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    The Chinese Mainland/Travel

    Discover China’s ancient wonders and scenic gems

    Stunning landmarks and hidden cultural treasures abound
    By Bridget O’Donnell / 14 Nov 2024 / 6 minute(s) read
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    Ancient part of a Chinese city lit up during the evening.
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    A portion of the Great Wall of China surrounded by fall foliage.

    Credit: Bernard Tan

    A segment of the Great Wall lit up by an orange sun.
    An aerial shot of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
    A close-up shot of a guardian lion in the Forbidden City in Beijing.

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    A close-up shot of a tower in the Summer Palace in Beijing from under the eaves of another building.

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    Jixian Pavilion on West Lake in Hangzhou.
    A shot of another pavilion on West Lake in Hangzhou, which ends a snaking path leading over the water.

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    A temple on the water lit up at night in Suzhou.
    A boat floating across a canal in Suzhou, lit up in the evening.

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    Three pandas eating bamboo in their natural habitat in Sichuan.

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    A panda resting on a pile of rocks in Sichuan.

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    Close-up image of the Leshan Giant Buddha in Leshan.

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    Hundreds of terracotta army figurines in trenches in Xi’an.

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    Close-up shots of the faces of terracotta army figurines in Xi’an.
    An ancient city gate in Pingyao.

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    Lanterns hung on a street in Pingyao, with an ancient structure in the background.

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    An inside shot of a Hakkanese tulou earthen structure.

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    Lanterns hung on the exterior of a Hakkanese tulou earthen structure.
    A gateway in the old town of Lijiang.

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    Umbrellas hung up to decorate the spaces between the roofs in the old town of Lijiang.

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    An aerial view of the roofs in the old town of Lijiang.

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