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Jiangsu: Put This One On Your List

The Chinese Province of Jiangsu may just be one of Asia’s most surprising and alluring areas. As historic as it is modern, it offers breathtaking views, engineering marvels, history that comes alive, authentic cuisine, elegant gardens, and thousands of years of culture to be discovered. Jiangsu isn’t usually the first item on most travelers’ destination list, but once you know all there is to see and do, we bet you will want to revise that list.

Located on China’s east coast, the Province of Jiangsu sits on the Yellow Sea, and the famous Yangtze River runs through. There are many large cities in Jiangsu, including Wuxi, Nanjing, and Yangzhou. It may not be China’s most well-known area, but for many years it was the capital of China, and today many people still visit to find solace in the tradition, and adventure in the contemporary style of its cities. Jiangsu struggles for recognition, as visitors across the globe tend to think of Beijing of Shanghai when making plans to visit China. But the informed traveler will find the remarkable gifts that Jiangsu has to offer, and will be sure to make the trip there.

Jiangsu has many historic sites, as one would expect; among these, perhaps the most visited is the Niushou Mountain Scenic Spot.  The Buddhist heritage is still very strong in Jiangsu, despite China’s government. People still flock to the Niushou Mountain Scenic Spot, which is home to the Usnisa Palace, Usnisa Pagoda, and Usnisa Temple. Here, visitors can pray and pay homage to Buddha. The Usnisa Palace is over 136,000 square meters, and has two overlapping domes, and invites visitors from all over the globe.

There are many exceptional gardens in Jiangsu, most notable The Master of the Nets Garden, originally built in 1140. The area’s culture is highlighted in these gardens, which include walkways, pavilions, and small ponds. Gardens are an important part of Chinese culture, and these gardens are a fascinating way to appreciate that culture. Visitors are always welcome to walk the grounds to truly appreciate all they have to offer.

With all the culture, history, and scenery there is to take in, Jaingsu should certainly be on the list of top places to visit in China. We have only touched upon a few of the many sites to see in Jaingsu, but your Travel Agent can give you full detail and help you plan to trip of your dreams that you didn’t even know you had.