Would you like to step inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, travel to Xi'an and witness the army of Terracotta Warriors and climb Mount Emei all whilst avoiding the inconveniences of travel and crowds? Virtual Tours in China is an online project that enables visitors to take virtual trips to China's top attractions.

In collaboration with Quanjingke, a provider of virtual tour services, Chinaculture.org has launched Virtual Tours in China using state-of-the-art VR technology to offer online tours to more than 40 popular tourist attractions and world-renowned natural heritage sites across China.

Here, visitors can take a personal journey to historical sites like the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and Ming Tombs, and connect with modern China at the Bund in Shanghai and 798 Art District in Beijing. The latest VR technology and 3D filming makes it possible to see the magnificent natural landscapes of Huangshan Mountain, exquisite architecture of the Summer Palace, splendid views of Jiuzhaigou and sacred serenity of Potala Palace in just a few clicks. Tours are available in high resolution, so visitors can appreciate the beauty of China's history and culture in minute detail. Voiced tours and 3D guide maps are also available to offer more detailed information. Essentially this project is a concentrated multimedia travel experience packed into a virtual tour.

So grab your mouse - or pick up your phone - and experience travel virtually!

Virtual Tours in China link: http://en.chinaculture.org/virtualtoursinchina/

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