Outstanding attractions of China | Virtual tour

China, with an area of over 9.5 million square kilometers, ranks fourth in the world by area. The Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world, with an age of at least 3,500 years. It is quite natural that such a vast and ancient country offers the world many unique attractions.

In this virtual tour, we will get acquainted with various natural, cultural, and historical monuments of China, appreciating their grandeur from a bird's eye view.

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The Great Wall of China

The most famous and impressive attraction of China is undoubtedly the Great Wall of China. According to archaeological studies, its total length once was 21,196 kilometers. Construction began in the 3rd century BC, but only sections built in the 14th-17th centuries, when reliable stone blocks began to be used, have survived to this day. Even the remaining 6,259 kilometers make the Great Wall of China one of the most grandiose structures in the world.

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Nature Reserves

Of the many natural attractions of China, this virtual tour includes several reserves, each of which stands out for its uniqueness.

Jiuzhaigou — known for its multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes.

Huanglong — impresses with its giant golden travertine terraces.

Guilin — a place where man-made masterpieces harmoniously blend with nature's creations.

Each of these reserves is a unique spectacle and worth seeing with your own eyes.

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Thousand Island Lake

Qiandao Lake, or Thousand Island Lake, was formed as a result of the construction of a hydroelectric power station. The area of the lake is 573 km², and there are indeed more than a thousand islands. From a bird's eye view, you can try to count them all!

Learn more interesting facts about this man-made place in our article “Thousand Island Lake in China | 360º Overview”.

 

Yunnan Rice Terraces

The Yunnan Rice Terraces are another example of how humans can transform nature. The multi-tiered steps cut into the hillsides for growing rice create an unusual relief, and the plants and water, changing with the seasons, give the mountains fantastic colors.

Learn more about the rice terraces of Yunnan province in the article “Countless Rice Terraces of China | 360° Overview”.

 

Zhangjiajie National Park

Zhangjiajie National Park became famous thanks to the movie “Avatar”. It is believed that the landscapes of this area formed the basis for the decorations of fictional cosmic worlds. The resemblance is so great that the park was nicknamed "Avatar", and one of the picturesque peaks was renamed "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain".

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Huangshan Mountain Range

The Huangshan Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional natural beauty. A virtual walk through these places will not leave you indifferent.

 

Shanghai and Hong Kong

A virtual tour of the outstanding achievements of human architecture includes the famous cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong. Here, antiquity coexists with modernity, traditions with avant-garde, greenery of parks and smooth water surfaces with glass and concrete. These megacities demonstrate an incredible combination of old and new, offering a unique experience for every visitor.

Get to know China: diverse, majestic, and unforgettable!

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