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Best places to visit in China

China is an immense country, both by its surface and its history. If you want to make the most of your trip to China, you will need to prepare well to focus on what you would most like to see. Our experts at Evaneos are here to help you with your selection.

Are you enthusiasts of great technological cities aiming to go further, aiming to go higher? Do not hesitate to stop for a few days in Hong Kong. You will also find the capital of the country, Beijing, equally enjoyable, dynamic, cosmopolitan and lively, or even in contemporary Shanghai .

Are you more attracted by untamed nature and love to have your breath taken away by incredible landscapes? Then you'll love admiring the rugged rocks of Huanshan, or taking advantage of the isolation of the national park of Jiuzhaigou in which you may be able to see wild pandas. Another example is Dunhuang near the Gobi Desert.

If you prefer landscapes designed by man, go for a walk near the small village of Dazhai, perched on a hillside, from where you can admire the rice terraces.

Finally, for lovers of history and monuments, you are spoilt for choice. Take Datong and its Buddhist caves, Xi’an and its army, Jinshanling and its section of the Great Wall of China a little away from the crowds of tourists. Not to mention the Dazu rock carvings inscribed with UNESCO.

In short, China is a true paradise for all travel enthusiasts!

Jianshui, which is located around 200 kilometers south of Kunming, halfway between the province capital and the majestic Yaunyang, is in my opinion one of the most beautiful cities in southern Yunnan, and a great place to visit when in China.
The market town of Xinping (Xingpingzhen) is situated to the south of Guilin, on the banks of Li River. It has to be one of the prettiest of Guangxi's ancient towns.
Turpan, also known as Tourfan or Turfan, is situated to the northwest of China in the autonomous Uyghur region of Xinjiang.
Situated at the foot of Mount Tianshan's northern face, Urumqi, whose name means 'Fine Pasture' in Mongolian, is the capital of the autonomous region of Uyghur in Xinjiang.
Situated in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on China's border with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, Kashgar is the last stop on the Chinese Silk Road.
Tongren is located in the southeast of Qinhai Province, at the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Perched at 3,000m, Xiahe Town is the capital of the Xiahe District in Gansu Province. Its distinctive Tibetan Buddhist culture and flourishing traditions have earned it the name « Little Tibet ».
In Gansu province, right in the middle of China, the amazing town of Linxia is a great place to stay on the road between Lanzhou and Xiahe.
Founded more than 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty, the capital of Gansu province is considered to be the geographical center of China.
Tunxi is the administrative center of Huangshan and is the place normally used as a base camp when exploring the rock formations of the Yellow Mountains.
Fengdu, or rather "Fengdu Ghost City", sits on a mountain on the banks of the Yangtze River in the municipality of Chongqing.
The Naxi village of Baisha, in Yunnan Province, is an enjoyable place to visit if you're passing through Lijiang and looking for somewhere to escape to for the day.
The capital of the Shanxi Province, to the northeast of the country, Taiyuan dates back more than 2,500 years.
Situated in Central China, Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan Province and a landmark, ancient Chinese capital.
The Three Gorges Damn is the world's biggest power station, spreading over more than 2 km. It was very controversial because of its ecological impact. It is also the biggest construction project since the Great Wall of China.
Situated about 15km from Tonghai, mid-way between Jianshui and Kunming, the village of Xingmeng is a unique insight into the Mongolian culture of Yunnan.
Jianchuan, a wood carving paradise, is found on the Lijiang - Dali road in the rolling hills of Yunnan.
Situated between Lijiang and Shangri La, in Yunnan Province, the little village of Shigu benefits from a panoramic view of the Yangtze River, at the point where it makes its first bend before heading towards the northeast of the country.
The charming village of Riwa (also known as Shagarila) is in Daocheng County. It's the ideal base camp for Yading nature reserve, which is about 20 kilometers to the north.
At 2,600m the little mountain village of Kanding in Sichuan Province, is populated by the Han people, as well as being home to a large Tibetan community.
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