China is a remarkable five-year-old civilization that offers a vibrant and intriguing combination of the ancient and modern. From the exceptionally remote deserts of the wild northwest to the ultra-modern city of Hong Kong in the south, the diversity of this vast country's archaeology, architecture, cuisine, and cultural heritage is astounding. From ancient historical sites and antique relics to grand imperial palaces, exquisite water towns and enchanting natural wonders, there's something for every type of traveller. The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and Chengdu's panda sanctuaries are among the most visited attractions. Although there is so much to explore, try to avoid a jam-packed itinerary as one of the great joys of touring China lies in aimlessly wandering through the backstreets and exploring the immaculate public parks, traditional teahouses or tranquil hidden temples. Whether you prefer a slow boat down the Yangtze or taking in the extraordinary architecture, shopping and nightlife of Shanghai, exploring China provides countless opportunities for adventure.
Elevated at over 3000 meters above sea level, the northwestern, and autonomous, Ningxia Hui region of China is home to diverse landscapes of forested mountains, deserts, floodplains and grasslands, as well as numerous major historical and cultural sites. The main attractions here are the One hundred and Eight Buddhist Stupas - sculptures and relics symbolizing a place of meditation - that rest on a hillside on the banks of the Yellow River in Qingtongxia and the endangered Xumishan Grottoes. Visitors can also look forward to exploring the 130 buddhist cave temples on the east of Mount Xumi; hiking through the Suyukou Forest Reserve on the Helan Mount, offering scenic valley views and beautiful waterfalls; or taking a desert tour in the renowned Shapatou, one of the 5 most scenic deserts in China.
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