Eight places to visit in China
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Photos: AFP, Reuters, TNP, Commonwealth Travel, Lee Xian Jie, China Nat'l Tourism, Bloomberg, Chinese Govt, Michelle Tay, How Hwee Young, Eugene Leow, SA Tours, Meritus Hotels, China Daily, Sherilyn Chia
HANGZHOU: The centrepiece of Hangzhou is the famous West Lake, a graceful
beauty at any given angle, day and night. Embraced by several hilly peaks,
temples, gardens, forests and springs, West Lake is the zenith of peace and
calm.
HANGZHOU: The famous West Lake
HANGZHOU: West Lake
SHANGHAI: You’ve never been to Shanghai if you’ve never been to the Bund.
[Photo: Fireworks are lit to celebrate the New Year at The Bund on the banks of
the Huangpu River.]
SHANGHAI: The Bund is the symbol of Shanghai. It is a picturesque road along
the banks of the Huangpu River.
SHANGHAI: Visitors gather on Shanghai's famous Bund to look at the skyline of
the Pudong financial district across the Huangpu River.
SHANGHAI: A scenic nightview of The Bund.
SHANGHAI: Get a copy of your favourite designer outfit at a fraction of the
price at Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market. Have a copy of your favourite suit
made for next to nothing at Shanghai’s biggest fabric market.
SHANGHAI: Tourist travelling on trams through the Shanghai Tourist Bund tunnel
are entertained by colourful light shows.
BEIJING: China’s political and cultural centre cannot be ignored. Since the
2008 Olympics, the city has grown tremendously. Services are upgraded and
interesting places seem easier to reach. You shouldn’t miss the Forbidden City
(in photo) and Tiananmen Square.
