Explore China
Top Travel Destinations
From ancient capitals to dramatic natural landscapes — discover the cities and regions that make China endlessly fascinating.
Beijing
China
China's capital city blends imperial grandeur with modern dynamism. Home to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven.
Best time: April?May, September?October
Shanghai
China
A dazzling metropolis where colonial-era architecture meets futuristic skyscrapers on the legendary Bund waterfront.
Best time: March?May, September?November
Xi'an
China
The ancient capital of China and the starting point of the Silk Road, famous for the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army.
Best time: March?May, September?November
Guilin
China
Renowned for its spectacular karst landscape and the iconic Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo.
Best time: April?October
Chengdu
China
The laid-back capital of Sichuan province, famous as the home of the giant panda and its fiery cuisine.
Best time: March?June, September?November
Zhangjiajie
China
The otherworldly pillar mountains that inspired the film Avatar, offering breathtaking views from glass bridges and cable cars.
Best time: April?October
Lhasa
China
The spiritual heart of Tibet, home to the iconic Potala Palace and some of the world's most sacred Buddhist monasteries.
Best time: April?October
Hong Kong
China
Asia's world city ? a vibrant blend of East and West with a legendary skyline, world-class dining, and shopping.
Best time: October?March
Yangtze River
China
The Yangtze River, stretching 6,300 km, is Asia's longest river and the lifeline of China. Its most celebrated section ? the Three Gorges ? offers towering limestone cliffs, ancient hanging coffins and remote Tujia villages accessible only by boat. A Yangtze River cruise is one of China's most iconic travel experiences.
Best time: Apr?May and Sep?Nov
Tibet
China
The 'Roof of the World', Tibet sits at an average altitude of 4,500m and is home to some of the planet's most dramatic landscapes and deepest spiritual traditions. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the monasteries of Shigatse and Gyantse offer a window into Tibetan Buddhism that has endured for over a millennium.
Best time: Apr?Jun and Sep?Oct
Yunnan
China
China's most diverse province, Yunnan borders Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam and is home to 26 ethnic minorities, snow-capped mountains, tropical rainforests and some of the world's most beautiful old towns. Lijiang, Dali and Shangri-La are the jewels of this extraordinary region.
Best time: Mar?May and Sep?Nov