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The Xuankong Si Monastery is situated literally on the very edge of a rocky cliff. The fact that this building was erected in the distant past, in the 5th century, adds to the impression. The monastery complex consists of three tiers arranged in consecutive order, each tier higher than the previous one.

Vacation in Suzhou leaves a mixed impression: on one hand, the city helps plunge into the atmosphere of old days as if you could go a few centuries back in time. On the other hand, there is a different Suzhou: a modern, bustling, well-developed city with an active urban lifestyle. Gardens and parks are the crown jewel of the city.

In the southwest of the country, waters of the Yangtze River flow along the most beautiful canyon known as Tiger Leaping Gorge. In this area of 15 kilometers where the river seems to split the imposing, 5.5 km high rock masses with its waters, the gorge reaches its head-spinning depth of about 3,900 meters. This is the deepest canyon in the world.

In the slopes of Longmenshan and Xiangshan mountains, right in the cave hollows, one can find the third largest cave temple complex, Longmen. The statues of Buddha and different bodhisattvas were chiseled from the rock itself; it's hard to imagine the effort it took to create thousands of statues and images in the stone.

As the older generation says in China, "In the sky, there is Heaven; on earth, Suzhou and Hangzhou. Hangzhou is famous for its historic sights and beautiful landscapes. It became one of the most prosperous cities due to its location in the southern estuary of the Grand Canal.

Kunming is the capital and the largest city of Yunnan province. It is also known as "the Spring City" thanks to its mild climate. Kunming is one of the least polluted large cities in PRC. Here, one can find numerous universities, museums and other important cultural, financial and educational establishments.

Nanjing unites many various, unique features from all over the globe and remains popular with numerous migrants and Chinese. Historic and cultural heritage as well as flourishing economic and educational systems make this city one of the best places for living in China.

Suzhou is often called "Venice of China" or "Venice of the East" because it comprises numerous canals, classical gardens, and stone bridges. Suzhou Classical Gardens have been included into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Suzhou, you will find a mix of the old and the new. Modern urban buildings compete with the neighboring middle-class dwellings. You can enjoy simple street food and the next day, eat at one of the expensive Western restaurants.

The large Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park was opened in Guangzhou in 1997. By today, it has been recognized as the best safari park in China. Overall, more than 400 species of animals inhabit the park. The total number of its residents is impressive: over 20,000 animals! Many species are endangered and registered in the Red List.

Crocodile Park, or simply Crocopark, is one of the largest crocodile farms in the world. It is located in the Chimelong Resort territory. Over 100,000 crocodiles live here. Tourists may feed the reptiles and watch the traditional crocodile shows.

The Chimelong Water Park can accommodate up to 40,000 people every day. It boasts the largest "Lazy River" which is over 5km long. When floating along the Lazy River you can observe the entire water park territory and overcome a number of obstacles including bumps, an ice room, numerous waterfalls and bridges, artificial waves.

The oceanarium is located in the zoo territory. It is inhabited by more than 10,000 sea animals. Here, visitors can observe a transparent tunnel with recreated coral reefs of the South China Sea along with their dwellers. Marine predators may be found lurking in a smaller aquarium. A separate tunnel is devoted to the flora and fauna of mountain rivers and lakes. The aquarium with sharks and rays is especially popular with the visitors.

Macau – a flourishing port with strategic significance for the world trade development – was controlled by the Portuguese from the mid-16th century to 1999 when it went over to the Chinese authorities. The historic center of Macau, its old streets, dwellings, religious and administrative buildings in the Portuguese and Chinese styles present a unique example of a merge spanning aesthetic, cultural, architectural and technological influences of the East and the West. This tourist destination also comprises a fortress and China's oldest lighthouse.

One part of the village boasts miniature sights from all over China; the other part presents traditional life-size dwellings of the different Chinese ethnicities. If you visit the village in the afternoon on a working day, it will be less crowded. You can also enjoy colorful national performances and rent a small electric car to travel across the park.

Nanshan Temple was built in 1988 to commemorate the 2,000-year-old history of Buddhism in China. The temple and the Cultural Zone that surrounds it are like a window into the country's rich Buddhist heritage. Besides, Nanshan is the largest Buddhist temple built after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China. It is situated at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.

This historic asset was not always available to tourists. It was accidentally found in 1976. This place in Xi'An was meant for an artesian well, but instead, people found an archeological artifact. A gigantic storehouse holds hundreds of warriors standing in dozens of rows. The statues were carefully reconstructed in more recent times. Near the burial site with the emperor's remains, explorers found whole chariots with horses decorated with gold and jewels.