Where do Chinese people like to vacation in China? - Part II

Here are the rest of top 10 domestic destinations in China:

5. Guilin city (桂林山水) - During a visit to China former U.S. President Bill Clinton said "No place in China is more evocative of the beauty of your country than Guilin." Two crystal-clear rivers flow through the city, encircled by mountains with unusual and bizarre rock formations and caves. (Previous Post on Guilin)

4. Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟), Sichuan - The place is dotted with more than 100 gorgeous lakes, which differ from others by having a high concentration of calcium carbonate, so that the lakebeds and embankments are all covered with crystals. The water is so clear that the bottom is visible despite depths of several dozen meters. Waterfalls are the essence of the scenery in Jiuzhaigou. They are created between lakes on different levels with water flowing down the cliffs covered with trees.

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3. Yellow Mountain (黄山), Anhui - this mountain was listed as one of the World Natural and Cultural Heritages in 1990. Yellow Mountain is characterized by the four wonders: odd-shaped pines, grotesque rock formation, seas of clouds and crystal clear hot springs. Because of its mists and clouds, natural scenery in the area changes beyond prediction. (Previous Post on Yellow Mountain)

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2. Sanya (三亚), Hainan - The city is located at the southern most tip of Hainan Island to the West of Hong Kong. Sanya has 19 bays and over 40 inlets lying along a 209 km coast line. It is often refer to as the "Hawaii of the East". It is China's idyllic island paradise!

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1. Lijiang (丽江), Yunnan - With the Jade Dragon Mountain as backdrop, the Lijiang Old Town has adapted itself harmoniously to the natural scenery. Lijiang maintains an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that is still functioning effectively. (Previous Post on Lijiang)

Want to have a Unique Destination Wedding?

Marriage is one of life's biggest moments. All couples want a memorable wedding experience not only for them, but also for their guests. Recently wedding trends, especially destination wedding trends has been moving toward from the beaches to even more exotic destination such as China.

Tie the knot, renew your love or honeymoon at YuZi Paradise (愚自乐园). Nestled among the beautiful mountains of Guilin, China, YuZi Paradise is a 1,350 acre sculpture park dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art and culture in China. This out of this world park consists of 200 contemporary works by artists around the world such as Eberhard Eckerle and Allen Jones. You can have your wedding reception or a romantic dinner in a cave.

(Cave Dinning)

How about this quintessential Chinese adventure with luxurious comfort. This four day river cruise down on the longest river in Asia provides breathless natural scenery. The colourful villages or jagged grey mountains rising from the Yangtze River gorge will be the perfect backdrop for your perfect wedding day.

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Walk Through a Painting, Walk Through Guilin (桂林)

Guilin may be a city you have never heard of. However, if you ask a Chinese person, they not only will know the city and they will tell you it is the most pictureque city in China. During a visit to China former U.S. President Bill Clinton said "No place in China is more evocative of the beauty of your country than Guilin."

Two crystal-clear rivers flow through the city, encircled by mountains with unusual and bizarre rock formations and caves.

Here are 10 Reasons to Visit Guilin:

1. An absolutely legendary scenic Mecca, Guilin has the most typical karst topography in the world, with verdant hills, limpid waters, mysterious caves and grotesque rocks.
2. Take the Li River (漓江) Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (阳朔) and enjoy the fresh feeling of walking in a Chinese landscape painting
3. Pedal lazily through the rice paddies, fruit orchards, tranquil villages and extraordinary karst peaks of Yangshuo
4. Simply relax yourself in one of the bars or cafes at the nationally renowned Yangshuo West Street to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
5. Watch the stunning "Impression, Liu Sanjie" (印象刘三姐) — China's largest outdoor performance on a natural stage setting formed by the Li River and 12 peaks
6. Enjoy a casual stroll through the city area, taste the famous Guilin rice noodles, and take the 'Two Rivers and Four Lakes' water tour around the city at night
7. Explore the peak-dotted riverine parks and marvel at Mother Nature’s masterpieces, such as the Elephant Trunk Hill (象鼻山), the Camel Hill (骆驼山)
   
8. Go through spectacular karst caves, such as the Reed Flute Cave (芦笛岩) and the Seven Star Cave (七星岩) and learn how the fantastic stalactites were formed
9. Take an excursion to the spectacular Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces (梯田) in Longsheng County (龙胜) and sleep in the Zhuang village (壮族) of Ping’ an
10. Hike around the mountain areas dotted with colourful ethnic minority tribes such as Zhuang, Miao, Yao and Dong