List of must-see tourist attractions in China What are the list of must-see tourist attractions in China?

1, the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City used to be the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived, and it was called "Forbidden City". The Forbidden City was the place where the highest authority in feudal times lived, so in order to prevent assassins from sneaking in. The city wall is so high and bare that it is almost impossible to climb it with bare hands. Because all the buildings in the Forbidden City are made of wood, there is a huge water tank in front of each palace. The most magnificent and domineering buildings in the Forbidden City are Sangong and the city gate. For example, Tiananmen Square.

2. West Lake. West Lake is the most influential scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River and a postcard of Hangzhou. Because it is located in the capital city of Zhejiang, the transportation is very convenient, and the West Lake is never short of tourists. In addition, the West Lake has been a popular place for literati to punch cards since ancient times, thus leaving a large number of classic poems, thus making the West Lake famous far and near. The point is that the West Lake is not only a world natural heritage, but also a free tourist attraction.

3. Mount Tai in Shandong. Mount Tai is the first of the "Five Mountains" in China, also known as Daishan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue and Taiyue. There are many names, the highest in the country. It was renamed Taishan in the Spring and Autumn Period. Climbing Mount Tai is not only the tempering of will, but also the rebirth of self, just like the baptism experienced by Mount Tai in the face of a hundred years of wind and rain and a thousand years of vicissitudes. New life, from the inside out, from soul to body.

4. Sanya, Hainan. Sanya, known as Yazhou in ancient times, has a long history and colorful culture. The ends of the earth, large and small caves, Yazhou ancient city and Luobidong Sanya ancient human site all contain rich history and culture. Coconut trees are the most common trees on the streets of Sanya, Hainan. Rows of green coconut trees along the road bring a strong tropical flavor.

5. Potala Palace. Potala Palace enjoys the reputation of "the pearl on the roof of the world". With its majestic posture and status as a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, it has become a recognized symbol of Tibetans in the world. In 64 1 AD, Songzan Gambo was overjoyed when he married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, and built the Potala Palace for her. Since the seventh century, it has been the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, symbolizing the center of Tibetan Buddhism and past administrative rule. Potala Palace is a living treasure. Beautiful and primitive architecture, gorgeous decoration and harmony with natural beauty add a little elegance to the historical and religious characteristics of Potala Palace. A long history, mysterious legends, outstanding buildings, countless cultural relics that are still breathing, and an endless stream of pilgrims around them have jointly built the life of the Potala Palace.

6. Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, the middle and upper reaches of Lishui River, the hinterland of Wuling Mountain, and one of the most important tourist cities in China. 1In September 1982, Zhangjiajie became the first national forest park in China.1In August 1988, Wulingyuan was included in the second batch of 40 national key scenic spots. 65438-0992 Wulingyuan Natural Scenic Area, which consists of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxiyu Scenic Area and Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, was listed in the World Natural Heritage List by UNESCO.

7. Lugu Lake in Yunnan. Flowers scattered in the clear sky, Changfeng dance, Lugu Lake, a place with wine, wind and stories, indifferent landscapes and indifferent fireworks. "The lake in Lugu Lake is crystal clear, surrounded by mountains and green mountains, and the island floats on the water like a boat. Everything is very quiet, and it is really a place suitable for immortals to live. "

8. Gulangyu Island. Gulangyu Island, located in the southwest of Xiamen Island, was originally named "Yuanzhouzai" and renamed "Yuanzhouzai" in the Ming Dynasty. Because there is a reef in the southwest of the island, whenever the tide rises, the waves hit the reef and sound like drums. People call it "Gulangyu Stone", hence the name Gulangyu. Gulangyu Island has many valleys and steep cliffs, beaches, rocks, cliffs and peaks, with beautiful appearance. Its streets crisscross, clean and quiet, and the air is fresh. The island is lush with flowers, and the red tiles in the small building are particularly beautiful against the green trees. Gulangyu has many sturdy European-style buildings, which are called architectural exhibition halls. Gulangyu Island is called "the cradle of musicians" and "piano island". Walking on the beach, you often hear the wonderful notes of the piano, and the sound of the piano echoes with the sound of the waves. Music has become a beautiful scenery in Gulangyu. In addition, it is also the place where Zheng Chenggong, a hero in the late Ming Dynasty, was stationed in the army.

9. The Great Wall. Chairman Mao once said, "You are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall." As a great leader, it is impossible to say such things for no reason. Of course, if you really want to understand the meaning of this sentence, you will only understand it if you go in person. Remember to compare the Great Wall with the pyramids in Egypt at that time. Many people always thought that the people in ancient Egypt were great before they went there. After they went, they found that China's ancestors were even greater. With their own hands and feet, they built a military miracle connecting 15 governor and 2 10000 kilometers. The Great Wall is made of huge stones. It is built on a cliff. It's really hard to imagine how ancient laborers built it.

Shanxi Pingyao Ancient City 10. Pingyao Ancient City, located in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,700 years. It is also called "the four best preserved ancient cities" with Langzhong, Lijiang and Shexian in Yunnan, and it is also the second batch of national historical and cultural cities. Pingyao Ancient City is located in the middle of Shaanxi Province in the north of China. It was built in the period of West Zhou Xuanwang (827-782 BC) and expanded in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1370), with a history of more than 2,700 years. Up to now, the basic features of the county town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (A.D.1368 ~1911) have been preserved.