Jiǔzhàigōu (九寨沟) Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan province is a UNESCO world heritage site and world geopark as well as a Chinese protected National Park. The area was largely unnoticed until the early 1970's. The valley, known as the nine villages valley, was sparsely populated with a mix of Tibetan and Qiang people. During the 70's, timber logging was conducted in the Valley. This was banned by the Chinese government in 1979 and in 1982 the site was made a National Park protected area. Seven of the nine original villages remain within the park and the local population of about 1000 people, make a living form the tourist trade that has developed. The area is renowned for it's outstanding natural beauty. Large multilevel waterfalls flow into lakes of various colours. The surrounding hills are a karst landscape of steep cliffs.

This is the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Shandong province, China. It was here that Confucius was born and raised and also here that he and his family were laid to rest. Confucius, or to the Chinese "Kong Fu Zi" or more often just "Kong Zi," was a famous teacher in ancient China. He lived about 2500 years ago during the Warring States Period of Chinese history. At this time, China was divided into several rival kingdoms. Confucius had a philosophy on how rulers should run their affairs in order to being about a harmonious and prosperous society. He travelled throughout China, trying to convince the Kings to follow his ideas. However, he gained few ears at court. Though he did create a personal following. It was his students who wrote down the books that now make him famous. These teachings have been passed down through the millennia. Even today, the Chinese government talks of harmonious and prosperous society with words that hark back to the teachings of Confucius.

Mogao Caves are located 25km from Dunhuang city in Jiuquan prefecture, Gansu province, China. This is a system of Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. There are 492 temples, the oldest of which dates to about 336 AD. The site remained in use until the 14th century, A period of about one thousand years, before being abandoned. In the early 1900's, a Taoist monk named Wang Yuanlu, began investigating the area. He made one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in Asia. At the back of one room he found a area that had been walled off. When opened, there was a treasure trove of old manuscripts an scrolls dating between 406 and 1002 AD. Such a large collection of newly discovered historical documents is of great importance.

Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, Beijing, is a very important site for the evolution of man. The earliest fossils of prehistoric man in China, were found here in 1923. The site has been preserved and a museum constructed alongside to display the findings. The caves on the site were used by Peking man (Homo erectus) between 200,000 and 750,000 years ago.

Yellow Mountains, Anhui province, are one of the most famous mountains in China. Situated a few hours train ride from Shanghai city, these mountains are as popular today as they were in ancient times. The views and scenes of the Yellow mountains echo throughout Chinese culture in paintings as well as poetry, writing and music. Legend says that the mythical Yellow Emperor ascended to heaven form here after discovering the secret of immortality.

Elephant Mountain Scenic Area

Gulangyu scenic spots, Xiamen (厦门市鼓浪屿风景名胜区)

The 88th Floor Sightseeing Hall of Shanghai's Jinmao Building

Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower (上海东方明珠广播电视塔)

Reed Flute Cave Scenic Area

Shanghai Museum

Summer Palace (颐和园)