When visiting China, you may be tempted to explore all the well&#x2d;known tourist attractions, but take a second look before making plans

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Every travel guide to China advises you to visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, the Terra Cotta Army, and other similar places. Understandably so - these monuments are cultural and historical treasures. But there's so much more to do in China!

See &amp; Do

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East Asia

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Destinations

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China

Whether it's a world music or film festival, a giant free&#x2d;for&#x2d;all food fight, or a wild, days&#x2d;long party, cultural events are your best way to truly enjoy and explore amazing destinations. The best events are well&#x2d;known and attract massive crowds that add to the excitement and fun of these celebrations.

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Each year, more than 50 million people make their way to see the "Long Wall of 10,000 Miles," or as most of us know it, the Great Wall of China.

The southern capital city of Guangzhou offers a rich economic, and political history dating back more than 2000 years.

Visiting China can be a culturally eye&#x2d;opening and vividly spiritual experience. Although your first time in China might feel intimidating, the payoff of experiencing such an incredible country is worth any pre&#x2d;trip anxiety.

Asia

Famous for its casinos and world&#x2d;class shopping centers, Macau is known as being the Las Vegas of Asia. However, the autonomous region of Macau has much more to offer than just gambling, luxury shopping, and glitz.

Macau

Shanghai, China is one of the top spots in the world to visit. With its expansive size and history, the hardest part of traveling this bustling city is choosing what to see during your trip.

Shanghai

During the First Opium War in 1842, China's Qing Dynasty lost and ceded Hong Kong to Britain. That began a transformation that raised the territory's status to one of the best business cities in the world.

Hong Kong

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