Expected to become the tourist destination with the world’s largest number of visitors in less than 10 years, China is an incredibly diverse land, where each trip becomes an adventure into the unknown even for the most experienced travel aficionados. Containing the world’s highest mountains, large deserts, endless grasslands and some of the world’s largest cities, this land of mystery and contrasts never ceases to amaze, becoming addictive in an (un)explainable way. Hard to choose what to visit for a China first-timer, still, discovering Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’An opened my appetite for more.
The capital’s Imperial palaces and gardens are blending with modern architecture in a charming, unbeatable way, showcasing a superb proof of how tradition and contemporary can stand together side by side, no harm done. Just outside Beijing, the Great Wall, China’s biggest attraction, rules majestically, adding to the mysterious vibe of this land of wonders.
Home to the world’s second tallest tower and other jaw-dropping skyscrapers, Shanghai is a city worth exploring, whose cultural diversity would amaze even the most trained travelers. Beyond the neck-cracking towers you’ll find narrow streets and traditional houses, majestic colonial buildings and top places for the art lovers. The city’s crowded streets, the high-end boutiques and the top chef dining spots add to the charm, making it a destination to remember.
More than 3000 years old, Xi’An is another destination to remember in China. Capital for 13 dynasties, the city is a living reminder of China’s former glory. The many museums cultural relics and historical sites make a great attraction for the history aficionados. Still, the main focus stands on the famed Teracotta Warriors and Horses, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th Century. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor of China. In fact, it is often said that “If you haven’t been to Xi’An you haven’t been to China”.
To add to my sayings, I gathered together some pictures I made in the three aforementioned cities, hoping you’ll find China as mesmerizing as I did.
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These pictures made me so nostalgic, I lived in Shanghai and loved it!! So nice to see this city again!! Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re having a nice weekend x
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I want to go to China so bad!! This looks amazing!
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Great post dear! Thank you for sharing! These pictures are so beautiful! 🙂
XO
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Iwould lime to visit China!
Kisses
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amazing pictures! looks amazing
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Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing Adria!
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Hi Alice,
these pictures are awesome.
I love China
have an adorable week
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I’ve never been to China! Looks fun. Great pictures 🙂
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Amazing photos!!! Thanks for sharing. Xo
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amazing pictures!!!xoxo
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wow!!! this is spectacular! such a sight to see! 😀
Have a great week!
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Your photos are beautiful! I’ve always wanted to visit – it looks like such a dynamic and vibrant city!
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Such amazing photos! I hope to visit China someday!
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I’ve never been to China before but it looks beautiful! Great photos!
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Che meraviglia di foto.
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Ohhmmyy looks stunning
I love to visit this place
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China is indeed a very fun and nice place to visit, I visited Beijing and Nanjing a few years back. x
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Amazing pics, love travel….enjoy it!!!!
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Wow, China looks incredible. I’ve only ever been to Hong Kong, but my parents have said amazing things about China, and your pictures only confirm the fact!
xo
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China is amazing!! I have been to China and I loved ever bit of it, so many historic attractions!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Great post! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful day!
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Wonderful pics. I’d like to visit China.
Kisses
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A journey to China is absolutely in my wish list. Maybe this year……
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Fantastic photos of China! I really need to go back one day.
Luxessed
Such beautiful pictures!
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Fantastic photos of China! I really have to go back one day.
Luxessed
I wish I could visit tihs huge wonderful country!
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I’ve never been in China, but I think is a fascinating place.
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great pictures!
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These pictures are amazing, it makes me want to go to China!
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beautiful pics!! wonderful places!!
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Such interesting info about China!! It really has been around for such a long time… plenty of time to develop culture and ancient history!!
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Amazing pics!!
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Amazing pictures! I’d love to visit China
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China is wonderful!
Unfortunately is too far!
lalu
I’ve never been to China before, but have spoken to a few people who have and they all loved it! A friend of ours just came back from two months in Shanghai, so you know he really loved it there, haha! It’s definitely a place I’d love to visit, as it’s so rich in history and architecture; these photos are amazing and truly showcase that! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Waaw ! It looks amazing ! 🙂
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amazing china
Mrs NoOne
This is making miss my trip to Shanghai, love your pics!
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wow! these photos are gorgeous!
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I would really love to visit this great country some day….
great review, my dear
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I hope I can visit China one day! It must be an amazing place!
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China looks so vibrant! I’ve always wanted to visit the great wall
Rachel xx
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You captured the beauty of China so well in these images, awesome!
Prudence
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I want to go to Asia so bad! You are a lucky lady
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I can see why it has such growing visitor numbers, you’ve capture China so beautiful
I’m incredibly jealous, your trip looks like a dream come true!
What Raj Wants
These photos are amazing! China is one of the place that I really want to visit!
Bellissime! 😉
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Fantastic photography – you thoroughly captured your time there, this will be such a great post for you to look back on in the future!
Rxx
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This is such a fabulous commentary of where to visit in this vast land! I may never get the chance, to so this may be the next best thing! beautifully done! Each photo expresses its own flavor of China!
XX, Elle
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Wowwwwwwwwww beutiful pics.
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This post makes me want to travel to China so much 🙂
Wonderful, have a great day dear!!
Stella
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Beautiful pictures!! Amazing place:)))
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