

Of epic proportions and with a tumultuous but fascinating history, China is an unfathomable land of contrast and diversity. Now once again a major player on the global stage and increasingly accessible to outside visitors, China invites you to explore its cultural wealth and marvel at its natural abundance Travel now to a magical and blossoming land!
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| These caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and one of the three famous ancient sculptural sites of China. |
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It is best known as the site of the Mountain Resort, a vast imperial garden formerly used by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Located north of Beijing | |||||
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The Shanghai Museum, shaped like a cauldron, houses numerous items of national importance, including one of three extant specimens of a "transparent" bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty. |
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The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum housing original furniture.. | ||||
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Located between Chongqing and Chengdu thise area is home to over 50,000 statues and 100,000 engravings with Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist influences. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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Gardening in Suzhou reached its height during the Ming and Qing dynasties. There were over 280 private gardens then in Suzhou and landscaping became an art with established masters. | ||||
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The distinct complex in the heart of Beijing was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. |
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An autonomous island near Hong Kong and a former Portuguese colony. The island has retained much of its colonial heritage and is home to a booming gambling industry. | ||||












