Tourism in China
The development of tourism in China began in the late seventies of the last century in order to move foreign exchange in the country, as China had closed its doors to most tourists from 1949 to 1974 AD. Now it occupies the third place globally in the list of famous tourist destinations, and according to the expectations of the World Tourism Organization, China will occupy the first place as a global tourist destination by the year 2020. In 2010 alone, China received approximately 55.98 million tourists, and this led to it receiving revenues of 45.8 billion Dollars. There are many diverse tourist destinations that a visitor can go to, which vary between historical sites and scenic landscapes. One of the most famous sites in China is the Three Gorges region, which is located in the Yangtze River, in addition to the rice fields that are listed in Yunnan. A tourist in China cannot pass without visiting the Great Wall of China, which is one of the most important monuments and is the largest national defense structure built during the 2000 years ago, China is also marked by cultural diversity, cultural destinations and various festivals.
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was built on separate time periods in historical periods from the beginning of the seventh century BC, built along a line from east to west across the northern borders of China. It was a group of walls or fortresses that were later connected to form a larger and stronger wall to protect the Chinese Empire from conquest. The vast majority of it was built during the Ming Dynasty, but it is really a collective effort of millions of people from several dynasties of the Chinese Empire and earlier. The wall is 6,259.6 km long, stretching from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lube Lake in the west. The Great Wall of China has become an important landmark of China and a center to attract thousands of tourists every year.
Important cities and landmarks in China
There are many interesting landmarks and cities in China that offer a varied experience for visitors. Visitors to Shanghai and Beijing can enjoy cultural diversity, shopping, food and many historical monuments. Mount Everest, the highest in the world, also attracts many tourists.
