Friday, August 22, 2014

China - Top Sights As A Backpacker

English: The Shibanpo Bridge over the Yangtze ...
English: The Shibanpo Bridge over the Yangtze River in Chongqing City, China Français : Le pont de Shibanpo sur le fleuve Yangzi Jiang dans la ville de Chongqing en Chine (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
By Jonny Blair


Backpacking has always been a great way to experience different cultures and places. Conducting such an activity in China would in fact be a great eye opener to the culture of the Asian people. Before embarking on such a tour however, you have to have a little information about the area.

While in the course of travel, the goal usually is that of experiencing every new aspect of the location in question. One advantage of visiting large cities is that one gets to experience this and more. Such locations normally boast of exciting places and cultures that may teach one a few things.

While in the largest city in the world, a tour would not be properly so called without a visit to the Arhat Temple. Housed in this location is a great number of terracotta Buddhas. An interesting feature about these Buddhas is that they all are said to have achieved enlightenment.

If you care to look, the skyline of this Asian city would really amaze you. All the contrasts you would see will make you fall in love with the hype of this town and visiting the Chaotianmen Park may just be what you need to appreciate this. From here, you will definitely see what makes this city tick.

A visit to the biggest city in the world would not be complete without experiencing the largest toilet complex in the world. During the tour, you should try to make out some time to see this place for yourself. You could also make a point of taking a few pictures to show to your friends back home.

The goal of tours of this magnitude is experiencing every aspect of the region in question. As a backpacker, this means that one must see both the old and new versions of cities and cultures. In this regard, a visit to the 18 steps ought to be contemplated.

By touring across this city, you would also be contributing to the local tourism sector, which is a great thing. A tour of the Yangtze River for example usually costs 5RMB. This may seem meager but in the long run, these rates do much to improve the economy of the region.

An icing to the cake that is the tour of this great Chinese city would be a visit to the Foreigner Street. The title alone seems to call on to you and every other visitor. While at this 24 hour theme park, you could experience local delicacies at surrounding restaurants or you could just sit somewhere and enjoy the sights offered.




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