Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, has a rich cultural and historical atmosphere, and is renowned for its ancient town vibe characterised by small bridges and flowing water.

The construction of the Great Wall began in the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period. Now, most of the better preserved Great Wall was built in the Ming dynasty. Therefore, the Great Wall, standing as the longest man-made structure in human civilisation, can be said as a masterpiece and a joint effort by many dynasties of ancient China.

The Persian Empire once dominated the entire Middle East and the backbone of the entire Silk Road. It was also one of the few great empires that were able to fight against Sparta, a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. Many camel caravans started their business journey from Persia to China for expensive silk and porcelain, which were then sold to other countries. This magnificent empire’s capital city was Persepolis, meaning the capital of the Persians. 

Want to have a glimpse of Britain and France but couldn’t afford the time for a long trip to Europe? Shamian in Guangzhou might be a good alternative. You can learn about the history of Shamian and the diplomatic history of contemporary China by visiting the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Museum, previously the French consulate. You can then visit the Shamian Christian Church and the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes to experience a moment of tranquillity. Paying a visit to Shamian Park and French Concession Garden can let you enjoy your leisure time as if you are in a European park.

Given such a huge number of famous mountains in China, it is hard for a mountain to stand out by merely having remarkable scenery. Mount Xiqiao, which is located in the Southwest of the Nanhai District of Foshan, is one of the exceptions. Being an extinct volcano and embellished by the cultural heritage sites nearby, Mount Xiqiao has become one of the four most famous mountains in Guangdong Province, attracting loads of tourists.

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