Top Places to Visit in China

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From imperial wonders and surreal karst mountains to timeless ancient water towns and dynamic megacities — find your next unforgettable journey.

Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains Avatar Peaks • Hunan

Zhangjiajie

Best: Apr – Nov

World-famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and the romantic water town of Fenghuang.

Must-see: Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Furong Town
Beijing Great Wall and Imperial City Capital • Imperial Heritage

Beijing

Best: Sep – Nov, Apr – Jun

The heart of imperial China. Walk along the Mutianyu Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and traditional Hutong alleyways.

Must-see: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Peking Duck
Shanghai The Bund and Modern Skyline Modern Metropolis • The Bund

Shanghai

Best: Year-round

Where colonial history meets futuristic architecture. Stroll along The Bund, ascend Shanghai Tower, wander the French Concession, and visit ancient Yu Garden.

Must-see: The Bund, French Concession, Yu Garden
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Ancient Wall Silk Road • 3000-Yr Capital

Xi'an

Best: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

Starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors army, cycle atop the intact Ancient City Wall, and savor street food in the Muslim Quarter.

Must-see: Terracotta Army, Ancient Wall, Muslim Quarter
Guilin Li River Karst Mountains Karst Landscape • Li River

Guilin & Yangshuo

Best: Apr – Nov

Iconic limestone karst peaks and emerald waters. Cruise the legendary Li River, cycle countryside rice paddies in Yangshuo, and trek Longji Rice Terraces.

Must-see: Li River Cruise, Yulong River, Longji Terraces
Chengdu Giant Panda Base Giant Pandas • Food Capital

Chengdu

Best: Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

Home of the beloved Giant Panda. Visit the Panda Breeding Base, taste authentic spicy Sichuan hotpot, explore Jinli Ancient Street, and visit Leshan Giant Buddha.

Must-see: Panda Base, Leshan Buddha, Jinli Street
Yunnan Lijiang and Erhai Lake Old Towns • Snow Mountains

Yunnan

Best: Year-round

A land of eternal spring, rich ethnic minority cultures, ancient cobblestone towns of Dali and Lijiang, and the mythical highland realm of Shangri-La.

Must-see: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Chongqing Mountain City Skyline and Hongyadong Mountain City • Yangtze River

Chongqing

Best: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

The futuristic 8D mountain metropolis and gateway to the Yangtze River Three Gorges. Experience illuminated Hongyadong at dusk, authentic sizzling hotpot, and UNESCO Wulong Karst natural bridges.

Must-see: Hongyadong, Ciqikou, Wulong Karst, Yangtze Cruise
Suzhou and Hangzhou Water Towns Water Towns • Silk & Gardens

Suzhou & Hangzhou

Best: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

"Paradise on Earth." Discover classical UNESCO scholar gardens and canals in Suzhou, and cruise the poetic West Lake surrounded by Longjing green tea plantations.

Must-see: Humble Administrator's Garden, West Lake, Tongli
Huangshan Yellow Mountain Sea of Clouds Yellow Mountain • Ancient Villages

Huangshan

Best: Year-round

China's most celebrated mountain featuring granite peaks, ancient twisted pines, and sea of clouds, combined with UNESCO Huizhou villages of Hongcun and Xidi.

Must-see: Cloud Valley Cableway, Hongcun Village, Tunxi
Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise Three Gorges • Luxury Cruise

Yangtze River

Best: Apr – May, Sep – Nov

Cruise China's longest river between Chongqing and Yichang. Sail through dramatic Qutang and Wu Gorges, visit the Three Gorges Dam, and relax aboard 5-star luxury river ships.

Must-see: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Three Gorges Dam, Shibaozhai
Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Shaolin Kung Fu • Grottoes

Luoyang

Best: Apr – May (Peony), Sep – Oct

The cradle of Chinese civilization on the Yellow River. Marvel at over 100,000 Buddhist statues carved into Longmen Grottoes and watch real monks at Shaolin Temple.

Must-see: Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Kungfu Temple

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