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The first civilizations in China arose in the Yangtse and Yellow river valleys at about the same time as Mesopotamia, Egypt and India developed their first civilizations. For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences.
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• Northern China
» Beijing
At the historical heart of Beijing lies the Forbidden City, the enormous palace compound that was the home of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City hosts the Palace Museum, which contains imperial collections of Chinese art …
• Eastern China
» Hangzhou
Hangzhou is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty and is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in China. Although Hangzhou has been through many recent urban developments, it still retains its historical and cultural heritage …
» Shanghai
Shanghai is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yu Garden as well as the extensive Lujiazui skyline and major museums including the Shanghai Museum and the China Art Museum …
• Southern China
» Guilin
Guilin has become more of a residential area except for the river and city-moat/artificial lake area in the center of town. Guilin itself is pretty enough, but from the tourist point of view the main reason for going to Guilin is to get to Yangshuo, the even more scenic …
» Yangshuo
Rock climbing in Yangshuo was first put on the map by American climber Todd Skinner who visited in 1992, establishing a number of classic lines such as 'Moonwalker' which traverses the famous Moon Hill arch. The Yangshuo region has numerous locations for climbing …
• Southwest China
» Chengdu
More than simply providing a natural setting for the giant pandas, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding also serves as the world's largest and most successful giant panda breeding center. Here visitors can learn about these gorgeous animals …
• Northwest China
» Xian
The city of Xian has re-emerged as an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northwest region of China, with facilities today for research and development, national security and China's space exploration program …
• Central China
» Yangtze River
The Yangtze River winds more than 4,000 miles through Central China past some of the country's biggest and most important cities. Cruising the Yangtze River allows you to slow down and enjoy some of the best natural scenery China has to offer …
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