10 Awesome China Tourist Places To Visit
Mogao Caves:
When you walk into the 15.5 miles of the Mogao caves, which is at Dunhuang (south east), be prepared to be immersed in splendor. Most call this region an oasis which is located at the cross roads (Silk Road). Lovers of ancient Buddhist tradition would love this place, since it has the best and the finest carvings of the Buddha. It is said that in 366 AD is when the art and scriptures were stored here, the shrines were built then. In addition to that, the region has two famous grottoes, Longmen and Yungang.
Leshan Giant Buddha:
Leshan is home to the gigantic Buddha, a statue which has been carved out on the cliff of Sichuan, based in west China. Historians say that the carving began when the Tang dynasty was in power, somewhere around 713 AD, and it was only by the end of 803 AD when the carving was completed in full. The giant Buddha stands around 233 feet high and has resting hands which are 11 feet long!!
Mount Huang:
Mount Huang is on the eastern range of China and also is known as the famous Yellow Mountain. Breathtaking views welcome the traveler, with flora and fauna that soothes the eyes. a long line of pine trees and granite peaks, clouds soaring above and the shrills of natures, this is what the Yellow Mountain brings to you. Historians say, in the ancient days there were around 60,000 stone carved steps on this mountain. These days one can use cable cars to ride from one base or summit to another.
Li River Cruise:
Don’t forget to enjoy the famous Li River cruise, which runs from Guilin to Yangshuo. This should be the most important thing to do, especially if you are anywhere close to the well-known northeastern Guangxi Province. What you would encounter on this trip are hills and cliffs, farming villages and dotted caves along the way, and a host of bamboo groves too. The scenery is breathtaking, making you forget the rigmarole of the city life