While you are at Beijing for the Olympics...
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Here is a list of few cities where you could enjoy the culture and tradition of China along with the Olympic events
Beijing:
A trip to China would not be complete without a tour of Beijing's attractions. Beijing has long been the Capital of China and offers a number of world-class palaces, monuments, and mausoleums for the tourist's inspection. Be sure the see the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and
The Great Wall of China:
Built as a defensive wall, construction started between two and four hundred years B.C. When finished, the Great Wall guarded approximately four thousand miles of border. Although many sections of the wall have fallen into decay, there are numerous locations where you can see the Great Wall at its best: the most commonly visited Great Wall site is north of Beijing in Badaling.
Xi'An:
Xi"An was the capital city of China during numerous dynasties. Among its many attractions, Xi'An is, perhaps, best known for the Museum/Tomb of Emperor Qin and the world famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.
Other places to see include Xi'An's Bell Tower, which was the start of the famous "Silk Road". If you have time, see the ornate Tang Murals in the Shaanxi Museum of History.
Shanghai:
Shanghai is a historically significant city that has been earmarked as the "new " Hong Kong. In addition to numerous monuments and museums, Shanghai is a vibrant economic center, with great shopping , good food, and a mix of things to do that are relatively unique in China.
The gardens in Suzhou, China to the west of Shanghai is the Suzhou, a city known for the Lingering Gardens, one of the most famous gardens in China
Beijing:
A trip to China would not be complete without a tour of Beijing's attractions. Beijing has long been the Capital of China and offers a number of world-class palaces, monuments, and mausoleums for the tourist's inspection. Be sure the see the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and
The Great Wall of China:
Built as a defensive wall, construction started between two and four hundred years B.C. When finished, the Great Wall guarded approximately four thousand miles of border. Although many sections of the wall have fallen into decay, there are numerous locations where you can see the Great Wall at its best: the most commonly visited Great Wall site is north of Beijing in Badaling.
Xi'An:
Xi"An was the capital city of China during numerous dynasties. Among its many attractions, Xi'An is, perhaps, best known for the Museum/Tomb of Emperor Qin and the world famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.
Other places to see include Xi'An's Bell Tower, which was the start of the famous "Silk Road". If you have time, see the ornate Tang Murals in the Shaanxi Museum of History.
Shanghai:
Shanghai is a historically significant city that has been earmarked as the "new " Hong Kong. In addition to numerous monuments and museums, Shanghai is a vibrant economic center, with great shopping , good food, and a mix of things to do that are relatively unique in China.
The gardens in Suzhou, China to the west of Shanghai is the Suzhou, a city known for the Lingering Gardens, one of the most famous gardens in China