Top 10 Beautiful Places in China

Have no idea about the most beautiful places in China? If you are considering paying a visit to China and are curious about the top amazing tourist attractions in this mysterious land, you will get an answer here.

Jiuzhaigou

Located in the northern part of Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Vally is a real wonderland with colorful lakes, vast mountain forests, and spectacular waterfalls. Those 108 sapphire lakes are absolutely the most remarkable scenes of Jiuzhaigou. Through the crystal clear water, tourists can see the bottom of the lakes with the colors of those calcified rocks and algae. Autumn is the best season of Jiuzhaigou when the yellow and red leaves of the trees reflect on the lake water. Jiuzhaigou Valley is also famous for its multi-level waterfalls. It is really romantic to have a trip to this picturesque place.

Jiuzhaigou

Yangshuo

It is believed that you have seen many amazing pictures of Yangshuo. But you will also be marveled at its beauty when you pay an actual visit to this wonderful place. It sits by the Li River in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst mountains and crystal clear waters. If you want a break from the loud cities and to find peace in your heart, Yangshou is an excellent choice for you. You can walk or ride a bike to enjoy the beautiful fields that are surrounded by the most splendid karst peaks.

Li River

Yellow Mountains

Located in the south of Anhui Province, Huangshan is the most beautiful mountain range in China that is famed for its four natural wonders. When you are here visiting this scenic area that covers 154 square kilometers, you will find the four beautiful wonders one by one - odd-shaped pines, spectacular rocks, the sea of clouds, and hot springs. What's more, there are other attractions inside this area, such as lakes, waterfalls, streams, rare flowers, and animals. Huangshan can be found in many Chinese famous pictures and poems.

Yellow Mountains

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie is the first official national park of China, celebrated for its deep valleys, towering peaks, and breathtaking rock pillars. It is much different than other natural sites that you have visited in other places. Its beauty has attracted the world's attention after the release of James Cameron's Avatar which is said to be based on the scenery at the National Park. For photographers and even tourists, it is easy to take photos since there are many photography spots to hit. Besides, the new Glass Bridge that has helped Zhangjiajie gain more fame, is able to get you excited.

Zhangjiajie

Tibet

Tibet is one of the must-sees in China with its unique beauty that no place on earth can compare to. When you are there, you will find it easy to find the peace that you have been pursuing for many years. Tourists will see scenery like turquoise lakes, snow-capped mountains, and vast plains. But what will rock your world is spirituality. There are devout disciples and pilgrims everywhere in Tibet. However, Tibet doesn't allow independent tourists from foreign countries. You need to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit and get into Tibet with a travel agency.

Tibet Potala Palace

Zhangye

Lying in the ancient Silk Road in northwest China, Gansu Province, Zhangye is an important city with a breathtaking Danxia National Geological Park. Its special Danxia Landform has been captured by many photographers and has appeared in many movies. Most of those multi-hued formations are several hundred meters high. The red rocks will be brighter when the sun shines on them, presenting a huge oil natural painting for all visitors. National Geographic Magazine ranked Danxia National Geological Park as one of the "Top Ten Amazing Geographical Wonders of the World".

Yuanyang Rice Terrace

Yuanyang Rice Terrace is located in Yuanyang County. The wonder of the terraced fields has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. These rice terraces that cascade down the lush hillsides were created by the local Hani on the Ailao Mountains. For over 1,300 years, the Hani people have been plowing their rice terraces here. The terrace will provide different views as the season changes throughout the year. It is a treasure for tourists who are into visiting natural sites and taking beautiful photos. Besides, just consider it a chance to get a sense of what life has been like in this place for a long time.

Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake

The Echoing Sand Mountain is located on the Silk Road, renowned for the haunting echoing sound when wild winds blow over the sands. It is a series of sand dunes that are 25 miles long and 12 miles wide. Sometimes, those dunes can rise 800 feet at their peak with ever-changing shapes. It is really an amazing and unique tourist attraction of the Gobi Desert in northwest China. In the middle of the dunes is Crescent Lake. The lake is in a natural shape of a half-moon as its name suggests. The beautiful lakes and the whitish-grey sand dunes offer a huge contrast in this place.

Qiandao Lake

Qiandao Lake, also known as Thousand Island Lake, is an artificial water reservoir in Zhejiang. Residents who are living on the 50,000 acres around the river had to move to other regions for the creation of the Qiandao Lake. But the remains of these cities can be found below the waters of the lake. Those beautiful islands that we see are not actual islands. They are the peaks of those mountains and hills that have sacrificed to create the reservoir. Tourists can take a boat to get a close look at those islands and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake.

Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, covering about 1,785 square miles. As the most places to visit in China, this cyanic plateau lake is surrounded by an endless sea of golden rape flowers and vast grasslands. The best time to visit Qinghai Lake is June and July when flocks of migrating birds are inhabited here. The famous attractions inside this area include Erlangjian Scenic Area, Bird Island, Sand Island, and Fairy Bay.