Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Famous and luxury tourist cities in China

If you want to have a luxury China travel, the following destinations will be your best choice.
1.Shanghai
Sitting on the estuary of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis as well as a popular tourist destination. Tourists will marvel at the views on this vibrant land, which perfectly blends traditional and modern elements, and eastern and western cultures. The famous historical landmarks, including the Bund, the City God Temple and the Yuyuan Garden should not be missed when touring this city. The Bund, a 1.5-kilometer long waterfront area, is noted for dozens of splendid historical buildings in various styles including the Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Renaissance, and Neo-Classical.

Another stunning attraction is the Pudong Skyline, which features a number of mega skyscrapers including the symbolic Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center and the presently-under-construction 632-meter Shanghai Tower. Tourists will also be enthralled to go to the Memorial Site for the First National Congress of the CPC, Shanghai Xintiandi(New Heaven and Earth), and the premier shopping street-Nanjing Road. These attractions should not be missed for your Shanghai tour.
Travel Tips:
Best time to visit: March to May
Local snacks: Fried stuffed bun, Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun, pork ribs with sticky rice cake, Crab-Yellow Pastry
2. Qingdao
Also known as the Switzerland of the Orient, Qingdao is a beautiful port city located in the southeastern part of Shandong province. Embraced by the sea on three sides, Qingdao boasts the biggest beach in Asia. One may stroll around the old town of this garden city to view stunning historical western architecture, or walk along the winding fine sandy beach to enjoy the sunshine and gentle sea breeze.

Qingdao is also home to the mellow Tsingtao beer, with the Qingdao International Beer Festival held every year attracting beer lovers from around the world. The most famous sights include the Zhanqiao Pier, Little Qingdao Isle, Badaguan Scenic Area, St. Michael's Cathedral, Flower-floor, Jiaozhou Governor's Hall and Mt. Laoshan.
Travel Tips:
Best time to visit: Summer and autumn
Local snacks: fresh seafood, Chinese mackerel dumplings, roast squid
These two cities are always contained in popular China tours. So you can consider them.

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