The national animals of China include the Chinese dragon, crane, and giant panda. The colors in China's flag symbolize revolution and political power achieved through bloodshed. The stars represent the Communist Party of China and China's ethnic groups. China does not have an official national flower, but the tree peony is a favorite. Some of China's top tourist sites include the Grand Canyon of the Brahmaputra River, Qinghai Lake, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Erhai Lake, and the Potala Palace in Lhasa.