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Top 10 things to do in China

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1. Explore the ordered gardens and smart courtyards of the Forbidden City in Beijing

Why not visit the Great Wall of China?

2. Get out of the city and discover China’s most famous landmark – the Great Wall of China - as it snakes its way across the country

Terrecotta warriors, Xi'an, China

3. The mysterious Terracotta Army in Xian is a fascinating place to visit and learn about the history of Imperial China

A cityscape of Shanghai, China

4. Stroll along the bund (embankment) in Shanghai where the most impressive architecture and sights of the city are located

Watch the cormorant fishermen in Yangshuo

5. Watch the cormorant fishermen in Yangshuo as they practice an art that has been around for a thousand years

Wind your way through the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge in Southern China

6. Traditional Lijiang is the jewel of Yunnan province and just outside the city, Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic day trip into the hills

A giant panda, Chengdhu, China

7. Chengdu is a must visit area in China, where the beloved pandas are thriving in the Sichuan Giant Panda reserve, just outside the city

Jiuzhaigou National Park, China | Top 10 things to do in China

8. Marvel at the turquoise waters of Jiuzhaigou, where the Five Flower Lake and Multi-Colour Pond are fantastic in their crystalline natural beauty

Zhangjiajie National Park, China

9. With lush green plants trailing down the karst formations of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, this stunning area inspired James Cameron’s other worldly setting in Avatar

Today you get to visit the spectacular Harbin Ice Festival!

10. Wrap up warm and visit the spectacular sculptures of the Harbin Ice Festival