Visit China to see the world
From the Himalayas in the west to the Gobi Desert in the north or the tropical beaches in the south, China is one of the most geographically diverse countries on Earth. This geographical diversity gave rise to one of the earliest civilizations known to man. These ancient Chinese settlers laid the foundations for some of the most interesting cultural relics this world has ever seen.
By bringing these two things together, ancient Chinese societies built, maintained, and nurtured China’s natural landscapes in such a way that the overall result is one of the most remarkably beautiful places in the world.
China has something for every visitor, so if you can’t agree on other destinations, chances are good that everyone will find something to their liking in China! Of course, there are sites unique to China, like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, and the iconic Panda. But did you know that there are also sites remarkably similar to those that are famous in other parts of the world?
And I’m not talking about the Swiss village copied near Shenzhen for Chinese tourists, but about real geological or architectural phenomena that can be found in China as well as elsewhere!
1. Zhangye Danxia <-> Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (Peru)
2. Yangshuo <-> Halong Bay (Vietnam) or Vang Vien (Laos)
3. The Bund, Shanghai <-> the New York Skyline or even Dubai
4. Tibet <-> Nepal
5. The Giant Buddha of Leshan <-> Bamiyan Buddhas (Afghanistan, destroyed by the Taliban)
6. Changbai Mountains, Jilin <-> Moraine Lake (Canada)
7. First bend of the Yangtsé River, Yunnan <-> Horshoe Bend Antelope Canyon (USA)
8. Lingyin Temple Hangzhou <-> the temples of Kyoto (Japan)
9. Shipton’s Arch near Kashgar <-> Aloba (Chad)
10. Baishuitai <-> Pamukkale (Türkiye)