Five Things To See When You Travel To China

You might have images of antiquated, historic Beijing floating around in your mind as you get ready to travel to China. It might be hard not to see the dynastic images portrayed in popular culture, and while this sort of romanticism has its appeal and beauty, China is a changed country, one worth seeing and one you should be excited to explore. Because the country is so large, covering an astonishing five time zones (though the government instituted a single time zone for the entire population, the same as the capital city: Beijing), it is hard to narrow down a to do list, and in order to do so, here is one tip for what to see depending on which of the five time zones you fall into during your visit.

1. In the farthest west region of China the city of Kashgar seems more like a Middle Eastern city than a Chinese one. The tomb of Abakh Khoja should be your destination if occasion brings you to this ancient city. It is a scaled down, but breathtaking, nonetheless, tomb built for royalty.

2.Urumqi might not get a lot of publicity, but business people may likely travel to China for work in this city. Whatever brings you to Urumqi, do not miss the Peoples Square. The large central monument is memorable and the open area gives visitors a good place to see the city skyline.

3. If your travel in China brings you to Xining, at the centre of China, you may want to visit the Qinghai Lake. It is the largest lake in China.

4. The only true time zone in China is its second most easterly one, the area of land encompassing Beijing. In the capital city, visiting Imperial landmarks is, hands down, the best way to spend time while you travel in China.

5. Should occasion take you to the farthest points of eastern China, occasion the Great Wall of Chinas easternmost gate. Its construction is war-ready and elaborate.