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Top Travel Destinations

From ancient capitals to dramatic natural landscapes — discover the cities and regions that make China endlessly fascinating.

Beijing

Beijing

China

China's capital city blends imperial grandeur with modern dynamism. Home to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven.

Great Wall of ChinaForbidden CityTemple of Heaven

Best time: April?May, September?October

Shanghai

Shanghai

China

A dazzling metropolis where colonial-era architecture meets futuristic skyscrapers on the legendary Bund waterfront.

The BundYu GardenFrench Concession

Best time: March?May, September?November

Xi'an

Xi'an

China

The ancient capital of China and the starting point of the Silk Road, famous for the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army.

Terracotta WarriorsAncient City WallMuslim Quarter

Best time: March?May, September?November

Guilin

Guilin

China

Renowned for its spectacular karst landscape and the iconic Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo.

Li River CruiseReed Flute CaveElephant Trunk Hill

Best time: April?October

Chengdu

Chengdu

China

The laid-back capital of Sichuan province, famous as the home of the giant panda and its fiery cuisine.

Giant Panda BaseLeshan Giant BuddhaJinli Street

Best time: March?June, September?November

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie

China

The otherworldly pillar mountains that inspired the film Avatar, offering breathtaking views from glass bridges and cable cars.

Avatar Hallelujah MountainTianmen MountainGlass Bridge

Best time: April?October

Lhasa

Lhasa

China

The spiritual heart of Tibet, home to the iconic Potala Palace and some of the world's most sacred Buddhist monasteries.

Potala PalaceJokhang TempleBarkhor Street

Best time: April?October

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

China

Asia's world city ? a vibrant blend of East and West with a legendary skyline, world-class dining, and shopping.

Victoria HarbourThe PeakTemple Street Night Market

Best time: October?March

Yangtze River

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.

Three Gorges ? Qutang, Wu and XilingThree Gorges DamShennong Stream

Best time: Apr?May and Sep?Nov

Tibet

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.

Potala PalaceJokhang Temple and Barkhor StreetNamtso Lake

Best time: Apr?Jun and Sep?Oct

Yunnan

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.

Lijiang Old Town (UNESCO)Tiger Leaping GorgeStone Forest (Shilin)

Best time: Mar?May and Sep?Nov