China Tourist Attractions

Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)

夫子庙
Last updated: Sep 19, 2009  Posted: May 08, 2009
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Hours: 
All Day, especially at night
Price: 
Entrance to the actual temple is 35 yuan.

Situated in the south part of Nanjing and surrounded by the Qinhuai River, the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) is one of the city’s most popular attractions.  Confucius Temple consists of a cluster of symetrically arranged buildings and covers an area of over 26,000 square meters.  The temple is home to excellent examples of both Ming and Qing dynasty architecture.


     

 

Hong Kong Disneyland

香港迪士尼乐园
Last updated: Jun 08, 2009  Posted: Jan 16, 2006
Hong Kong, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
10:30am to 9pm, daily.
Address: 
Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

As if a trip to Hong Kong isn’t mind-blowing enough, you can now also experience the magic of Mickey Mouse and make your dreams become even more truer at Disneyland. Opened back in 2005, this park has now become a staple piece on the rack of must-do Hong Kong attractions. There are four theme parks within Disneyland with each offering a wide range of quality family entertainment.


     
Tags: For kids


 

Xuanwu Lake Park

玄武湖
Last updated: Sep 11, 2009  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
7:00am-9:00pm
Address: 
Gulou District
Price: 
Free enter for the outside, inner side 20 Yuan/ticket

Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favourite getaway for locals.  Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery


     
Tags: Family, Lakes


 

Ngong Ping 360


Last updated: May 03, 2010  Posted: May 05, 2009
Hong Kong, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
10am-6pm (with a 6:30pm extension on other special days).
Address: 
At Central MTR take Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung Station; the terminal is sign-posted from there.

Updates:


   
Tags: buddhas, cable car, lantau, ride, scenic, view


 

Purple Mountain

紫金山
Last updated: Jan 27, 2010  Posted: Aug 09, 2007
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Hours: 
5am-6pm
Price: 
Free
 
Purple Mountain is known as the “lung of Nanjing” and for good reason.  This massive, forested park area situated within Nanjing boasts fresh and cool air compared to the muggy, polluted city center.
 

     

 

YuYuan (Yu Garden) and Bazaar

豫园
Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: Jun 15, 2006
Shanghai, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Shanghai
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8:30am-5pm
Address: 
No. 218, Anren Jie, Old City
Price: 
30-40 Yuan/ticket
Yu Gardens is one-half shopper’s paradise and one-half complete nightmare.  With what sometimes feels like thousands of people crowded into a relatively small space, this important tourist attraction often gets a bad rap.  Sidetracked by the numbers of people, the overbearing architecture, and the entertainmen

   

 

Slender West Lake

瘦西湖
Last updated: Dec 12, 2009  Posted: Jan 15, 2009
Yangzhou, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Hours: 
6:30am-6pm
Address: 
Entire NW part of Yangzhou, south entrance near arched stone Hongqiao bridge
Price: 
80 yuan (includes Potted Plant Garden)

Slender West Lake is the premier attraction in Yangzhou. The park, lined with willow trees, picturesque pagodas, and loads of history has enough to keep a visitor busy for the entire day. During spring the park is an expansive wonderland of flowers and budding trees. There are few enclosed city parks in China as impressive as this, making Slender West Lake a must visit.


   

 

The Forbidden City

紫禁城
Last updated: Mar 27, 2009  Posted: Mar 18, 2009
Beijing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Beijing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8:30am to 5:00pm
Address: 
North of Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District
Price: 
40-60 Yuan/ticket
The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, the National Palace Museum, the Purple Forbidden City and Gugong (故宫), is probably Beijing’s top tourist attraction.  This huge palace complex (one full square kilometer), previously home to 23 successive Emperors, is located in the heart of Beijing, on the north side of    

 

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

天坛大佛 (宝莲寺)
Last updated: Sep 26, 2009  Posted: Feb 12, 2006
Hong Kong, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
9am to 6pm, daily (last admission 5:30pm).
Address: 
Po Lin Monastery (accessed primarily from the Ngong Ping 360 cable car - for alternative directions
Price: 
60 Yuan/ticket


   

 

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

天安门广场
Last updated: Mar 27, 2009  Posted: Mar 18, 2009
Beijing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Beijing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
Anytime
Address: 
In the centre of Beijing, literally
Forming the exact heart and center of the city, Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) is usually a first port of call on any Beijing tourist’s itinerary.  Like the Forbidden City (紫禁城), the words Tiananmen Square are almost synonymous with Beijing.  It is worth a visit not just for its

     

 
 
 
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