




Tourist Attractions in China
China has many large and famous cities. Below is a list of the nine most important to travellers. Other cities are listed under their specific regional section. See the Dynasties and capitals section further down the page for a list of China`s many previous capitals.
Beijing - capital city, cultural center, and host of the 2008 Olympics
Guanghzou - one of China`s most prosperous and liberal cities
Guilin - popular destination for both Chinese and foreign tourists, sensational mountain/river scenery
Hangzou - famously beautiful city, major center for the silk industry
Kunming - capital of Yunnan, gateway to the villages of the ethnic minorities
Nanjing - a renowned historical and cultural city with many historic relics
Shanghai - famous for its riverside scenery, China`s largest city is a major commercial center with many shopping opportunities
Suzhou - " Venice of the East", old city, famous for canals and gardens
Xi’an - terminus of the ancient Silk Road, captital of China during the Western Han and Tang Dynasties, and home of the terracotta warriors.
You can travel to many of these cities using the lovely new fast trains. In particular, the Hangzhou - Shanghai - Suzhou - Nanjing line is a convenient way to see some historic areas

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