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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.

The most classic landmark of Macao is, beyond doubt, the Ruins of St. Paul's. Some even thought that, if you have not visited the Ruins of St. Paul’s, you have never been to Macao. The ruins are the southern stone façade of the Church of Mater Dei. The first-ever Western university in the Far East, St. Paul’s College, was constructed beside the Church. Along with Fortaleza do Monte, the three buildings created a scene as a whole. To one’s sorrow, a fire in 1835 destroyed the Church, leaving only the façade and stone steps. 

The beauty of Charles Bridge is simply mesmerising. To quote from the Internet, “Don’t say you have visited Prague if you have never been to Charles Bridge”. Charles Bridge is the first bridge built by the citizens of Prague over the Vltava. Built in 1357, the bridge is the oldest stone bridge with strong artistic values in Eastern Europe. But why is the Bridge of high artistic values?

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.

Daya Bay is not all about nuclear power plants, but is itself a tourist spot worth visiting. You will be discovering a variety of cultural and natural attractions here. Kids will be thrilled to see different geological landscapes, including purple limestone, tuff and granite that wow them. The rugged coastline of Daya Bay forms a picture of “big bay covering small bay”.

To know a place, museum is must-see attraction for many travellers. Even though Český Krumlov is a small town, you will be able to find out more about the culture and history of the town and its surrounding areas. The Regional Museum features three-storey exhibition areas, from ancient fossils to the world wars. The information covers the past and present which is very detailed and interesting.