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Chopsticks and Chinese Dragons PR Newswire LONDON, June 13, 2012 LONDON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top five places to see in China China is a vast, varied and beautiful country, which rewards its visitors with world-class sites such as the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, stunning scenery including the limestone peaks of Guilin and the majestic Yangtze River, a diverse culture and exciting cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Without the bother of reaching for the guidebook, travel company Cox & Kings, specialist in arranging holidays to China, highlights the 'must see' top five places to visit. So dust off that bag, book a holiday and get packing! Beijing Located in northern China, Beijing is the capital powerhouse of ancient history dating back over 3,000 years. This Far Eastern jewel is one of the great ancient capitals of China. As the Chinese proverb goes "A single day of sub-zero temperature is not enough to create three feet of ice", so allow plenty of time to submerge yourself in this great city! A must see on any Beijing itinerary is ththe mighty Forbidden City. Situated in the heart of Beijing and built in the 15 century during the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City is one of the finest preserved imperial palaces in China. Stretched over 178 acres this UNESCO world heritage site features 90 palaces, courtyards, 980 buildings and 8,704 rooms.

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Chopsticks and Chinese Dragons

PR Newswire

LONDON, June 13, 2012

LONDON

,

June 13, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

Top five places to see in

China

China

is a vast, varied and beautiful country, which rewards its visitors with

world-class sites such as the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, stunning

scenery including the limestone peaks of Guilin and the majestic Yangtze River,

a diverse culture and exciting cities such as

Beijing

,

Shanghai

and

Hong Kong

.

Without the bother of reaching for the guidebook, travel company Cox & Kings,

specialist in arranging holidays to China, highlights the 'must see' top five places

to visit. So dust off that bag, book a holiday and get packing!

Beijing

Located in northern

China

,

Beijing

is the capital powerhouse of ancient history

dating back over 3,000 years. This Far Eastern jewel is one of the great ancient

capitals of

China

. As the Chinese proverb goes "A single day of sub-zero

temperature is not enough to create three feet of ice", so allow plenty of time

to submerge yourself in this great city! A must see on any

Beijing

itinerary is

the mighty Forbidden City. Situated in the heart of

Beijing

and built in the 15

th

century during the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City is one of the finest

preserved imperial palaces in

China

. Stretched over 178 acres this UNESCO

world heritage site features 90 palaces, courtyards, 980 buildings and 8,704

rooms. Marvel at the traditional architecture and imperial history before

hotfooting it to Jingshan Park to see the panoramic view of the palace. Sunset is

one of the best times to capture this awe-inspiring scene!

Xian

Xian

, the 'eternal city' is one of the oldest settlements in

China

. Here you can

visit a 3,000 year old banpo village with archaeological remains dating back to

the Neolithic Age. The Famen Temple holding the finger bones of Sakyamuni,

the founder of Buddhism, is a great attraction for Buddhist enthusiasts. Or if

you seek an archaeological site that packs a punch, head to the Terracotta

Army. Over 2,000 years old, the life size terracotta figures features 8,000

warriors and 670 horses positioned in battle, representing the armies that

belonged to

China's

first Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

The Yangtze River

To feel the beating heart of

China

is to experience the Yangtze River, the third

longest in the world

.

Almost 4,000 miles long, the Yangtze entwines through 11

provinces. From glistening glaciers of the Tibetan plateau down to the rush of

Shanghai

, embark on a cruise to see some of its exhaustive natural beauty.

Drift through the three mighty gorges Qutang, Wu and Xiling for one of the best

views of soaring mountains and staggering landscapes in this oriental paradise.

Guilin

Limestone pinnacles and luscious vegetation are the hallmark of Guilin.

Featuring two rivers and four lakes in the south of

China

, Guilin is a region of

beautiful bamboo groves, crystal clear waters and captivating caves. Enjoy a

boat trip on Li River and flow past picturesque traditional fishing villages.

Alternatively, head down below to the subterranean world of Reed Flute Cave.

Over three miles in length, the cave allegedly dates back 500,000 years.

Illuminated with eerie stalagmites and stone pillars, Reed Flute Cave will

captivate even the most well-travelled tourist.

Yunnan Province

Off-the-beaten track, in the pocket of south-west

China

lays

Yunnan

, the sixth

largest province.

Yunnan

is the perfect destination for the explorer who wants

to get under the skin of this mysterious country, looking beyond lanterns,

chopsticks and Chinese dragons.

Yunnan

is a trekker's paradise and one of

China's

best kept secrets. Delve into tropical rainforests featuring over 2,500

varieties of flora and fauna and 30 endangered species including red pandas

and snow leopards. Venture towards Lake Dian filled with charming fishing

villages and farmland, or head to the mountainous north-west to view the

Three Parallel Rivers National Park. This watery gateway is a UNESCO world

heritage site and where

Asia's

greatest rivers Yangtze, Mekong and Salween

collide in a staggering geographical wonder.

Cox & Kings, the luxury travel specialist for tailor-made holidays to China, was

established in 1758 and is built upon high quality service and attention to detail.

The company continues to flourish as an independent tour operator, with

operations in

London

, the US,

Japan

,

Australia

and throughout

India

. Cox &

Kings organises luxury tours to India,

Latin America

, the

Middle East

, the Far

East,

Africa

,

Europe

,

Australia

,

New Zealand

and the South Pacific and the

Caribbean

.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Cox & Kings is the world's longest established travel company. Its history

stretches back more than 250 years to 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed

regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards). The

company's fortunes grew hand in hand with the British Empire and by the early

20

th

century the company was acting as agent and banker throughout the

armed forces and as a shipping agent. In 1922 Cox & Co merged with the

Henry S King bank, which had strong connections with

India

. The bank became

part of Lloyds and the shipping agency grew separately, evolving into the

modern travel company.