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As night falls, lights over the city appear to form a colorful golden gown. It seems to cover the darkness of the night, while also exhibiting a luminous view of each city. The following are the places we recommend to anyone who wants to experience the best of China's fantastic night scenery.(Editor:Gao Yinan)

Lights spring up as night falls to cities

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  1. Located at an altitude of over 3700m, the grand Potala Palace, registered by UNESCO as an item of World Heritage in 1994, is the highest palace in the world. It attracts tourists with its traditional Tibetan architecture, splendid artworks, and other cultural, historical, and religious treasures. The night view of this famous palace is also a wonder, and a major draw for tourists.Located at an altitude of over 3700m, the grand Potala Palace, registered by UNESCO as an item of World Heritage in 1994, is the highest palace in the world. It attracts tourists with its traditional Tibetan architecture, splendid artworks, and other cultural, historical, and religious treasures. The night view of this famous palace is also a wonder, and a major draw for tourists.
  2. Potala Palace is usually the first must-see scenic spot in Lhasa for every new visitor to Tibet. When night falls, the lighting system and music fountain add life to the Potala Palace and offer a different perspective of the site.Potala Palace is usually the first must-see scenic spot in Lhasa for every new visitor to Tibet. When night falls, the lighting system and music fountain add life to the Potala Palace and offer a different perspective of the site.
  3. For a superior view, you can go to Pipa Mountain Park or the well-known sightseeing spot of “Yi Ke Shu” on the top of the South Mountain to experience a splendid panoramic view of the entire city. Additionally, at these locations, you can also experience a beautiful sunrise in the morning.For a superior view, you can go to Pipa Mountain Park or the well-known sightseeing spot of “Yi Ke Shu” on the top of the South Mountain to experience a splendid panoramic view of the entire city. Additionally, at these locations, you can also experience a beautiful sunrise in the morning.
  4. The night scenery in Chongqing, is quite unique. The surroundings of the city include large ships, impressive bridges, trees and interesting buildings, all of which are reflected in the two major rivers at night. These surroundings create an ambiance unique to the city of Chongqing.The night scenery in Chongqing, is quite unique. The surroundings of the city include large ships, impressive bridges, trees and interesting buildings, all of which are reflected in the two major rivers at night. These surroundings create an ambiance unique to the city of Chongqing.
  5. Senado Square at night is a magical place surrounded by old Portuguese buildings and great traditional Portuguese restaurants. The Venetian and City of Dreams in Cotai is the best spot to see the city's beautiful night lights.Senado Square at night is a magical place surrounded by old Portuguese buildings and great traditional Portuguese restaurants. The Venetian and City of Dreams in Cotai is the best spot to see the city's beautiful night lights.
  6. Night life in Macau is amazing. Whether you are in Cotai or the Old City, travelling from casino to casino is trouble-free thanks to the convenient free shuttle service to and from Macau ferry terminals. Night life in Macau is amazing. Whether you are in Cotai or the Old City, travelling from casino to casino is trouble-free thanks to the convenient free shuttle service to and from Macau ferry terminals.
  7. For a romantic night tour, Yangmingshan, 16.5km from the city, is your best choice. From the top of the mountain, one can have a view of the whole of Taipei city. With its sulfur-rich valleys, Yangmingshan is also a good place to enjoy the hot springs.For a romantic night tour, Yangmingshan, 16.5km from the city, is your best choice. From the top of the mountain, one can have a view of the whole of Taipei city. With its sulfur-rich valleys, Yangmingshan is also a good place to enjoy the hot springs.
  8. Taipei is known as a city that never sleeps. Home to everything from the headquarters of many high-tech companies to polytheistic temples, it also boasts an ultra efficient public transportation system, recreational green spaces, and vestiges of ancient traditions.Taipei is known as a city that never sleeps. Home to everything from the headquarters of many high-tech companies to polytheistic temples, it also boasts an ultra efficient public transportation system, recreational green spaces, and vestiges of ancient traditions.
  9. The imperial authority and sheer majesty of the Forbidden City are self-evident. In addition, the bars in close proximity to Houhai are universally popular. Many follow the traditional Chinese style in architecture, and feature red bricks and tile roofs.The imperial authority and sheer majesty of the Forbidden City are self-evident. In addition, the bars in close proximity to Houhai are universally popular. Many follow the traditional Chinese style in architecture, and feature red bricks and tile roofs.
  10. When one thinks of Beijing, one thinks of a city both beautiful and dignified. At night, the Forbidden City appears like a shining star, its lights gleaming in the night sky. When one thinks of Beijing, one thinks of a city both beautiful and dignified. At night, the Forbidden City appears like a shining star, its lights gleaming in the night sky.
  11. The West Lake, the best-known landmark of Hangzhou, is certainly not to be missed. Especially on a hot summer day, having a cool night tour around the West Lake is definitely a wise choice! During the night West Lake returns to her innocence from the day’s bustle, and shows her peace, elegance and romance. The West Lake, the best-known landmark of Hangzhou, is certainly not to be missed. Especially on a hot summer day, having a cool night tour around the West Lake is definitely a wise choice! During the night West Lake returns to her innocence from the day’s bustle, and shows her peace, elegance and romance.
  12. As the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo put it during the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1370 A.D.), Hangzhou is “the world's most beautiful and luxurious city". The Chinese regard Hangzhou as an earthly heaven, but fewer are aware of its beauty in the nighAs the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo put it during the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1370 A.D.), Hangzhou is “the world's most beautiful and luxurious city". The Chinese regard Hangzhou as an earthly heaven, but fewer are aware of its beauty in the nigh
  13. Take an evening Huangpu River cruise at Shiliupu Pier to see a panoramic night view of the Bund; the cruise will take about 50 minutes. When you finish the river cruise you can also take a walk along the Bund and experience the dazzling nightlife in Nanjing Road. Or go to the Yuyuan Garden to appreciate the ancient buildings and beautiful views of the garden.Take an evening Huangpu River cruise at Shiliupu Pier to see a panoramic night view of the Bund; the cruise will take about 50 minutes. When you finish the river cruise you can also take a walk along the Bund and experience the dazzling nightlife in Nanjing Road. Or go to the Yuyuan Garden to appreciate the ancient buildings and beautiful views of the garden.
  14. "Night in Shanghai, night in Shanghai, you are a city that never sleeps..." The night in Shanghai seems to be endless, attracting tourists from around the world. As they are turned on at nightfall, the lights placed in plants and trees seem to create a landscape teeming with life. They rouse the emotions of those who witness them."Night in Shanghai, night in Shanghai, you are a city that never sleeps..." The night in Shanghai seems to be endless, attracting tourists from around the world. As they are turned on at nightfall, the lights placed in plants and trees seem to create a landscape teeming with life. They rouse the emotions of those who witness them.
  15. The ancient city walls, the statues located on the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Tang Palace, make one sense the life and soul of the ancient city of Xi'an. The heart of Xi'an seems to beat in time with your own.The ancient city walls, the statues located on the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Tang Palace, make one sense the life and soul of the ancient city of Xi'an. The heart of Xi'an seems to beat in time with your own.
  16. Along with Athens, Rome, and Cairo, Xi'an is one of the world's four great ancient cities. Xi'an was once the starting point of the Silk Road, which in ancient times facilitated trade across Eurasia. At night on the streets of this ancient capital, one can experience many of the city's unique characteristics. Along with Athens, Rome, and Cairo, Xi'an is one of the world's four great ancient cities. Xi'an was once the starting point of the Silk Road, which in ancient times facilitated trade across Eurasia. At night on the streets of this ancient capital, one can experience many of the city's unique characteristics.
  17. With thousands of flowers around the city, Guangzhou seems to be perpetually in spring. Guangzhou is perhaps most famous for its world renowned Lunar New Year Fair. Surrounded by thousands of flowers throughout the city, one can experience the history of Guangzhou, from ancient times to the present day. It is a good place to combine activities and relaxation. This city is unquestionably a perfect place to enjoy activities, good food, and relaxation.With thousands of flowers around the city, Guangzhou seems to be perpetually in spring. Guangzhou is perhaps most famous for its world renowned Lunar New Year Fair. Surrounded by thousands of flowers throughout the city, one can experience the history of Guangzhou, from ancient times to the present day. It is a good place to combine activities and relaxation. This city is unquestionably a perfect place to enjoy activities, good food, and relaxation.
  18. With thousands of flowers around the city, Guangzhou seems to be perpetually in spring. Guangzhou is perhaps most famous for its world renowned Lunar New Year Fair. Surrounded by thousands of flowers throughout the city, one can experience the history of Guangzhou, from ancient times to the present day. It is a good place to combine activities and relaxation. This city is unquestionably a perfect place to enjoy activities, good food, and relaxation.With thousands of flowers around the city, Guangzhou seems to be perpetually in spring. Guangzhou is perhaps most famous for its world renowned Lunar New Year Fair. Surrounded by thousands of flowers throughout the city, one can experience the history of Guangzhou, from ancient times to the present day. It is a good place to combine activities and relaxation. This city is unquestionably a perfect place to enjoy activities, good food, and relaxation.
  19. For those who want what are perhaps the best views of Hong Kong, a hike up nearby Victoria Peak is a must. There is no doubt that Hong Kong holds the highest position in our recommended places.For those who want what are perhaps the best views of Hong Kong, a hike up nearby Victoria Peak is a must. There is no doubt that Hong Kong holds the highest position in our recommended places.
  20. Hong Kong is famously known as "the Pearl of the Orient", "the most beautiful night view in Asia" and "one of the world's top three night views". While enjoying Hong Kong's regular gentle breeze, one can take a relaxing cruise on a boat from the night cruise pier at Golden Bauhinia Square through Victoria Harbor.Hong Kong is famously known as "the Pearl of the Orient", "the most beautiful night view in Asia" and "one of the world's top three night views". While enjoying Hong Kong's regular gentle breeze, one can take a relaxing cruise on a boat from the night cruise pier at Golden Bauhinia Square through Victoria Harbor.

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