Explore China Like A Local Photo credit: CC license by Kyle Taylor 11. Take Trains To The Mountains Although the eastern part of China is nearly one giant city, venture a few hundred miles into the heartland and you’ll see it change drastically. In the southern mountains, the misty bamboo forests cloak giant pandas and tigers. While you can’t get close to these endangered species, you can hike through the hills and see forests unlike anything in North America. Prev11 of 17Next From Around The Web Facebook Comments comments