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Beijing
The venerated Chinese history has strewn the land of Beijing with sites of cultural and historical interest. Some of them, such as the Great Wall, Former Imperial Palace, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the ruins of Peking Man at Zhoukoudian, are UNESCO-endorsed world cultural heritage sites. Imperial palaces, mansions, gardens and tombs are epitomes of classical Chinese architecture. Among the massive number of ancient buildings that have remained to this day are quite a few Buddhist monasteries, Taoist temples and Catholic churches, such as Yonghegong Lamasery and Big Bell Temple. There are 120 museums worth seeing, including the Museum of Chinese History and China Art Gallery. Over 100 gardens are open to the public. As an international metropolis, Beijing's skyline looks splendid with a jungle of tall buildings in varied and distinct styles. Chinese Ethnic Culture Park and Central TV Tower are among Beijing's recent crop of landmarks. You will not be disappointed if you have time to spare for a visit to the suburbs, where the scenery holds forth the fascination of sequestered repose and unperturbed serenity.
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Shanghai
Shanghai, China's leading industrial and commercial city and major financial center, is located in the middle of the coast of the Chinese mainland and on the Southern shore of the Yangtze River estuary. The famous Huangpu River flows through Shanghai, which is in the possession of a host of historical scenes and sights that testify to the city's modern-time glory as a national commercial and financial center. The policy of reform and opening up to the outside world has transformed Shanghai into a sophisticated metropolis with a well-developed network of land, air and sea transportation. Catering and entertainment service are distinctive of the tourist industry of Shanghai. Many countries, such as Canada, France, Russia, Iran, Cuba, the Republic of Korea, Germany, New Zealand, the United States, Italy, Japan, India, Poland, Britain and the Netherlands, have established consulates-general in Shanghai.
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Sichuan
Known in ancient times as Ba and Shu, the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan covers a vast territory and is known as 'Nature's Storehouse' which leads China in the output of paddy rice, citrus fruits and precious medicinal herbs. Among Sichuan's rich flora and fauna resources are 54 endangered species. Most of the world's giant pandas are found in the wooded mountains in northwest Sichuan, hence the name, 'Homeland of Giant Pandas'. Fifteen nature reserves have been established at national or provincial levels to protect these lovely animals. There are 9 national scenic resorts, 7 famous national historical and cultural cities, and 40-odd sites under national protection as key cultural relics in Sichuan, home to 14 ethnic minority peoples, including Tibetans, Yis, Qiangs and Naxis, who celebrate all manner of festivals such as the lantern festival, flower fair, horseracing festival, mountain singing festival, and the torch festival.
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Guangdong
Guangdong Province in south China sprawls on the shore of the Southern China Sea and is in close proximity to the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. With an ideal location, Guangdong was one of the earliest regions to benefit from the policy of reform and opening up to the outside world. Situated in the subtropical zone with a mild climate characterized by bright sunshine and a soothing average annual temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, Guangdong is a tourist attraction all year round. The horizon of the province is teeming with tourist attractions, including many places of historical association, and the skyline of an idyllic landscape is graced with modern buildings. Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Zhaoqing, Foshan, Meizhou and Leizhou are famous historical and cultural cities of national caliber. The Guangdong schools of embroidery, opera and culinary art never fail to hold the visitor enthralled. A new 'triangular' tour program has been introduced recently to bring visitors to Guangdong and Hong Kong and Macao. Major cities include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Zhanjiang, Foshan and Zhaoqing.
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