Before you go to one of the most interesting and entertaining countries in the world, namely to China, first of all, you need to decide which city you would like to see. If you are traveling to China for the first time, it is better to visit the largest cities of China, here there is where to turn around and make up your opinion about the country. Well, as a rule, acquaintance with the culture of this or that country begins with visiting the sights of its capital.
Beijing
Beijing is perhaps the most ancient city in the world, several times changing its name, the usual Beijing for us is located at the sources of the Grand Canal, which is near the bay of the Yellow Sea Bohaiwan. This city is famous for its interesting rich history and culture, immediately found the remains of the ancient "Beijing man." The largest cities in China have a huge number of attractions, and Beijing is no exception, here you can enjoy both a cultural and entertainment program. One of the most famous objects of Chinese culture is the Former Imperial Palace, which is located in The center of the capital and occupies a large territory, equal to 730,000 square meters. In this palace, the rule of the 24th emperor of the Celestial Empire, and after the overthrow of the latter, Pu I, in 1912 the palace passed into the possession of the proclaimed republic. One wing was turned into a museum, and to this day a collection of imperial utensils, ornaments and works of art is accessible to the eyes of tourists. Another name for this complex is the Forbidden City of China or, as the Chinese call it, Jung. Having been in Beijing, you can not pass by this historical symbol. The surroundings of the capital will please visitors with remarkable monuments, but already natural. For example, a natural park located in the valley of Mount Shanfangshan is a wonderful place where you can look into the caves or, conversely, climb the "heavenly staircase" to the temple of Dushuaysa. Do not forget about another natural park, Shida, which can be viewed only by traveling by ferry to 10 stations, each of which has its own characteristics and entertainment.
Shanghai
Almost all major cities of China conduct their history from the formation of a fishing village, the same applies to Shanghai. By the 16th century it had grown to the size of a small city where traders and artisans mostly lived and worked, and its port traded with the countries of Europe and Asia. At the moment, Shanghai is the largest city in China in all respects, it is the industrial and financial center of the country, and its international port is the largest in the whole world. This city is associated with the most important historical events in the last hundred years, the Shanghai Wall still remember the Taiping uprising of the 50s of the 19th century and the first congress of the Communist Party of China. The embankment of the Waitang (restored), People's Square, the TV Tower "Pearl of the East" and the trading town of Yuyuan are the sights the city is proud of. China, whose photo is full of metropolitan lights and bright signs, attracts tourists both with its ancient culture and with the modern beauties that the largest cities of China have. Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin are the best places to explore China.