Top 1: Taipei, Taiwan
Located in the northern part of Taiwan Island in a basin between the Yangming Mountains and the Central Mountains, Taipei is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. Considered an international city, Taipei is connected with all parts of the island through regular and high speed railways, highways, airlines and convenient bus lines. Covering an area of 271.8 square kilometers, Taipei is a wonderful place for tourists. Travelers can enjoy beautiful natural scenery in Yangmingshan National Park and Taipei New Park; have fun in Taipei Zoo and Taipei World Financial Center; visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Taipei Palace Museum, and go shopping at Xinyi Store, Taipei 101 Mall and the Ximending area.
Travel tips:
Admission:
Yangmingshan National Park: free
Taipei New Park (228 Peace Memorial Park): free
Taipei Zoo: 13 yuan
Taipei World Financial Center (Taipei 101): 85 yuan
Taipei Palace Museum: 34 yuan
Top 2: Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan
Jiuzhai Valley, situated on the northwestern Sichuan Plateau, is in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Renowned as a nature's magical fairyland, the valley enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and teeming wildlife and always contained in private China tours. Lakes around the valley vary in color according to their depths and angles, striking a lively contrast with the blue sky and snow-wrapped peaks. When winter comes, the mountains and trees are covered with snow. The colorful water contrasts against snow-white surroundings, making the area looks even more amazing.
Travel tips:
Admission: 220 yuan (April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan (Nov. 16 to March 30)
Directions: Take travel bus from Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport or from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station.
Top 3: Xitang Ancient Town, Zhejiang
Xitang Ancient Town, north of Zhejiang Province, is about 90 kilometers away from Shanghai and 110 kilometers from Hangzhou. Known as one of the six most popular ancient towns in Southeast China, the town features gentle weather, floating rills, ancient bridges and tranquil and slow-paced lifestyle. With a history of over 1,500 years, it currently has more than 10,000 local residents who go through their everyday routines just as their ancestors did thousands years ago. The town is at its best when nights fall and as mornings arrive. At those moments, strolling along the quiet ancient streets or rowing a boat down the waterway will make your heart calm down.
Travel tips:
Admission: 100 yuan
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions: Take travel bus from Jiashan.
Top 4: Shika Snow Mountain, Yunnan
Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area, southwest of Jiantang Town, locates about 7 kilometers from Shangri-La County in northern Yunnan Province. Covering about 65 square kilometers, the area connects Napa Lake Nature Reserve in the north, Qianhu Mountain Scenic Area in the south, Songzanlin Temple in the east, and Jinsha River in the west. Riding in the cable car toward the peak altitude of 4,449 meters, travelers can have a birds-eye view of the whole Shangri-La and look over the Yulong and Meili snow mountains when stand on the top of the mountain. After the climb, visitors could take a bath at Tianshang Bridge Hotspring, which will surely provide you with a wonderful and relaxing experience. It should not be missed for your Shangri-la tours.
Travel tips:
Admission: 160 yuan for adults; 80 yuan for kids
Opening hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Directions: Take travel bus from Diqing or Shangri-La County.
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