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Active vacation in China - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

The Forbidden City, Beijing China is a country of amazing discoveries, fantastic routes and great opportunities for travelers. Here you can just walk leisurely along mountain valleys and admire waterfalls, as well as spend time actively with health benefits. For those who do not like to sit still, China offers snow-covered mountains for skiing, stormy rivers for rafting, and crystal-clear lakes for diving. Local nightlife is represented by a variety of clubs, bars, restaurants, and casinos waiting for party makers in the country's megacities.
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Yabuli is a winter sports center of China. The best time to visit it is between the middle of November and the end of March. There is a lot of snow at this time, and trails of different heights are suitable for both beginners and professionals. In the same resort, you can go dog sledding, horseback riding or snowmobiling, stay in a luxurious villa and visit the annual winter festival. Nanshan is the second most popular resort near Beijing. It has a great ski school providing opportunities for learning skiing and snowboarding at affordable prices. Classes are held in a group and individually. Beidahu is another wonderful resort offering trails of excellent quality and a mild climate.
On Hainan Island, a popular activity is scuba diving. Diving into the South China Sea with its stunning underwater world makes tourists come here from April to September. However, it should be borne in mind that there are virtually no diving schools possessing international diving training certificates, and diving takes place at a shallow depth. In the east of Hainan, there are several diving agencies offering one-week courses, after going through which you can dive independently. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Rafting is always available on the river Chan Huajian. Tourists raft through the whitewater rapids along Five Finger Mountains on an inflatable boat. The depth of the river reaches 14 meters. During a walk, you can enjoy the views of rubber trees and mountain scenery. A beautiful waterfall with crystal-clear safe-to-drink water can be seen in a quiet creek. Another type of active recreation in Hainan is kiting. There are several points where newcomers will be taught to put sail and stay on the water. Experienced instructors will help amateurs improve their kiting skills.
Shanghai First Weekend There is also something to do for those preferring nightlife to daytime, especially in Beijing and Shanghai. CLOUD 9 is located on the 87th floor of Grand Hyatt Shanghai Hotel. Visitors will need to change three elevators to enjoy the panorama of the night city in the lounge. Rock'n'Roll is always alive in Goodfellas Club where fiery music hits of the 60s-80s are accompanied by lights adjustable to each song. Light machines and disco-balls give this place an unusual atmosphere. For those who cannot start moving without a hot shot, Babylon Bar offers drinks at prices lower than in other local clubs, as well as a great choice of dance music.
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One of the oldest clubs in Beijing - Nasa - primarily surprises with its military situation. Its bar converted out of an old jeep, helicopter suspended from the ceiling, and drawbridge will not leave anyone indifferent. Those who want to join the hip-hop culture of the capital are welcome in Vics Club. Fans of signature cocktails and good music of different genres - from popular to traditional - should check out Banana Club. Re-V Club offers an outdoor terrace and a VIP lounge for those who are tired of loud music and want to stay alone with their spouse.
Tourists wishing to try their luck should definitely visit the famous casino in Macau - the only place in China where gambling is legalized. The first most popular casino is Venetian − an increased copy of a similar one in Las Vegas. Being a huge structure, seven football fields in size, it is a whole city housing squares, bridges, expensive shops, concert halls, Venetian channels with real gondoliers, and a hotel capable of accommodating up to 3,000 guests. Other equally attractive gambling houses - Galaxy, The City of Dreams, MGM Grand, Wynn - offer luxurious hotel interiors, all-inclusive, spectacular shows, entertainment for every taste and purse.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in China
♥   Restaurant 'Chez Maurice' Shanghai. Type - French. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Chi-Q' Shanghai. Type - Korean. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Coquille' Shanghai. Type - French. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Crystal Jade (Westgate Mall)' Shanghai. Type - Cantonese. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Crystal Jade (Xintiandi)' Shanghai. Type - Cantonese. On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in China
♥   Amusement park 'Beijing Amusement Park' Beijing. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park' Beijing. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Century Amusement Park' Zhengzhou. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Chengdu Floraland Water Park' Chengdu. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Chengdu Happy Valley' Chengdu. On the map   Photos
Map of all parks
National and city parks of China
♥   National Park 'Kinmen' . On the map   Photos
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area' . On the map   Photos
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Huangshan' . On the map   Photos
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Sanqingshan National Park' . On the map   Photos
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Taishan' . On the map   Photos
Unique attractions in China

South China Karst

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
You can continue exploring the unique natural attractions in southern China. Very interesting karst formations are located here. They are often called the "Stone Forest". This nature reserve covers the territory of three provinces: Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guizhou. These places have become known all over the world for their unique karst formations. They were formed here under the influence of volcanic activity, water, and wind.

Travelers can admire the karst peaks tower into the sky. You can also see interesting craters and look into hidden caves. Each of them also has its own interesting features. Experienced travelers recommend visiting this reserve in late spring or summer. Green vegetation and flowers adorn its territory at this time. The reserve does not seem deserted at all, despite … Read all

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
The Sanctuaries of the giant Panda are very popular among the fans of natural attractions. All of them are located in Sichuan province. The complex includes 9 parks and 7 reserves. Its total area is about 924.5 thousand hectares. In total, about a third of the world's giant pandas live on the territory of the nature reserve. You can also see other rare animals besides funny huge bears here. It can be a clouded leopard or a snow leopard.

This nature reserve is also famous for its variety of flora. More than 5,000 species of plants are found on its territory. Wenchuan Oolong is considered the most famous among the reserves. It was formed in 1963. It covers an area of about 200 thousand hectares. Ideal conditions are created for animals here. They live in an atmosphere of complete freedom, … Read all
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Entertainment, recreation and attractions in cities of China

Shanghai
Despite the fact that Shanghai occupies a vast coastal territory, there are no beaches for a holiday in the city available. This drawback is fully compensated by the variety of entertainment venues. You can find even some unusual entertainments there. Among original ... Read further »
Beijing
Tourists will never be bored in Beijing. This city features a widest choice of prospects for exciting and memorable pastime. Some entertainments may seem very unusual and original for visitors. So, instead of usual evening trips to elite restaurants and clubs we suggest ... Read further »
Guangzhou
The modern metropolis will please its guests with a variety of entertainments and amusement parks. There is a great choice of wonderful places for walking, trendy shopping malls, and other entertainment venues. The Chimelong Paradise Amusement Park is popular among ... Read further »
Suzhou
Walking through picturesque gardens is hardly the only entertainment available to Suzhou guests. You can have fun as a whole family in Suzhou Amusement park. It occupies a vast area and is famous for its diversity of rides. The park has a quiet pond with a sandy beach ... Read further »
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is an ideal destination for active travelers. Thanks to the variety of amusement parks, shopping malls, wonderful gardens and park areas, each and every tourist can choose a suitable place to relax and have fun. Nature enthusiasts should not ignore Shenzhen ... Read further »
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is ready to offer everything needed for an interesting and diversified vacation. The choice of entertainment, unusual shops, and miraculously beautiful parks will please even experienced travelers. In the city and its closest suburbs, there are several ... Read further »
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