The Most Culture and History Rich Places in the World to Visit

   
A place that could not hold to its name without its history, a land that is just naturally beautiful in every way. China is one of the most culture and history rich places in the world to visit. China gives visitors everything imaginable to do and has some of the most gorgeous settings to do them in. China has mountains, hills, rivers, hot springs, geysers, waterfalls, beaches and zoos and places to set your eyes on giant pandas. The great country's lands are filled with ancient towns, Buddhist caves, grottoes, castles, historic ruins, mausoleums, tombs, museums, palaces, temples, monasteries, mosques, bridges, towers and pagodas. It's also a place to enjoy fine ski resorts, amusement parks, luxury cruises, world renowned sporting events and hiking and biking trails.

Chinese heritage is one of the oldest in the world today and in the massive lands of China there are over 40 UNESCO world heritage sites. The sites are amazing and really bring you back through time as you step foot on some of the oldest structures in the world. Some of the more well-known and popular of those include the Great Wall of China, which is known throughout the world and quite famous. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Xi'an Mogoa Grottoes and there are the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, The Forbidden City and Shenyang Imperial Palace. A ton more of ancient sites like the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion. China has enough historical sites that can take up months to see them all and to discover their age old secrets. This is just one aspect to the China's lands. Tours are easy to find that will bring you to all the sites or just a few, it's your choice.  

When it comes to Chinese food, many think there is only one type, the traditional commercialized dishes and fixings but this is far from the truth. There are actually 8 distinct types of Chinese foods and they diversify by region and there are other recipes based on financial status or religion. Sichuan Cuisine is the most popular food found in China and what you commonly find served at Chinese restaurants in other countries, maybe it's the sweet, sour, spicy or distinct flavors they blend. Jiangsu Cuisine from the south, incorporates a light salty and sweet flavor and has over 6 different styles it is cooked in, it's the second most popular royal food in China. Cantonese Cuisine is another popularized taste in Chinese restaurants. Xiang Cuisine is a less expensive form of tastes and has a delicate mix of the north province and the south. Lu dishes are mainly made of seafood and small grains, Lu meals can be cooked in over thirty different ways. Hui meals are famous for fresh locally grown produce in their meals and also for using wild herbs too. Min Cuisine of the north is known for both sea and mountain ingredients, the province also admires sauces and soups as part of the meals. Zhejiang Cuisine features some of the best seafood in the south of China, and are fond of using bamboo root in their dishes to give the food a tender consistency.

Traditionally China has many festivals throughout the year some of them are really important on the Chinese calender, others are regional and some only celebrated in certain towns. The point is that somewhere in china is always celebrating with a colorful and lively festival of some kind. Some of the most important and grand events are the Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Shoton Festival and the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival.

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Great Wall of China

Beijing Botanical Garden

Tiananmen

Tianning Temple (Beijing)

Beihai Park

Waibaidu Bridge

Shanghai Museum

Yuyuan Garden

Temple of Heaven

National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)

Forbidden City