Top China Destinations
China is not only one of the largest countries in the world, but also one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. More than 55 million travelers from all over the globe swarm to China, then scatter to different region of the vast land each year. The diverse geographic forms create some of the best landscape in the world – beautiful mountains, rivers and gorges in southern China, splendid gobi and desert on the northwest, dominating high plateaus on the southwest, vast grasslands in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, etc. Most charming highlight of China is its fabulous culture and history made by its more than 5,000 years old civilization. Any of the longlasting imperial culture, folk culture, or the art of poem, calligraphy, painting and others, is enough for you to get amazed by the extensiveness and profoundness of Chinese culture. So where to explore above featured culture? Of course from the historical cities and destinations, such as Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, etc.
Learn about the history, culture, attractions, transportation, weather and other travel information about a destination that you are planning to visit is very necessary. So, based on the local expertise knowledge and experience, China Discovery has collected the most popular destinations all of which are unique and easily accessed for you to find your idea destination to go.
Northern China
The northern region used to the culture center of China. It is also the cradle of Chinese civilization. Here are three greatest ancient capital cities – Beijing, Xian and Luoyang. Dunhuang, the important destination of ancient Silk Road, has the most fabulous Buddhism arts. Pingyao is famous for its Shanxi Merchants’ culture. Datong is fascinating for its Buddhism sculpture art and gorgeous temples.
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As the present and ancient capital city of China, Beijing has many world famous tourist sites are located in or near Beijing, such as Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, etc.
Beijing
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Xian used to be the capital city of 13 ancient dynasties in China. It is the glory of Chinese history. Most significent site here is the brilliant Terra-cotta Warriors.
Xian
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Luoyang is known to all for the “city of peonies”. It is a cradle of Chinese civilization and one of the four imperial capitals of China, together with Beijing, Xian and Nanjing.
Luoyang
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Pingyao Ancient City is the great witness with 2700 years of history. Considered as the best-preserved ancient walled city in China and Pingyao city was listed as World Cultural Heritage site.
Pingyao
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Dunhuang is an attractive destination in which you can explore the history and culture of ancient Silk Road, Buddhist religion, but also enjoy amazing gobi and desert landscape.
Dunhuang
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Datong is the capital city of Northern Wei Dynasty, and it's fascinating for its glorious Buddhism culture whihc is manifested perfectly in magnificent Yungang Grottoes and other delicate temples.
Datong
Southwestern China
The southwestern area is one of the most charming region in China. Here you can explore wild and unique ethnic culture in Lijiang, find the last horizon in Shangri-La, get close contact with the Giant Pandas in Chengdu, climb one of the top four Buddhism mountains – Mount Emei and visit Giant Buddha in Leshan, enjoy amazing waterscape of Jiuzhaigou, take a spiritual trip to Lhasa…
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In Chengdu, travelers can meet the adorable Giant Pandas and explore Ancient Shu civilization, culture of Three Kingdoms, Buddhist and Taoism cultures, featured streets and historic towns.
Chengdu
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Jiuzhaigou is known as “the Most Beautiful Waterscape in China”, Word Natural Heritage Site, “Fairytale Land”. All people who have been to Jiuzhaigou know all these reputation match the reality.
Jiuzhaigou
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Lhasa is the religious, cultural and economic center of Tibet. It is famous for the devout Tibetan Buddhism, classic architectural style. The world famous Potala Palace is located in the city.
Lhasa
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Lijiang Ancient City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can explore Naxi minority culture and ancient Tea-horse Road culture. Besides, there are breathtaking natural landscapes everywhere.
Lijiang
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The British writer James Hilton describes Shangri-La in his novel Lost Horizon as a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western and of Kunlun Mountains.
Shangri La
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As the home to two World Heritage Sites - Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, Leshan attracts numerous tourists for its fascinating Buddhism culture and marvelous scenery.
Leshan & Mount Emei
Southeastern China
The southeastern region used to be the “Land of fish and rice” because of its fertile earth and rich water resources. The best feature is the traditional water towns in Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Besides, this area has one of the most beautiful mountains in China – Huangshan and the reputed "Garden City" - Xiamen.
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With fascinating mix of East and West, Shanghai is reputed as “Pearl of the Orient” and “Paris of the East”. For the fantastic location, Shanghai is always served as a popular gateway to China.
Shanghai
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Hangzhou has a long-aged history and profound cultural accumulation, and most famous are silk culture, tea culture and the folk legends. Most of the attractions in Hangzhou are spreading around West Lake.
Hangzhou
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Suzhou city embodies the classic flavor of Jiangnan, rich in tourism resources, and Suzhou gardens and water towns are the most famous among all, attracta numerous tourists for is elegant and quiet flavor.
Suzhou
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Huangshan is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mt. Huangshan and Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages. You can travel it with Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, Jingdezhen, Wuyuan, etc.
Huangshan
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Xiamen, famous as the Garden City in China, is a great place to experience the slow and relaxing life of the locals, besides that, it has great natural scenery and delicious local foods.
Xiamen
Southern Central China
The best highlight of the southern central China is the fascinating natural landscape. Diverse landforms creates unique vision feast for eyes – dominating stone mountains of Avatar world Zhangjiajie, peaceful and charming karst landscape in Guilin. The Yangtze River shows her most beautiful face in this region. Don’t miss the Oriental Pearl – Hong Kong.
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Yangtze River is the best witness of ancient China. The beautiful natural scenery and historical attractions remain timeless for you to enjoy its magical sights and explore local culture of that period.
Yangtze River
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Guilin features in typical karst landscape and unique folk customs of the ethnic minorities. Everything in Guilin is just the classic represent of Chinese natural scenery.
Guilin
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Yangshuo, located at the southeast of Guilin and 65km to the city center, is often considered as the most beautiful part of Guilin including Li River, Yulong River, Big Banyan Tree, West Street, etc.
Yangshuo
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Though it is a small city, Zhangjiajie is a perfect combination of the idyllic beauty of Guilin, the grotesqueness of Yellow Mountain, the peril of Mount Hua and the magnificence of Mount Tai.
Zhangjiajie
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Known as the Oriental Pearl, Hong Kong has the coexisting culture of east and west. From the grand architectures to the passion of horse racing, the British influence still lasting.
Hong Kong
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