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The Hall of Supreme Harmony. As the most magnificent palace along the central axis of the Forbidden City, it stands as the…
Yuanjiajie. Located in the heart of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie is renowned for its spectacular quartz sandstone…
Nine Horses Fresco Hill. This is a massive natural mural along the banks of the Li River, where stone patterns and creeping vines…
Mu Mansion is an ancient palace complex located within Lijiang's Dayan Old Town. Once the official residence of the Mu Clan…
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This hall is the iconic structure of the Temple of Heaven, built during the Ming Dynasty as…
The Tower of Buddhist Incense. This iconic structure within the Summer Palace stands at the center of Longevity Hill's front…
North Eighth Tower. As the highest point of the Badaling section of the Great Wall, North Eighth Tower is also the destination…
The Morigele River. The Morigele River winds through the heartland of the Hulunbuir Grassland, earning its reputation as "the…
The Bund's World Architecture Expo Group. Stretching along the western bank of the Huangpu River, this collection of over twenty…
The Grand Rockery. As the centerpiece of Yu Garden, the Grand Rockery was designed by Zhang Nanyang, a renowned master of rockery…
Yuanxiang Hall. This is the main structure in the central section of the Humble Administrator's Garden. Designed as a four-sided…
Twin Bridges. The Twin Bridges consist of Shide Bridge and Yong'an Bridge. One runs east-west, the other north-south, with one…
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. As one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is located on the south…
Feilai Peak. Located in front of Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak derives its name from the legend of "flying here from afar," and is…
The Greeting Pine. As one of Huangshan's most iconic landmarks, the Greeting Pine stands on a sheer cliff at an elevation of…
South Lake is located at the southern end of Hongcun, an artificial lake built during the Ming Dynasty and a vital part of the…
Tianmen Cave. Tianmen Cave is the iconic wonder of Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie—a naturally formed tunnel through the…
The Glass Bridge spans the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and is one of the world's most renowned high-altitude glass bridges. With its…
Rowing on the Tuo River. Taking a small boat downstream along the Tuo River is the best way to experience the charm of Fenghuang…
The Li River. The section that flows through Yangshuo presents a classic karst landscape straight out of a Chinese ink painting.…
Jinkeng Dazhai Rice Terraces. Nestled deep within the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area, the Jinkeng Dazhai Rice Terraces form the…
Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, a tropical rainforest park situated within the Yalong Bay National Resort District, is…
Lover's Bridge. Lover's Bridge is a romantic seaside sightseeing walkway on Wuzhizhou Island, extending from a wooden plank path…
The Stilted Building Complex of Hongya Cave. Nestled against the mountain and rising layer upon layer along the banks of the…
Tianlong Bridge is the tallest of the Three Natural Bridges in Wulong, standing approximately 200 meters high with an…
Moonlight Nursery. The Moonlight Nursery is a dedicated facility within the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding that…
Kuan Xiangzi (Wide Alley). Kuan Xiangzi is a core component of the Kuanzhai Alley historical and cultural district in Chengdu,…
The Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Dam. As the core component of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, this dam was constructed over 2,000…
Xiaoputuo is a tiny islet in Erhai Lake, named for its resemblance to Mount Putuo, the sacred site of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.…
South Gate of the Ancient City. The South Gate of Dali Ancient City is its iconic entrance, originally built in the Ming Dynasty.…
Glacier Park is located on the northeastern slope of Shanzidou, the main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, making it the highest…
Lige Island. Lige Island is the most iconic peninsula in Lugu Lake, where a traditional Mosuo village nestles between mountains…
Shudu Lake is a high-altitude lake within Potatso National Park, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,700 meters. Its…
Kawagarbo Peak is the main summit of the Meili Snow Mountains, standing at 6,740 meters, and remains unconquered to this day. As…
The Nine-Story Building (Cave 96). As the iconic structure of the Mogao Caves, the Nine-Story Building is built against the cliff…
Mingsha Mountain. Located in Dunhuang, Mingsha Mountain is renowned for its singing sands, where the dunes produce a resonant hum…
Tiananmen Gate Tower. Tiananmen Gate Tower served as the main entrance to the imperial city during the Ming and Qing dynasties.…
The Hall of Danbo Jingcheng (Hall of Frugality and Respect) is the main hall of the Mountain Resort. Built during the Kangxi…
Genhe. The Genhe River winds through the Ergun Wetland, earning its title as the "China's Cold Pole." In summer, vast green…
TRON Lightcycle Power Run. TRON Lightcycle Power Run is the signature roller coaster at Shanghai Disneyland, inspired by the…
Tianzifang Shikumen Architecture Complex. The Shikumen buildings in Tianzifang are living fossils of Shanghai's lane culture,…
The Tiger Hill Pagoda. As the iconic landmark of Tiger Hill in Suzhou, the pagoda was first built during the Five Dynasties…
Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle). Located on the shores of Taihu Lake in Wuxi, Yuantouzhu derives its name from the peninsula's…
Lingshan Grand Buddha. Situated on the shores of Lake Taihu in Wuxi, the Lingshan Grand Buddha is a magnificent 88-meter-tall…
Meifeng Island. Meifeng Island is the most renowned scenic spot in Thousand Island Lake, earning the reputation of "Meifeng…
Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway. Located at the entrance of Xidi Village, the Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway is a merit archway built…
Nine-Bend Stream. The Nine-Bend Stream is the soul of Wuyi Mountain's scenery, winding through the Danxia peaks and named for its…
**Shaiqiu (Autumn Sun-Drying)** Shaiqiu is the most iconic agricultural folk custom in Huangling. Though its name evokes autumn,…
The Heaven-Supporting Pillar. The Heaven-Supporting Pillar is the most famous stalagmite column in Huanglong Cave. Towering and…
The Eiffel Tower. Located within Window of the World, this Eiffel Tower is a scaled-down replica of the iconic Parisian landmark.…
Elephant Trunk Hill. Elephant Trunk Hill is the city card of Guilin, named for its resemblance to a giant elephant drinking from…
The Guanyin of the Sea. Standing 108 meters tall atop the waters of the South China Sea within the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone,…
Tianya Stone. Located in the Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area in Sanya, Hainan, Tianya Stone is the landmark attraction of the scenic…
Yangtze River Cableway. Stretching across Chongqing's old town and the south bank, the Yangtze River Cableway is a classic way to…
The Three Pagodas. Located northwest of Dali Ancient City, the Three Pagodas are the iconic structures of Chongsheng Temple and a…
The Zhacang Grand Hall (Main Hall). As the core building of Songzanlin Monastery, the Zhacang Grand Hall serves as the primary…
The West Sea Fleet. Among the most spectacular Yadan formations within Yadan Devil City, the West Sea Fleet is a breathtaking…
The Forbidden City · Temple of Heaven · Summer Palace · Badaling Great Wall · Hulunbuir Grassland · Tiananmen Square · Mountain Resort · Erguna Wetland
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Wulingyuan Zhangjiajie National Forest Park · Tianmen Mountain · Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge · Fenghuang Old Town · Huanglong Cave
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Li River · Yangshuo · Longji Rice Terraces · Yalong Bay · Wuzhizhou Island · Window of the World · Elephant Trunk Hill · Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone · Tianya Haijiao
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Dayan Old Town · Hongyadong · Wulong Three Natural Bridges · Chengdu Panda Base · Kuanzhai Alley · Dujiangyan · Erhai Lake · Dali Old Town · Jade Dragon Snow Mountain · Lugu Lake · Potatso National Park · Meili Snow Mountain · Yangtze River Cableway · Three Pagodas · Songzanlin Monastery
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The Bund · Yu Garden · Humble Administrator's Garden · Zhouzhuang Water Town · West Lake · Lingyin Temple · Huangshan Scenic Area · Hongcun Village · Shanghai Disneyland · Tianzifang · Tiger Hill · Yuantouzhu · Lingshan Grand Buddha · Thousand Island Lake · Xidi Village · Jiuqu Stream Rafting · Huangling Village
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Mogao Grottoes · Singing Dunes & Crescent Moon Lake · Yadan Geopark
Browse attractions ChinaMazingMany nationalities now enjoy visa-free entry of up to 30 days for tourism. It depends on your passport — always confirm with the Chinese embassy before booking flights.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most comfortable weather in most regions. Winter suits snowy landscapes; summer fits highlands and the far north.
In big cities and major tourist sites you'll find English signage and apps. Learning a few phrases — and downloading a translation app — goes a long way in smaller towns.