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Beijing

As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk... read more »
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Xi'an

Considered to be one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is known for it's important historical sites. Visitors are especially fascinated by the Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, designated as a World Heri... read more »
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Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China, as well as home to the worlds largest port. Tourists can see the glowing lights of the Pudong River District for miles, and Nanjing Road is one of the worlds busiest streets. Dont let the yachts and skyscrapers foo... read more »
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Jiayuguan

The town of Jiayuguan in the Gansu province of China is the location of the first pass on the west end of the Great Wall. Historic sights for tourists to see include the Jiayguan Pass, dubbed “The First And Greatest Pass Under Heaven”, the Overhanging G... read more »
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Canton

Find highlights on things to do and see in Canton shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Canton across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Xiamen

Deemed as China's “cleanest city,” Xiamen is an ancient island community in the Fujian province that continues to top vacation destination lists. It exudes the vibrancy of a major city while still maintaining the alluring charisma of a beach resort. read more »
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Tianjin

Welcome to Tianjin, China's fourth largest city and a vibrant mix of ancient history, contemporary culture and unbridled industry. From garden parks along the Hai River to quaint colonial architecture, it is the diamond of the Bohai Gulf. read more »
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Beihai

Find highlights on things to do and see in Beihai shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Beihai across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Hangzhou

Find highlights on things to do and see in Hangzhou shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Hangzhou across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Guilin

Guilin is home to many spectacular limestone rock formations and mountains, offering tourists who raft down the local rivers an entire day of camera-worthy sightseeing. There are also beautiful buildings and a buddhist temple to explore. read more »

Top Five Historic Trip Blogs

Imperial Beijing | Apr 23 07'

by Aaron&Katy a traveling as a couple from Boston, on vacation in Beijing

We passed through Beijing three times during our travels through China and Mongolia. The city is loaded with some of China’s most famous tourist at... Continue reading »
China, Beijing: A Great Big Wall and Forbidden City | May 30 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Beijing

"There were some exotic snack stalls serving up live scorpions on sticks, as well as seahorses and cocoons"

Over 11 million people live in Beijing, the capital of China. This important city has a history over 3,000 years old and is marking a new point in... Continue reading »
Freezing in Beijing | Mar 09 06'

by Alan & Claire a 59 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Beijing

"It's cold here."

Fast Facts:Beijing population is 12 Million. The entire China population is 1.3 billion people, 1/5th the earth’s population.There is a one child r... Continue reading »
A dusty old town with hidden opportunities | Dec 10 06'

by EdgeWise Magazine a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Shangri-La (Zhongdian)

"We never would have thought that we would have the opportunity to not only meet the monks of this famous monastery, but also drink tea with them."

We originally planned to go to Zhongdian (Xianggelila, or Shangri-la) because we wanted to see Tibet without actually going to Tibet (since its qui... Continue reading »
Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek and Old Town Lijiang | Mar 13 07'

by Mark and Jan a traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Lijiang

Please check out trek photos under the "Yunnan Province" section of the blog...TIGER LEAPING GORGEWed 14/3 - Three hour taxi ride with our Hong Kon... Continue reading »

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The rooftop of the world

16-Sep-06As far as we knew, the flight from Guangzhou was going to land directly in Lhasa. So we were not expecting to find the plane d... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Arvind and Marilyn
Backpack to Guangxi 广西, 陽朔

Guangxi, Yangshuo 陽朔Taking night train travel from Guangzhou to Guilin, when I reached Guilin province, it was early the next day morning... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Afa
7 Days in Tibet: Lhasa

Day 1Starting elevation: 1317m (Kathmandu)Ending elevation: 3680m (Lhasa)Flying into Lhasa, Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal was perhaps the m... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Sabrinas Adventures
Sichuan Pandas and Mountain Monastaries

The western province of Sichuan is one the most famous and populous provinces in China (85 million). Chengdu is one of two main cities in... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Marcfest
Yunnan to Sichuan 相称

Yunnan (Zhongdian) to Sichuan (Xiangcheng)Early the morning 6am (16 April'2005) catch a taxi (too early no local bus operate yet) to... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Afa