The most beautiful touristic places you can visit in China

China has one of the oldest human civilizations. And it includes Chinese civilization to many places of historical and tourist attractions that attract her famous tourists annually. We review the most important tourist places that you can visit in China:

1) Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a wall extends to northern and northwestern borders of China (PRC), of Chnhuangtao on the Gulf of Bohai Sea (Yellow Sea) in the east to Gautay area in Gansu province in the west. Another wall has been built to the south, extending from the Beijing area to Handen. The Wall of China from one of the wonders of the ancient world, which was built by hand without machines built in the fourth century BC, is the tallest building in history where extends for about 6400 km it was in the old is considered a shield to protect the northern border of the enemy and the invaders In the present day has become considered the most prominent tourist sites in China, annually visited by more than 130 million visitors from around the world.

2) the Potala Palace

Potala Palace is a famous group of palaces in the form of Castle is located on a mountain top in Hongshan Lhasa in China's Tibet. Palace date back more than 1,300 years, was founded in the seventh century. Potala Palace rises more than 3,700 meters above sea level, the total area of ​​more than 3,700 square meters, in length from east to west 360 meters, and width from south to north 270 meters, under the Potala Palace of the Dalai Lama's headquarters until the 14th Dalai Lama, who fled to India, After the Chinese invasion in 1959. crosses of the highest and most luxurious collection of buildings in the world, gathered between the palaces, castles and temples.

3) Forbidden City

Imperial Palace or the Forbidden City of historical monuments for the city of Beijing. Palace is located in the heart of the city, and to the north of the "Tiananmen Square. Classified by UNESCO within the World Cultural Heritage. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in China.

Imperial Palace is located in downtown Beijing. It was the residence of the emperors of my family, "Ming" and then "Qing". And it is famous as the "Forbidden City". Its construction took 14 years (1406-1420 AD). The largest collection of preserved ancient palaces in China.

There at the Imperial Palace about one million pieces of rare artifacts. And it became a comprehensive museum combines ancient architecture and the effects of various ancient empire and the arts today.

4) Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is a natural port situated between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The depth of the water in the harbor and strategic location on the South China Sea, was instrumental in the establishment of a British colony in Hong Kong and later developments an international business hub. Port witnessed throughout its history many reclamation projects on both the beach, but still maintains a turn as a port for thousands of international ships each year.

It is known for its scenic harbor, where the port is one of the regions major tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Considering its location in the middle of the territory of the dense urban area, the harbor hosts the annual fireworks display also includes parks and popular gathering places for tourists and residents.

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