For tourists all over the world, China travel is moving to the top of their destination lists. For various reasons, China has become one of the most appealing destinations. There are hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit China each year. A majority of tourists will visit China to tour the country's historical landmarks. China has an extensive, rich history and the tourist attractions that can be found in this country leave visitors amazed. Tourists can opt for both shorter tours of particular places of interest or a much longer tour of the country, which will take them through various cities and parts of China's countryside.

Great Wall
One of the most popular destinations for China travel is the Great Wall. This masterpiece is one of the most awe-inspiring sights that a person may ever set their eyes on. Not only is the Great Wall of China fascinating and interesting on many levels, it is also one of the most impressive structures that you may ever get to see. The Great Wall itself is a wonder and the countryside surrounding the wall is also quite impressive. The Great Wall of China is more than two thousand years old and was built around specific territories for protection from enemies. The Great Wall of China holds much historical value to the country and should not be missed.

Terracotta Warriors
Another incredibly popular tourist attraction in China are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses which were also constructed more than two thousand years ago. These warriors and the First Emperor's imperial burial grounds were not discovered until the 1970s. Since the discovery of these amazing, ancient relics, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are widely considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Over eight thousand of these warrior statues lie within the imperial burial grounds. Not to mention, the imperial burial grounds are quite impressive. The site itself is underground and has three vaults which are all filled with thousands of these Terracotta Warriors and other impressive treasures.

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Temple of Heaven
Located in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven is another destination on the China travel list that you will not want to miss. According to the legends, the Temple of Heaven is located in the exact meeting point of heaven and Earth. The temple itself is an architectural masterpiece and the landscape that surrounds the temple is also amazing.

Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is another China travel destination that is extremely popular, and is considered to be one of the world's best known architectural structures. The vast collection of buildings located just north of Tianaman Square contains literally thousands of beautiful rooms and also has several towers to be enjoyed. The Forbidden City was once the palace of the Qing and Ming Dynasties. Fourteen years went into the construction of this palace, which seems incredibly fast when you visit the palace in person - it is daunting.

Above is just a small handful of some of the fantastic locations for you to visit in China. It really is a huge a country that has so much to offer those curious about the exotic. No matter what you have in your mind about China before you visit, you are certain to say "it is so different than I expected" when you arrive.

Seeing all of these incredible sights in one visit to China is not always an option, so you should research the attractions that interest you and your family the most so that you can see the parts of China that have always intrigued your mind.

Tips
1. Booking train tickets should be done from the city you are in up to 10 days in advance

2. Try to avoid traveling in China during local holidays such as Spring Festival, Worker's Day and National Day - it is just very very busy at those times

3. For internal flights check sites such as Ctrip and Elong regularly before booking your flight. They sometimes offer huge discounts

4. China will be different than you imagine - try not to compare it to what to you are used to and enjoy the contrast to your culture.

5. Show respect to the locals and they will show you the best hospitality you have ever seen