Occasionally all of us need a time-out from work and daily routine. A vacation can rejuvenate you and bring back the enthusiasm for work and urban life. One of the main conditions of having a perfect holiday is to choose a perfect holiday spot. There are many wonderful cities in China, which are perfect for a leisurely vacation. These cities offer tranquility and help you relax. They also offer beautiful sceneries and entertainment for the visitors. In the following, we have listed five of the best leisure cities of China.
Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province:
Yangzhou is an ancient city located in the central part of the Jiangsu Province. It has a 2,500-year long history. From the time of its establishment, it has been advanced in economical and cultural matters. It has been used for a long time as an important port through which trade with the foreign countries is conducted. From an ancient period, it has been a hub for poets, artists and scholars. Many rich and famous Chinese families have their residence in this beautiful city. In 2006, it won the United Nations’ Habitat Scroll of Honor Award. Knives are the specialty of this city. Three different sorts of knife are sold here, pedicure knife, kitchen knife and hair knife. The places that you should visit while you are in the city include Slender West Lake, Ge Garden and Daming Monastery.
Kunming, Yunnan Province:
Kunming is a lovely city and quite popular among the leisure seekers. People travel to this city for spending some relaxed and happy days of leisure because of its pleasant and enjoyable climate. Due to the amazing all yearlong climate it is often referred to as ‘City of Perpetual Spring’. It is the capital of the Yunnan Province. It was built almost 2,400 years ago and has a rich cultural heritage. There are many nice places to visit. The most popular tourist spots are Dianchi Lake and Yunnan Ethnic Village. It has both natural beauty and many historical attractions. This city has a unique culture of its own and the cuisine is also exotic.
Lijiang, Yunnan Province:
For a good vacation, you should choose a place where you will find beautiful natural scenery and stunning architecture along with good food. Lijiang is considered to be the loveliest leisure city of China which offers fantastic natural scenery and splendid delicacies. This city is situated some 527 kilometers away from Kunming in the Yunnan Province. UNESCO has declared this ancient city a world heritage site. The city is famous for its snow-capped mountains, gorgeous lakes, pastures and valleys.
Sanya, Hainan Province:
A seaside city is the best place for a leisurely vacation. Sanya is a seaside city where you will be able to completely relax and enjoy yourself. It is located at the southernmost point of the Hainan Province. The climate here is tropical monsoon in nature. The weather is quite hot when its summer but in the other three seasons it is pleasant and temperate. Winter is the best time for traveling to this seaside city.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province:
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province located in the southeastern part of China. This city is often referred to as the “Paradise Under Heaven” because it has been endowed with unparallel natural beauty and wonderful landscape. The most famous tourist spot of this city is the West Lake and it has been announced to be a UNESCO world heritage site. The Linyin Temple and Six Harmonies Pagoda are two other major tourist spots in Hangzhou.
Summary:
Leisure is important for leading a happy and healthy life. Many wonderful leisure cities in China offer beautiful natural sceneries and great culinary delights to the tired travelers.