<strong>Superlative Guizhou: </strong>Offering everything from jaw-dropping superlative achievements to breathtaking scenery, Guizhou is now one of the most promising travel destinations in China.
Superlative Guizhou: Offering everything from jaw-dropping superlative achievements to breathtaking scenery, Guizhou is now one of the most promising travel destinations in China.
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<strong>First place on Earth to contact aliens?</strong>: With a diameter of 500 meters -- the size of 30 US football fields -- China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), is the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. The surrounding mountains provide a shield against radio frequency interference.
First place on Earth to contact aliens?: With a diameter of 500 meters -- the size of 30 US football fields -- China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), is the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. The surrounding mountains provide a shield against radio frequency interference.
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<strong>One of China's most beautiful waterfalls: </strong>Plunging 70 meters and spanning 101 meters, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hgscn.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Huangguoshu </a>in Guizhou's Anshun county is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
One of China's most beautiful waterfalls: Plunging 70 meters and spanning 101 meters, Huangguoshu in Guizhou's Anshun county is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
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<strong>Incredible caves: </strong>Expedition members work within the Miao Room Chamber, China's largest cave chamber by volume, in Guizhou's Ziyun County. Meanwhile, Shuanghe Cave in Guizhou's Suiyang County, recently claimed the title of Asia's longest cave.
Incredible caves: Expedition members work within the Miao Room Chamber, China's largest cave chamber by volume, in Guizhou's Ziyun County. Meanwhile, Shuanghe Cave in Guizhou's Suiyang County, recently claimed the title of Asia's longest cave.
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<strong>UNESCO-listed karst landscape: </strong>Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, South China Karst is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It spreads across various provinces including Yunnan, Guangxi, Chongqing and Guizhou.
UNESCO-listed karst landscape: Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, South China Karst is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It spreads across various provinces including Yunnan, Guangxi, Chongqing and Guizhou.
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<strong>China's national liquor: </strong>Moutai -- a colorless brand of baijiu distilled from fermented sorghum -- has been the choice of liquor in official banquets for decades. Richard Nixon and Barack Obama are among some of the guests served Moutai by Chinese leaders during their visits.
China's national liquor: Moutai -- a colorless brand of baijiu distilled from fermented sorghum -- has been the choice of liquor in official banquets for decades. Richard Nixon and Barack Obama are among some of the guests served Moutai by Chinese leaders during their visits.
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<strong>Moutai Distillery: </strong>Moutai's distillery is open to visitors. A museum explains the culture and history of the famous liquor.
Moutai Distillery: Moutai's distillery is open to visitors. A museum explains the culture and history of the famous liquor.
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<strong>World's highest bridge: </strong>Towering 1,854 feet above ground, the Beipanjiang Bridge -- crossing the Beipan River and connecting two cliffs in Guanling, Guizhou -- is now the highest bridge in the world.
World's highest bridge: Towering 1,854 feet above ground, the Beipanjiang Bridge -- crossing the Beipan River and connecting two cliffs in Guanling, Guizhou -- is now the highest bridge in the world.
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<strong>700,000 blooming cherry trees: </strong>Guizhou is home to the largest cherry plantation in the world. Guian Cherry Garden near Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou, is carpeted by a staggering 700,000 blossoming cherry trees every March,
700,000 blooming cherry trees: Guizhou is home to the largest cherry plantation in the world. Guian Cherry Garden near Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou, is carpeted by a staggering 700,000 blossoming cherry trees every March,
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<strong>The new big data capital: </strong> The 2017 China International Big Data Industry Expo was held at Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center n Guishou. When US tech giant Apple Inc announced the opening of a data center in Guizhou this year, it further cemented the province's position as the country's leading data capital.
The new big data capital: The 2017 China International Big Data Industry Expo was held at Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center n Guishou. When US tech giant Apple Inc announced the opening of a data center in Guizhou this year, it further cemented the province's position as the country's leading data capital.
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<strong>China's first VR park: </strong>The Oriental Science Fiction Valley, located just outside of Guiyang, features 35 virtual reality attractions ranging from roller coasters to sci-fi simulators and interactive shooting rides.
China's first VR park: The Oriental Science Fiction Valley, located just outside of Guiyang, features 35 virtual reality attractions ranging from roller coasters to sci-fi simulators and interactive shooting rides.
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<strong>A virtual bungee jump: </strong>There's even a 53-meter robot statue for visitors to bungee jump off of.
A virtual bungee jump: There's even a 53-meter robot statue for visitors to bungee jump off of.
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