Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou

Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most wonderful group of waterfalls in China. It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls.

Best time to visit: May to October

Admission: 180 yuan(March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season(Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)

Shigatse, Tibet

Kanas Lake, lying in a valley in the Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous(自治的)Region. The lake is famous for its fantastic natural landscape and mysterious local legend. Kanas Nature Reserve founded in 1980 is now considered a paradise(天堂)for travelers and hikers.

Best time to visit: June, September

Admision: 150 yuan(April 1 to Oct. 31); 80 yuan of-season(Nov. 1 to March 31)

Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan

Jiuzhai Valley in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a magical fairyland in nature that enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and crowded wildlife.   During autumn, colorful leaves are reflected in the clear waters. Lakes vary in color according to their depths, angles and surroundings.

Best time to visit: September to October

Admission: 220 yuan(April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan(Nov. 16 to March 30)

Changbai Mountain, Jilin

Changbai Mountain in southeastern Jilin Province is considered as the most famous mountain in northeast China, Changbai Mountain has rich biodiversity(生物多样性). With an average altitude of 2,000 meters, the mountain is well-known for its snowy scenery, cool summers and many mineral springs.

Admission: 100 yuan for adults; 50 yuan for children

Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.

Four things that you can’t miss in Macao

Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump

The Macao Tower, 338 meters is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the acclaimed activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor —it’s still remarkable.

Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner

Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many comers of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.

Marking at the Ruins of St Paul

The Ruins of St. Paul is the significant landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. It is beyond belief that after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the huge surface and the front stairway remain unburned.

Visiting a museum

Macao, as a tiny city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both eastern and western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museum, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.

Calming, relaxing, full of greenery and beautiful plants, and usually with water features or other wonderful decorations thrown into the mix—that’s botanical gardens (植物园).

Here are four of the best botanical gardens in the world. Explore them now!

Brooklyn Botanic Garden （USA）

Do you want to experience cherry blossoms in New York? If so, the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden built in 1910 is the perfect one for you. This wonderful place treats its 900，000 annual visitors with more than 200 cherry trees and a wide range of plant species every spring. It also includes a number of specialty gardens and an art gallery.

Chicago Botanic Garden （USA）

The Chicago Botanic Garden consists of a collection of 27 attractive gardens covering 385 acres and exhibiting millions of flowers, trees, and plants. Many colors including pink, purple, and yellow will make you fall in love with it at first glance.

Denver Botanic Garden （USA）

The Denver Botanic Garden is another leading botanical garden and one you don’t want to miss if you’re in the area. Want to find something adventurous? This one ranks high in our hearts! The Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms garden is so special. You can completely involve yourself in a 7-acre field of corn plants and try to navigate your way out.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden （Thailand）

Thailand is known for its attractive culture, traditions, and structures. This botanical garden covers over 500 acres and, many would say, gets the spirit of the country. People flock (蜂拥) to this garden for the mix of the Thai landscape with European-style gardens.