Top Unusual Places to Visit in China

Any traveler’s first association with China is, of course, the Great Wall of China or the Forbidden City. However, in addition to the famous sights, in China there are many unusual and amazing places that amaze the imagination.

The Blue Moon Valley is a unique natural phenomenon in the northwest of Gansu Province. In this valley there are more than 400 lakes of various shapes and sizes, resembling lunar craters. This place is delightfully beautiful, especially at sunset when the lakes reflect the rays of the sun.

Shaolin Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple known for its monastic martial arts. The temple is located in the Shaolin Mountains in Henan Province and is a place of pilgrimage for lovers of the martial arts.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces is one of the most beautiful places in China. The Hani people turned the mountainous region into a work of art, earning the title of "Skillful Sculptor" from the Ming Dynasty. The Yuanyang Rice Terraces cover about 12,500 hectares at altitudes up to 6,500 feet above sea level.

Dongchuan Red Land. The soil here is so rich in minerals, aluminum and iron that it acquires a crimson color. And during the flowering of the harvest, the red earth contrasts with the flowers of golden buckwheat, barley and wild white flowers. From afar, white clouds and blue skies of hilly terrain frame Dongchuan, resembling a watercolor pattern.

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