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China Grand Tour

Greater China represents a vast, influential region shaped by millennia of history and diverse cultural traditions.

It stands as a center for global trade, ancient philosophy, and revolutionary development. These lands have nurtured empires, scholars, and artists who defined Eastern civilization.

Beijing remains the political heart and home to the historic Liulichang cultural street. Ancient capitals like Xi'an, Luoyang, and Kaifeng served as imperial seats across different dynasties. Dengfeng contains sacred sites, while Taiyuan and the preserved city of Pingyao showcase profound heritage. These cities form the backbone of China's long, imperial narrative.

Southern hubs like Nanjing, Yangzhou, and Suzhou highlight refined arts, gardens, and waterways. Shanghai represents the dynamic, modern face of this region while respecting its layered past. Together, these locations offer a complete view of how history influences contemporary life. Their legacies continue to shape the cultural identity of Greater China today.

Beijing

  1. Forbidden City
  2. Jingshan Park
  3. Old Beijing
  4. Great Wall
  5. Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs
  6. Hua's Courtyard Restaurant
  7. Temple of Confucius
  8. Lama Temple
  9. Temple of Heaven
  10. Tiananmen Square
  11. Liulichang Street
  12. Summer Palace

Taiyuan

  1. Jinci Temple

Jinzhong

  1. Chang Family Mansion

Pingyao

  1. County Government Office
  2. Rishengchang Bank
  3. China Escort Agency Museum
  4. Niangjia Vinegar Workshop
  5. City Wall
  6. Shuanglin Temple

Xi'an

  1. Terracotta Army Pit 1
  2. Terracotta Army Pit 3
  3. Terracotta Army Pit 2
  4. Terracotta Army Exhibition Hall
  5. Bronze Chariots Museum
  6. Tang Dynasty Palace Theater
  7. Xian Museum
  8. Xian Museum - Majestic Treasure Exhibition
  9. Xian Museum - Shaping of the Nation Exhibition
  10. Small Wild Goose Pagoda
  11. Great Mosque

Luoyang

  1. Old City of Luoyang
  2. Longmen Grottoes

Dengfeng

  1. Zhongyue Temple
  2. Shaolin Monastery - Pagoda Forest
  3. Shaolin Monastery - Shaolin Temple
  4. Shaolin Monastery - Martial Hall

Kaifeng

  1. Daxiangguo Temple
  2. Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall
  3. Iron Pagoda Park

Nanjing

  1. Xiao Mausoleum
  2. Linggu Temple
  3. Confucius Temple
  4. Zhonghua Gate

Yangzhou

  1. Bonsai Garden
  2. Slender West Lake
  3. Han Guangling Tomb Museum
  4. Geyuan Garden
  5. Wudang Palace

Suzhou

  1. Humble Administrator's Garden
  2. Wumen Bridge and Pan Gate
  3. Silk Culture & Exposition Museum
  4. Master of the Nets Garden

Shanghai

  1. Fuxing Park
  2. Former Residence of Zhou Enlai
  3. The Bund
  4. Shanghai Museum - Bronze Gallery
  5. Shanghai Museum - Sculpture Gallery
  6. Shanghai Museum - Ceramics Gallery
  7. Shanghai Museum - Jade Gallery

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Location: China