134 Destinations
Explore China
From the imperial north to the karst south — a continent's worth of landscapes, cultures, and millennia of history.
No. 32 Ginkgo Avenue, Wulong District, Chongqing
Wulong Karst Tourism Region
Natural scenery
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Jialing River, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Hongya Cave
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About China
A Country of Infinite Diversity
China is the fourth-largest country in the world by area, spanning five time zones and every conceivable climate — from the Gobi Desert to the tropical coast of Hainan, from the Tibetan Plateau to the rice paddies of the Yangtze Delta.
The destinations listed here represent the most accessible and rewarding for international first-time and repeat visitors. Each has been curated for its balance of historical significance, natural beauty, and practical logistics.
Northern China
Beijing, Xi'an, Datong
Imperial capitals, the Great Wall, Silk Road origins
Eastern China
Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou
Garden cities, canal towns, China's financial center
Southern China
Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangzhou
Karst landscape, Li River, subtropical coast
Southwest China
Chengdu, Leshan, Jiuzhaigou
Pandas, highlands, Sichuan cuisine
Northwest China
Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi
Silk Road oases, desert landscapes, Uyghur culture