Great Wall of China
Region: Beijing, Hebei, etc.
Cultural Heritage
Defensive fortification built from Qin through Ming dynasties. Badaling and Mutianyu are popular tourist sections.
Tourism in China
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Region: Beijing
Cultural Heritage
Palace of Ming and Qing emperors. World's largest wooden architectural complex.
Terracotta Army
Region: Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Cultural Heritage
Life-sized soldier figures guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. Excavation site open to visitors.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Region: Hunan Province
Nature
Forest of quartz sandstone pillars famous as Avatar film location model.
Jiuzhaigou
Region: Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Nature
Alpine scenic area with emerald-colored lakes and waterfalls. UNESCO natural heritage.
Huangshan
Region: Anhui Province
Nature
Known for four unique features: strange pines, odd rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs in ink painting world.
The Bund
Region: Shanghai
Modern Architecture
European-style buildings along Huangpu River with night view of Pudong skyscrapers opposite.
Potala Palace
Region: Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
Cultural Heritage
Former Dalai Lama palace. Massive red and white architecture overlooking Himalayas.
Li River, Guilin
Region: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Nature
Karst peak scenery reflected in river enjoyed on cruise in ink painting landscape.
Macau Historic Centre
Region: Macau SAR
Cultural Heritage
Stone pavements and baroque churches preserving Portuguese rule legacy.
Suggested itineraries
Beijing and Xi'an Ancient Civilization Tour
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum
Experience 4000 years of Chinese history touring capital and ancient capital by high-speed rail.
Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou Water Town Circuit
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Bund Night View, Yu Garden, West Lake, Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen
Enjoy contrast of modern city and Jiangnan water towns, cuisine and canal culture.
Yunnan Multi-ethnic Culture and World Heritage
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shangri-La, Stone Forest
Adventure route experiencing minority lifestyles and highland scenery.
Travel tips
- Keep passport in hotel safe, carry copies
- Cashless payment mainstream in urban areas, WeChat Pay or Alipay convenient
- Domestic flights and high-speed rail require strict ID verification with advance real-name registration
- For taxis, confirm meter or use DiDi ride-hailing app for security
- Tap water not potable, use bottled water or boiled tea
- Spring Festival and National Day travel rush causes transportation and hotel price surges
- Northern winter has complete heating but southern indoors get cold requiring warm clothing
- Some overseas sites may be inaccessible without VPN
- Wear masks on high AQI air pollution days
- Follow no-photography and no-flash signs at cultural sites
- Price negotiation culture remains at tourist spots, confirm prices beforehand
- Communicate dietary restrictions as spiciness and spices vary by region
- Purchase overseas travel insurance for potential medical expenses
- Beware of pickpocketing and phone snatching in urban areas
- Fireworks and firecrackers during holidays may continue late into night