places to Visit in China—part A

China has so many outstanding places to visit during a vacation that it is difficult to choose among them. We know that your vacation time is both brief and valuable. Our recommendations for the best places to visit will help you find the right place for your vacation in China.

The team at ThereArePlaces has developed a proprietary method for evaluating the attractiveness of towns and regions as tourist destinations. We used this methodology to create our list of the best places to visit in China. We believe that the cities and regions described below are the country’s key tourist destinations, contain China’s best attractions and urge you to visit them during your travels in China.

Beijing
A trip to China would not be complete without a tour of Beijing’s attractions. Beijing has long been the Capital of China and offers a number of world-class palaces, monuments, and mausoleums for the tourist’s inspection. Be sure the see the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs

Xian
Xi”An was the capital city of China during numerous dynasties. Among its many attractions, Xi’An is, perhaps, best known for the Museum/Tomb of Emperor Qin and the world famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Other places to see include Xi’An’s Bell Tower, which was the start of the famous “Silk Road”. If you have time, see the ornate Tang Murals in the Shaanxi Museum of History.

Shanghai
Shanghai is a historically significant city that has been earmarked as the “new ” Hong Kong. In addition to numerous monuments and museums, Shanghai is a vibrant economic center, with great shopping , good food, and a mix of things to do that are relatively unique in China.

Hongkong
Hong Kong is a must see city. It offers a spectacular setting, an upbeat mood, and an “electricity in the air” that cannot be found anywhere else in China. Be sure to see Victoria Peak, ride the Star Ferry, tour Nathan Road, visit Repulse Bay, discover Stanley, and shop at the Temple Street Night Market. Due to its unique status as a Special Administrative Region of China, we have created Hong Kong Travel Information page outlining entry requirements and other information of value to travelers. In addition, we have provided a second page that provides detailed geographic information on Hong Kong.

To be continued…….