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40 beautiful places to visit in China What's beyond that Great Wall? Plenty, as it turns out By Tracy You (/tracy-you-428882) , Raemin Zhang (/author/raemin-zhang)
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Almost all of us are familiar with China's great man-made attractions. The Forbidden City in Beijing. The Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. Shanghai's skyscraper forest in Pudong. For a country of its massive size and varied geography, however, it's surprising how relatively few people outside China appreciate the extent of the country's other attractions, many of them natural wonders to rival any in the world. Is it possible to limit a list of China's superlative attractions to a mere 40? mailto:?subject=40 Not really. beautiful places to visit in
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The list is in alphabetical order. Have you come across a spot even more stunning on your China travels? Let us know where it is and what it's like in the comments section below.
1. Anhui: Hongcun Ancient Village (
安徽宏村)
Reliable muse for generations of artists.
The 900-year-old village of Hongcun has long drawn in-the-know Chinese visitors, who love its tranquil vibe and distinctive architecture. The striking Huangshan mountain backdrop (see No. 2) doesn't hurt, either. Its classic structures, Moon Lake and picturesque locals have been an inspiration for art students for decades. Walking the narrow lanes paved with quartzite and seeing farmers working in rice fields, with the
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