3 Most Visited Places in China: Discover What They Are.

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Do you know what the 3 most visited places in China? However, around 700 years ago, this immense Asian country began to be known for having the most mysterious and exotic places in the world. Currently, after decades of economic evolution, the country has not lost its fascination. In this way, the old and new customs of China that are developing have only added to the overall allure of a culture that has existed for millennia.

Furthermore, this culture is widely cultivated and celebrated by the Chinese inhabitants themselves. It is clear that they value the preservation of historical and cultural sites. For example, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing. Therefore, both remind us of the days of China's emperors. 

However, we cannot forget the famous Great Wall, which runs for 6,700 kilometers starting from the Yellow Sea and ending in Central Asia. Therefore, due to its size, China has several tourist destinations. Therefore, it offers several possibilities for exploration and tourism.

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The great Wall of China (Image: Canva Pro)

The Great Wall of China cannot be missing from your travel itineraries.

Antes de mais nada, ao chegar na China, é impossível não pensar em conhecer a histórica Grande Muralha da China. Por lá, os chineses costumam chamar também de ‘Changcheng’, ou também a ‘Muralha Longa’. Além disso, para visitar, você pode escolher as seções disponíveis mais bem preservadas da muralha, chamadas Ningxia, Mongólia Interior e Gansu.

However, the Wall is around six to eight meters high, but can reach 16 meters in some places. In other words, it is wide enough in some places for ten men and five horses to pass. Furthermore, to ensure the safety of visitors, the wall has several battlements and surveillance towers. 

Thus, many of the oldest fortifications on the wall date back to the 7th century BC. Therefore, the most famous areas were added around 210 BC, when its numerous sections were joined. Currently, the section of the wall that receives the most visits is close to Badaling Pass, located near the northwest of Beijing, a location very accessible by public transport or organized tours. 

Discover the Imperial Palace: The Forbidden City.

Now, discover the most important and largest Chinese building, the Forbidden City called Zǐjìnchéng and also known as the Imperial Palace. The Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing and is impossible to miss when visiting the country. The site was built during the Yuan dynasty in the years 1271-1368. However, a huge part of the complexity seen today was built in the years 1406 and 1420. 

However, in reality it has several splendid palaces in just one, which was for a long time the residence of 24 emperors such as the Ming and Qing. At that time, the presence of anyone who was not from the imperial family or their courtesans was expressly prohibited. What's more, the site covers an average of 720,000 m² and also receives protection from a wall. Measuring around 10 meters high with several watchtowers. 

Therefore, because it ends up taking long hours to visit everything, it is important to have your schedule defined if you are short on time. Therefore, one of the 3 most visited places in China and that cannot be missed on your list are the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the five white marble Golden River Bridges, the incredible emperor's banquet hall and a 35-meter-high building that houses the imperial throne.

 Terracotta Army: The Emperor's Soldiers.

Contudo, é importante saber que esse achado arqueológico da China foi encontrado enquanto agricultores cavavam poços nos arredores de Xi’an em 1970. Sendo assim, o Exército de Terracota, passou a ser distribuído em três imensos poços subterrâneos e construído no intuito de guardar o túmulo do primeiro imperador Qin Shi Huang.

Furthermore, some statues have been badly damaged over time. In this way, some of them were even unearthed and reassembled with great caution. Thus highlighting the importance given to the emperor’s life. 

Therefore, to conclude this article, know that China is huge and very diverse in its landscapes and culture. We hope we have helped by showing you the most popular cities in China for tourism. So, make your choice and maximize your time discovering the highlights of China.