| China boasts of twenty four cultural and five | | | | Flute caves and the Elephant Trunk hills. The |
| natural relics inscribed on the World | | | | few days you spend in Guilin renews your |
| Heritage List. Apart from this record, there | | | | spirit with its breathtaking beauty. After |
| are still fifty eight relics on the tentative | | | | the rejuvenating experience from the land of |
| list of the UNESCO World Heritage list to be | | | | Guilin, you can spend the next five to six |
| officially added to China's cultural | | | | days in the beautiful province of Yunnan. |
| treasures. This record has in turn led to the | | | | Kunming, the spring city of Yunnan is known |
| rapid boost of China's tourism contributing | | | | to be the most peaceful and laid back |
| to its economic growth. Almost every city | | | | environment very much inclined to foreign |
| in China has one or more sightseeing to visit | | | | tourists. With a wonderful landscape, more |
| and if you don't plan your itinerary ahead, | | | | sightseeings and a favorable climate, it is |
| you might just wander through some cities | | | | no wonder why tourists flock to this part of |
| without seeing the most important attractions | | | | China to spend more days there. The major |
| making your trip to China incomplete. | | | | highlights of Yunnan province include the |
| Beijing is usually the first city to visit. | | | | Shilin Stone Forest, Tiger Leaping Gorge, |
| Because of its significance in the historical | | | | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Erhai Lake. |
| development of China, it has a number of | | | | And finally, the last two days can be spent |
| sightseeing which is not to be missed during | | | | shopping and wandering around the |
| your short visit here. They include The Great | | | | cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai. Shanghai is |
| Wall, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, | | | | one of the oldest cities in China which has |
| Tiananmen Square, The Summer Palace, The Ming | | | | developed into a fast bustling metropolis. |
| Tombs and the traditional Hutong. All of | | | | Yuyuan garden, The Jade Buddha temple, |
| these attractions can be visited in three | | | | Shanghai Bund and the French Concession are |
| days. Xian would definitely be your next | | | | major places of interest in Shanghai. There |
| stop after Beijing. Spending two days in Xian | | | | are also a number of shopping malls and |
| allows you to discover the past of China | | | | markets to buy assorted bags and shoes at |
| since it is believed by many to be the | | | | reasonable prices. Five cities and twenty |
| birthplace of ancient civilization. The two | | | | attractions in twelve days could just be the |
| major attractions to see in Xian are the | | | | best way to enjoy your China travel |
| Terracotta Army Warriors and the Big Wild | | | | adventure. |
| Goose Pagoda. These Xian attractions played | | | | |
| significant roles during the Chinese | | | | For more information about China Travel, |
| revolution. From Xian, you can fly to Guilin | | | | China Tour Vacations, visit Passport to |
| and Yangshuo where you can spend 2 days | | | | China. |
| cruising the Li River and exploring the Reed | | | | |