Breathtaking Gateway Highlights To Mainland China

By Jonny Blair


China presents a combination of unique attractions dating from historical sites to present day civilization. It has something to offer for enthusiastic explorers, tourists, students, businessmen and people seeking to expand their horizons in life. It is a nation that captures the imagination of any visitor by its culture and creativity in every aspect.

The Chinese people have proven to be ambitions by creating renowned features that rival any other in the world. A natural skyline comes out of the creation of a city to present a picturesque gateway to mainland China. It opens opportunities for people to work by expanding the economy. A perfect example is the city of Pudong in Shanghai which is breathtaking viewed from Huangpu River.

The Mogao caves are situated at the cross road of The Silk Road and form part of the 492 temples over a 25km stretch. The walls have paintings of Buddhist art that dates over 1000 years. These caves were used to store ancient scripture and art works.

The Leshan Giant Buddha was calved out of a cliff and is situated in the western region of Sichuan. It took about 90 years to complete, having begun during the Tang Dynasty. The entire process required the contribution of thousands of workers and seasoned sculptors. The fingers are three meters long with the entire sculpture standing 71 meters tall.

The Yellow Mountain or Huang Mountain is situated in the Eastern region and is considered a major attractions in China. Its granite peaks are peculiarly shaped with the slopes dotting beautiful pine trees. The tourist enjoys an exciting view of clouds above. Improvements have been made with the inclusion of cable cars to ride to the top of some of these peaks.

Li River presents a unique cruising opportunity over the stretch between Guilin and Yangshuo. The stretch lines up beautiful mountains, farming villages, cliffs and caves for visitors on cruise ships. It acts as a perfect getaway for individuals seeking to escape the concrete jungle that is the cities.

The terracotta army is a collection of sculptures in three pits. They represent the army of the first emperor of china and the area is considered among the most significant attractions in the entire country. A total of over 8000 soldiers are represented in the form of sculptures.

Among the busiest and deepest ports in the world is Victoria Harbor. It enchants with its incredible traffic from all over the world. The speed boats, junks and ferries crisscrossing the path make Hong Kong a major business attraction. Other common sites to visit include the Great Wall of China, Potala Palace and The Forbidden City. It is a country with incredible tourism, business and work opportunities for everyone.




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