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What's the most beautiful city in China?

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    What's the most beautiful city in China?

    #1 Posted: 27/2/2013 - 03:40


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    Urban skyline from a rooftop - Shanghai (. . . oh, are we considering Hong Kong here).
    Walking along streets - Lijiang, Xiamen (Gulangyu Island)
    Topography - Guilin/Yangshuo
    Majority say - Hangzhou

    #2 Posted: 27/2/2013 - 06:50

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    History - Beijing and X'ian.

    Topography - Yangshuo (as casey has said)

    Obscene displays of weath - Shanghai

    Food - Chengdu.

    Overall my vote goes to X'ian, a great, great city.

    #3 Posted: 27/2/2013 - 08:28

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    I think it should be Guilin, and it is famous all over the world for its natural scenic spots, which even boasts the most beautiful city in the world.

    #4 Posted: 27/2/2013 - 21:05

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    If we exclude Hong Kong, Hangzhou is probably #1 for combining urban scenery with nature.
    If it's just great urban views you're looking for, then Shanghai would be your best choice.
    I don't think Guilin is a good example, the scenery around it is indeed beautiful, but the city itself has nothing.
    Chongqing can seem nice when you view it from afar, but extremely ugly when you walk its streets. Still, it is one of China's most fascinating cities I think.

    #5 Posted: 27/2/2013 - 21:42

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    I once traveled to Guilin and Yangshuo with my friends in October, 2011. We set off alongside the tranquil Li River for a good introduction to Guangxi's dreamlike scenery, with its otherworldly karst topography as a backdrop. Many streets are embroidered with osmanthus trees, filling the air with a sweet fragrance. Take the bamboo raft ride or cycle through the dreamy valleys.

    #6 Posted: 28/2/2013 - 00:21

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    In my opinion, Beijing is definitely the most beatifull city in China. I've been backpacking there for 10 days and it was incredible! Yuo cah check this link for more info on Beijing: http://backpackingtravelpages.com/backpacking-in-beijing

    #7 Posted: 4/3/2013 - 08:22

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    Why has no one even mentioned Qingdao? Not sure about the new area but the old town is great, it's not a typical chinese city but I don't think it matters.

    #8 Posted: 12/3/2013 - 00:52

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