Here we leave off the kinds of places other countries have and focus on 7 natural wonders more unique to China.
Discover where nature in China is bigger, better, and more wonderful than anywhere else in the world. Consider these natural landmarks in China for your next trip...
ZHANGJIAJIE'S "FLOATING" PEAKS — LIKE AVATAR'S HALLELUJAH MOUNTAINS!
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a natural wonder rivaling Bryce Canyon or Monument Valley. The sandstone pinnacles are grouped together tightly like a forest of 200-meter-tall, greenish-white cedars. There is great biodiversity, and when there is a fog or mist, the spires seem to float in the air like in Avatar.
LI RIVER KARST SCENERY — THE PEARL OF GUILIN
When it comes to China's natural landmarks, the Li River with its pointy hills must be included in the list. Few places have deeply weathered limestone hills like the Li River in Guangxi. A cruise boat makes the acclaimed 'best hills and river under heaven' more accessible, so that many more formations can be quickly and easily viewed along the 51-mile (83-kilometer) stretch between Guilin and Yangshuo.
MOUNT EVEREST — WORLD'S HIGHEST WONDER
Mount Everest is unique because it is the world's highest mountain. It is on the border of Tibet and Nepal. A trip to Everest Base Camp in Tibet would make for a transcendent experience amongst epic scenery.
TIGER LEAPING GORGE — BREATHTAKING
Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Yangtze River near the city of Lijiang has the distinction of being one of the deepest canyons in the world, yet it narrows to "a tiger's leap" at one point. The canyon is 16 km (10 miles) long and 4 km (13,000 ft) deep, and it is one of China's premier hiking areas with convenient ethnic inns along the trail.
JIUZHAIGOU — RAINBOW-COLORED ALPINE FAIRYLAND
There are not a lot of valleys like Jiuzhaigou's with big turquoise pools. The multi-hued pools, high mountain glacier scenery, wildlife, and waterfalls are at an elevation between 2,000 and 3,000 meters (around 8,000 feet). The white capped peaks tower to 4,700 meters. Fall is especially colorful.
YARLUNG TSANGPO CANYON — VIRTUALLY UNDISCOVERED
The Yarlung Tsangpo, one of the most attractive places in Tibet, is the world's biggest and deepest canyon. It is about 1,300 meters (4,000 ft) deeper than Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is in an area of Tibet that is difficult to access, but it has become known as an incredible place to hike and kayak amid great biodiversity and pristine nature.
THE QIANTANG TIDAL BORE — WORLD RECORD TIDAL WAVE
The Qiantang Tidal Bore is easily the biggest tidal wave in the world. At times, it is 9 meters (29 ft) high! China's natural wonders are all about towering peaks (and deep valleys), but this peak is made of Pacific Ocean water!
Every year, a festival celebrates the predicted biggest wave of the year. A great wave of sea water rolls up the Qiantang River near Hangzhou during the Mid-Autumn Festival (within 2 weeks of September 21). Actually, the tidal bore can be seen at most flood tides, and is largest at equinox spring tides when moon and sun (and wind) align.
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