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		<title>When to Visit China</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Any good China vacation plan begins with figuring out when the best time to visit China is.
The “best” time to visit China really depends on you, the tourist. Are you concerned primarily with weather conditions, with tourist crowds or with festivals and activities?
The summer time in China is when most tourists venture into the country—despite [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/when-to-visit-china/</link>
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		<title>Zhouzhuang</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Zhouzhuang is often referred to as the &#8220;Venice of China&#8221; because it is a spectacular water township. Located in Kunshan City, it is about eighteen miles from Suzhou. Many people come to Zhouzhuang to experience its rich heritage firsthand and see the ancient homes that still stand in their original locations.
Most of the buildings constructed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/zhouzhuang/zhouzhuang/</link>
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		<title>Yunnan Stone Forest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Yunnan Stone Forest is located in Kunming, which serves as the capital of the Yunnan province.  This remarkable forest, also called Shilin, has been called the First Wonder of the World since the time of the Ming Dynasty.  This amazing labyrinth boasts may different areas each with their own special features. Created [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/yunnan-stone-forest/yunnan-stone-forest/</link>
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		<title>Yangtze River</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The beautiful Yangtze River serves as the location where Chinese civilization was born.  Measuring almost 4,000 miles long, the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the highest river in the world.  This amazing body of water starts in the Danggula Mountains and empties close to Shanghai into the majestic Pacific.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/yangtze-river/yangtze-river/</link>
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		<title>Terra Cotta Warriors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses musuem is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in China today.  This attraction is located approximately one and a half kilometers from the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the province of Shaanxi in Xi&#8217;an, China.  To gain entrance to this amazing museum, you&#8217;ll pay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Potala Palace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Potala Palace is a beautiful and remarkable attraction that serves as the official home of the Dalai Lama.  There are two main parts to the Potala Palace, which are the Red Palace and the White Palace.  The Red Palace features seven roofs made of gold and houses spectacular religious statues and artifacts.

This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/potala-palace/</link>
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		<title>Forbidden City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing and is an amazing collection of ancient buildings, which served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.  This is why that to this day, the Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace.  At this same location is where [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/forbidden-city/</link>
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		<title>Great Wall of China</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Great Wall of China is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.  During the Zhou dynasty, the wall was first created as a military structure to protect the border against rival tribes.  From 770 to 476 BC, more separate walls were constructed.  During the Qin Dynasty, the separate walls were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/great-wall-of-china/</link>
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		<title>Travel Xi&#8217;an</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Xi&#8217;an is one of China&#8217;s oldest cities, and has existed for over 3,000 years.  Through the ages, thirteen different dynasties have used Xi&#8217;an as their capital.  Xi&#8217;an shares the distinction of being a major center of ancient civilization, grouped with other ancient cities like Athens, Cairo and Rome.  
Xi&#8217;an enjoys four beautiful [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/travel-xian/</link>
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		<title>Travel Shanghai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shanghai is a vibrant Chinese city buzzing with life and excitement.  The industrial center of China, Shanghai offers bustling adventure and hot entertainment as well.  If you&#8217;re headed to Shanghai, here are some tips to make your trip the best it can be. 
Stay away from Shanghai during the Chinese New Year if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chinatourist.org/travel-china/travel-shanghai/</link>
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