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Great Wall of China
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Ganden Monastery
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Nepal
Potala Palace of Lhasa
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Baishui Terrace
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Stone Forest
Three Pagodas
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Xishuangbanna
Yuan Yang Rice Terraces
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Hanging Monastery
Huangshan Mountain Range
Jiayuguan Fort
Kaifeng Historical Sites
Labrang Monastery
Li River Cruise
Long Ji Rice Terraces
Longmen Caves
Mogao Caves
Mount Taishan
Pingyao Ancient City
Reed Flute Cave
Sanjiang Bridges
Shenyang Imperial Palace
Shouxi Lake
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Three Gorges Dam
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the top 10 wonders of China
Great Wall of China
Of the 59 wonders of China, this one clearly ranks first. It snakes across
northern China and is the world's most massive construction endeavor.
Great Wall of China
to learn more.
Forbidden City
The palace-fortress gained its nickname because
anyone who entered without imperial authorization would automatically forfeit his life.
Forbidden City to learn more.
Potala Palace
This massive hill-clinging building was once the throbbing heart of Tibet.
Potala Palace of Lhasa
to learn more.
Qin Terra Cotta Warriors
The sculpted clay statues were buried to protect China's first emperor (Qin) in his afterlife.
Qin Terra Cotta Warriors
to learn more.
Hong Kong Harbor & Cityscape
Visitors relish viewing the bustling nautical activity and the soaring skyscrapers.
Hong Kong Harbor & Cityscape
to learn more.
Mount Everest
The high and mighty mountain has the world's tallest peak. It is shared with Nepal.
Mount Everest to learn more.
Li River Cruise
Visitors take the cruise to see a fairy-tale landscape of conical limestone peaks. Their images reflect off the water.
Li River Cruise
to learn more.
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise activities include shore excursions, viewing the riverine landscapes,
and passing through the Three Gorges Dam.
Yangtze River Cruise
to learn more.
Lijiang and Shangri-La
Both these remote destinations in Yunnan are in the early stages of becoming major destinations for world travelers.
Lijiang and Shangri-La
to learn more.
Pufong/Shangai Skylines
The modernistic Pudong skyline dazzless the eye, especially at night,
Neighboring Shanghai also boasts a spectacular skyscraper vista.
Pudong/Shanghai Skylines
to learn more.
China's other
medal winners
China has 49 more Hillman wonders counting silver and bronze medal winners. See the clickable menu in the left column for my complete list of the wonders of China. Also view my Wonders of China map - it shows you at-a-glance where the marvels are located.
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