21. The place with most abundant sunbeam: Lenghu area of Qinghai Province

Best way to explore and special tips: Walk across over the region, but be sure to take precautions against the sun's radiation.

22. The only peak above 8,000 meters totally within Chinese territory: Mount Shisha Pangma of Tibetan Autonomous Region

Among all the mountains taller than 8,000 meters in the world, Mount Shisha Pangma is the only peak that totally rests within Chinese territory. Located in Nielamu County, the peak consists of three sections. The ice towers, 5,000 to 5,800 meters above the sea level in between the different sections of the peak, span thousands of meters, forming a dreamlike ice forest.

Best way to explore and special tips: Climbing is the way to go and the best seasons to ascent the mountains are spring and autumn.

23.The world's highest and biggest rural wetland: Lhalu Wetland of Tibetan Autonomous Region 

The Lhalu Wetland is located on the north of Lhasa , capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. Since it was built into a natural reserve under the region's protection in 1995, the wetland's area has increased by 50,000 square meters. About 7,500 more trees have been planted, attracting once vanished birds like black-neck cranes back to the region. Local people vividly call the wetland as a "natural oxygen bar" for the ancient city of Lhasa.

Best way to explore and special tips: Do some bird watching but please disturb the wetland as little as possible.

24. The steepest cable car: Victoria Peak in SE China's Hong Kong

To enjoy the "Oriental Pearl", the first choice is the Victoria Peak, which provides a panoramic view of Hong Kong . Cable cars leading to the peak began operating in 1888. The total length is only 1.4 km, but the cable car is extremely steep.

Best way to explore and special tips: Take the cable car. Dusk is the best time to take the cars, because of the magnificent panoramic night view of Hong Kong . The cable car runs until 1:00AM.

25. The longest alpine skiing run: the ski run of Yabuli International Ski Resort of Heilongjiang Province

A cluster of mountains encircles the ski resort. The place, which was the revenue for the Third Northeast Asian Games, now is the training base for the nation's skiing athletes. The Yabuli ski run is the best Chinese one in the terms of length and slope.

Best way to explore and special tips: Go skiing, although precautions should be taken against the unusual coldness. Yabuli's annual average temperature is only 1 degree Celsius, with the lowest of -44.

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