Some Great Place That Every Tourist Needs To Visit On Their Trip To China 
China is massive and incredibly vast with a diverse culture. For this reason, the region remains a travel destination with an unquestionable mystique that is definitely worth visiting. One would literally need months to properly explore the entire country.
For any traveler who is visiting China for the first time, venturing into the unknown can be such a daunting task. No part of China is weather-perfect throughout the year but at any time of the year, there are parts that enjoy the ideal weather suitable for travel. Whenever you’re planning your trip, make sure that its either spring or autumn as these are, generally speaking, comfortable seasons.
To help you move around easily, you should get a rental car from m.easyrentcars.com. You do not have to worry about getting lost as you navigate since the Chinese are extremely friendly people who are always willing to help foreigners with directions.
Places that Few People Know About…
In this article, we’ve picked out some of the fascinating places that we feel do not get the much credit they deserve. This list will be very helpful in maximizing your time since you do not have to spend hours on end trying to figure out what the highlights of China are.
It makes sense, to sometimes, not limit yourself to the same place that everyone talks about visiting. The best thing about visiting these places means fewer crowds and you also get to discover some unique experiences. The places include:
- Dazu Rock Carvings
These extraordinary rock sculptures and carvings stretch out through the steep mountain domain of Dazu District. They date back to over 1,000 years back and pay homage to different religions ranging from Buddhism to Taoism. The site was listed a World Heritage in the year 1999.
Here, there are 75 protected sites which contain a total of 50,000 statues and over 100,000 Chinese characters which are used to form epigraphs and inscriptions. These carvings describe the Buddha instructions on how we should behave in life.
Some of the carvings are in rock-cut cave shrines while others are rock reliefs that are carved into the open rock faces.
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Xidi Ancient Village
This Ancient village that is located in Yixian County in Huangshan was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. The original name was Xichuan and it can also be called Xixi. This village is blessed with a rich history and beautiful rural surroundings.
There are nearly 300 old dwellings all of which were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Xidi Ancient Village is strategically located making transportation very convenient. Some of the landmarks that captivate both domestic and international travel-addicts include the Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway and Da Fu Grand House.
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- Longji Terraced Fields
These incredible rice terraces boast fantastic natural scenery with a rich ethnic culture. The sun’s reflection on the water of the paddy fields creates a beautiful scene. Also, when the rice is ripe and ready for harvest, the fields look stunning.
The fields are about 66 square kilometers comprising rice terraces which are built into the hillsides. This irrigation method puts into maximum uses, the scarce arable land, and the water resources.
The terraces look like ribbons wound across the contours. The best way to explore and obtain a comprehensive view is by hiking.
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- The Terracotta Army in Xian
The Terracotta Army is a collection of sculptures that depict the armies of the first Emperor of China. It is part of the world’s largest imperial tomb that forms a funerary art complex in which the emperor was buried.
The army includes 8,000 warriors, 520 horses, and 130 chariots; it dates back to 206 BC and the main purpose for their creation was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.
This place was discovered by local farmers in 1974 and a big part of it remains buried in pits near the Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum.
This ancient funerary project is no definitely a must-see for anybody who visits Xian.
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- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
This pagoda is situated in Da Ci’en Temple and is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China built in the Tang Dynasty. Thus Pagoda was built in 652 BC to facilitate the study of Buddhist scriptures. The scriptures were then translated in an effort to make them widely renowned.
The pagoda was initially built using mud which was not strong enough so the building collapsed shortly after it was constructed and had to be rebuilt between 701 and 704. The presentday outer walls are covered in a thick layer of bricks to reinforce it.
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- Yu Garden
This delightful traditional garden is also referred to as the Yuyuan Garden. It’s located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of Shanghai. The extensive garden occupies 2 hectares and is divided into six general areas which are separated from each other by dragon walls.
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