This city of soaring towers, ancient rituals and action movies has a vibrant cultural scene born from the eclectic influences of its Chinese roots, colonial connections, and homegrown talent. Piera Chen, Lonely Planet Writer
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With tumble-down chunks of the Great Wall, mist-wreathed mountains, traditional villages and fascinating ethnic borderlands, China is home to one of the world s oldest and most remarkable civilizations. Damian Harper, Lonely Planet Writer
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The Great Wall, the Yangzi River, the Army of Terracotta Warriors we ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real China with the minimum fuss.
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Spot your hotel room from the twinkling heights of the Peak
Hang out in a maze-like walled village, where prostitution and gambling once thrived
Escape from the skyscrapers to the trees as you hike the region's mountain, coast and jungle trails
Savor the [...]