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Beijing Chongqing Shanghai Xian Chengdu Wuhan Yangshuo Suzhou Leshan Yichang 0 400 miles 0 400 km C H I N A I N D I A N P A C I F I C O C E A N South China Sea East China Sea Yellow Sea Sea of Japan Y a n g t z e R i v er Hong Kong Fengdu Nanjing Guilin Wuzhen Macau Mt. Huang For many, travel to China is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Situated in eastern Asia, on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean, China's continental coastline extends for about 11,200 miles, with a vast sea surface studded with more than 5,000 islands. It's truly a land of beauty, from the poetic landscapes around Guilin to the dramatic gorges along the Yangtze and ethereal mountain scenery. Fly to Shanghai, the Paris of the East; walk along the Great Wall, a marvel that stretches over 4,000 miles; and visit an army that has stood at attention for over two millennia—the Terracotta Warriors. Catch a glimpse of history from a rickshaw ride through the traditional hutong neighborhoods, or tour the Three Gorges Dam to cruise upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Yet even beyond these historical sites and natural phenomena, the most enduring memory will likely be that of experiencing a whole other world of wonder. Welcome to CHINA Welcome to China | 9 1 XIAN: The starting point of the Silk Road and famous for the most important archeological discovery of the 20 th century: the Terracotta Warriors. 2 BEIJING: The capital city of China. Home to the Great Wall, the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the unique Temple of Heaven, and the exquisite Summer Palace. 3 SHANGHAI: This bustling, cosmopolitan city, also known as the "Paris of the East," combines colonial charm with modern chic. 4 YANGTZE RIVER: Towering cliffs rise dramatically from the river to create the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. 5 GUILIN: Renowned for its stunning limestone formations along the banks of the Li River, breathtaking landscapes, and famous cormorant fishermen. 6 CHENGDU: Home to the famous Chengdu Panda Reserve and the starting point to see the world's largest stone-carved Grand Buddha in Leshan. 7 HONG KONG: An exciting, vibrant, and modern formerly British city that combines a captivating blend of Eastern and Western cultures. 8 THE LI RIVER: Its dramatic path winds through Guilin, Yangshuo, and Pingle down into the western tributary of Pearl River in Wuzhou. 9 SUZHOU: Known as the "Venice of the East;" one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze Basin and dotted with classical Chongqing gardens and charming water towns. 10 LESHAN: Home of the Grand Buddha, carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers. 11 MT. HUANG: Mt. Huang offers a feast for the eyes, boasting unique scenery of jagged peaks, thousand-year-old pines, crystal clear hot springs, and mysterious mists. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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