18 Of The Most Beautiful Epic Tourist Locations In China

Oftentimes when making selections of tourist spots for holidays, we believe it is possible to see the world in a lifetime. But not only is it impossible but even to visit China once is not sufficient to absorb all the culture. Incase you did not know, China commemorates for huge land mass, huge population, rich history and interesting culture. Oh! You just can’t get enough. More to the point, for beauty’s sake, don’t fret, your camera would go off and you won’t even have started snapping photos of the lovely historic buildings. Since there’s plenty of sites of sites to see, we’ve agreed to assist in narrowing down to an affordable 18 so you can get a head start. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in to witness the most stunning epic tourist destinations in China.

1/18. The forbidden city

Let’s look into Beijing – the capital city of China. Right at the center of this capital is one of the most legendary tourist spots in China known as the ‘forbidden city’. It’s a stunning ancient palace complex that you can’t afford to miss. More so, it’s approximately 180 acres of prime real estate and has now become the residence of the best artifacts and collections of the Chinese past.

2/18. Hongcun Ancient Village

Next we view the Anhui province of China. Resting quietly in this province is a 900-year-old ancient village called Hongcun. Most art students see this place as an inspiration since its structures are exquisitely unique. But only those who are used to its beauty visit there in pursuit of serenity and peace. Well, that’s why we’re sharing with the rest of you, so that you can come and visit one of the most serene epic tourist spots in China.

3/18. The Yellow Mountains

Still from Anhui province – right in between Beijing and Hong Kong is the most renowned of the grand tourist spots in China. Why is that? Well, because lots of sun rises and seas of cloud can be found there. More importantly, lovely pine trees, erratic rocks, seas of clouds, and hot springs are sights to be seen there as well. This ancient fragment of attraction is named Mount Huangshan aka Yellow Mount.

4/18. The great wall of China

As much into Mongolia as the wall of China extends. If you enjoy hiking and you believe you have hiked it all, give this great wall a try. A lot of aficionados of physically energizing activities enjoy this spot. Among all of the stunning epic tourist sites in China, the great wall of China is the most distinguishable emblem of Chinese heritage. But since it’s generally crowded, you might not absorb its entire majestic framework. Regardless, going here should be at the pinnacle of your should-visit while list in China.

5/18. Zhangjiajie national forest park

We’re still traveling so let’s go to the west region of the Hunan province where the Zhangjiajie national forest park exists. Among the epic tourist spots of China, this site is really a magical place to see. As you are here, you can visit plenty of gorgeous mountains and trees like the Tianzi mountain, Huangshizhai scenic arena and the Tianmen mountain which is extremely popular. Therein you’ll also find multiple vertical cliffs, a glass skywalk, as well as crazy cool views. More so, this wonderful attraction has loads of sky bridges, viewpoints, cable cars, as well as trekking trails creating multiple options that are worth exploring.

6/18. Jiuzhaigou multicolor lake

In the Sichuan province, there is the mighty Jiuzhaigou lake – so massive and multicolored. As a matter of fact and nature, this lake varies its color throughout the day and year. This is due to the amalgamation of landscape around it as well as calcified rocks and algae on the bottom of the lake. Unlike other Chinese epic tourist destinations, the Jiuzhaigou lake is most appropriately visited during Autumn – so that you can experience and behold a rainbow of various hues of the lake simultaneously.

7/18. Shilin aka the Stone forest

Across to the Yunnan province is a dense stone forest of limestone rock so towering. It’s quite clearly named the stone forest as their structure perfectly recreates a forest of stones. It extends over a whopping 300 square kilometers of property where lakes, waterfalls and caves and other amazing tourist sites in China are located. This forest is no toddler either since it is more than 270 million years old – wow! You would not want to miss this.

8/18. The Terracotta Army

Engrossing tale – did you know that this stunning piece of history had been lost and only came back to life in 1974 by Chinese peasants in the Shaanxi province’s Lintong county, close to Xian, China? Well, good thing they discovered it, right? I could only imagine a world without this riveting piece of history. More impressive was the talent that went into making them – how 8000 army of horsemen and warriors and generals were so well and precisely designed, and preserved for more than 2000 years. More so, they are such a marvel to see. Thus, this historical site is hands down one of China’s best epic tourist sites.

9/18. The Bund

Amidst Chinese designed historical buildings, there exist some European designed and owned buildings. These set of buildings in Shanghai have been nicknamed ‘the bund’ becoming part of the epic tourist spots in China. So what’s so special about it? Well, take a look at those floors in the surrounding. What’s more? And even during day time or night time, you’re bound to be amazed. More to that, you wouldn’t even know how many photos you’ve already taken.

10/18. Huanglong National Scenic Reserve

For a destination to be labeled ‘fairy land on earth’ sets one’s imagination running about how great such a view would be. Huanglong National Scenic Reserve can be numbered among the stunning epic spots in China. The location is defined by light blue water as it flows from a string of pools and goes beyond the reaches of the eyes. More specifically, there are species like the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey and giant pandas that inhabit the region.

11/18. Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia

Zhangye Danxia Landform or the ‘painted mountains’ of Danxia is one of the grand tourist sites in China that sets curiosity in the minds of tourists from around the globe. These striations of bare rock can be seen in the Gobi desert region of the Gansu province of China. These mountains are not, however, painted by human hands. It was found that the colors resulted from remnants of various minerals present in such rocks. More importantly, the mixture of such minerals form this explosive field of stunning rainbow colors.

12/18. Huang He aka the yellow river

The Huang He, otherwise known as the yellow river, is absolutely a must visit for every tourist. The river runs through nine provinces, and has been noted as China’s second longest river. But no river is yellow on its own, so why does it have its lovely yellow hue? Well, the silt and dust it picks up along the cities it passes through is to thank for its lovely yellow hue. Even more so, this incredible river can be reached via famous places like the Hukou Falls, and the Silk Road Crossing at Lanzhou. Thus, it really is a marvel among grand tourist sites in China.

13/18. The temple of Heaven

Yes, it’s holy but just look at this gorgeous edifice – it’s sure an eye candy. This temple here is one of the holiest and most respected religious epic tourist sites in China. This gorgeous temple in Beijing, was built some 600 years ago. The history behind it goes as follows: for centuries, emperors came here to pray for a good harvest. This historical inheritance is one you cannot miss seeing.

14/18. Fortress Towers

There are lovely fortress towers in Kaiping, Guangdong. One thing special about this site is that it provides you with the sensation of other overseas places such as Islamic, Roman and ancient Greek. It’s such that you feel like seeing all of most European architectural buildings just by being in the site. That’s why it’s indisputably one of the greatest epic tourist destinations in China as it provides the chance to experience several cultures under the same tour. Now a brief history – these towers were built by Kaipingers who went overseas and applied these overseas styles of architecture to China.

15/18. Hangzhou west lake

This stunning scenic spot is also referred to as ‘the next best place to heaven’ and I wholly understand why. This is simply the most stunning of all great tourist spots in China. Further, due to this lovely lake, the city of Hangzhou has been portrayed as “the city of heaven” and “the finest and most magnificent city in the world”.

16/18. Chengdu Research Base

China is renowned for a plethora of unique things – among which are giant pandas. You ought to go see some at the Chengdu Research Base where giant pandas are raised in the Sichuan province. Don’t worry they’re not ferocious beasts. In the meantime their color and adorable lazy nature make this reserve one of China’s most epic tourist spots.

17/18. Huashan Plank Trail

If you’re a big lover of taking dangerous risks, then by all means visit the Huashan plank trail. The people that scale this rock have nothing keeping them safe except ropes and hooks. As a matter of fact, it has been termed the ‘world’s deadliest trail’, yet people defy death odds and trail the rock anyway. Others think that this 40 minute walk is a good courage test and that it can actually get rid of any height fear one has.

18/18. Yalong Bay

Alright! That’s enough of the grandiose epic tourist sites in China, let’s be playful while we go to your Yalong Bay in the Hainan province. Here, you can discover one of the most stunning beaches in China filled with soft white sand and sweet palm trees. More so, lots of resorts, local inns and luxury international hotels for chilling and relaxation can be found along the southern coast of this wide beach. Furthermore, if you’re a lover of water sports, here’s a good place to unwind and sweat.

Sources

The Culture Trip – The 14 Most Beautiful Places In China You Didn\’t Know Existed
Trip On Mag – 25 Epic Locations to Visit in China
Adventure In You – Best Places To Visit In China That You Shouldn’t Miss
Aussie On The Road – The Ultimate China Bucket List: 50 Must See Places to Visit in China
China Highlights – The Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in China
CNN Travel – 40 beautiful places to visit in China
Travel Triangle – 10 Tourist Places To Visit In China For An Epic Oriental Adventure!