CHINA

From The Great Wall, a symbol of a proud nation, to grottos filled with precious murals and sculptures along the ancient Silk Road inGansuprovince, to the largest sitting Buddha in stone, showing the skill of ancient craftsmen,China is a cultural wonder. The self-important air of history is something that will follow you everywhere in the country. With cities over 1,000 years old, there is no evading the sense of timelessness in the country. Observe the mix of Han, Tibetan and Bai ethnicities in the world's oldest civilization. Get intrigued by the purple Forbidden City inBeijing, the ghost town that no one is allowed to enter and the ancient Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an archaeological wonderland.