A month in China : History and Culture : tour suggestion from BeiJingBuzzz
History and Culture Tour of China
Week 1-2: Beijing and Surroundings
- Explore Beijing's historical sites, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace.
- Hike the Great Wall of China and visit the Ming Tombs.
- Explore the ancient imperial city of Pingyao and the Yungang Grottoes.
Week 3: Xi'an and Shaanxi Province
- Visit the Terracotta Army and explore the ancient city walls of Xi'an.
- Discover the historical sites along the Silk Road, including the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum.
- Explore the ancient cave dwellings of Yan'an.
Week 4: Cultural Highlights Tour
- Visit the ancient water towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang.
- Explore the traditional villages of Fujian's Hakka Tulou.
- Discover the Confucian temples and traditional gardens of Shandong Province.
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The city is located on the North JiangSu Plain, with a highest elevation of 71 m over sea level and the lowest 2.8 m only. The elevation is gradually reduces along northwest to southeast. SuQian is abundant in water resources and the water surface area is close one third of its total land mass. There are two freshwater lakes in SuQian, Lake HongZe, which is one of the four largest freshwater lakes in China, and Lake LuoMa. Four rivers run through the city, including the the Grand Canal.
Agriculture, including aquatic produce, accounts for about 25% of the area's economy. The population is around 5 million.
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