141 Destinations

Explore China

From the imperial north to the karst south — a continent's worth of landscapes, cultures, and millennia of history.

Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple
Baji Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture

Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple

Historic landmark
4.6/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Ancient Town Shaxi
084 County Road, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

Ancient Town Shaxi

No. 3 of Night Attractions in Dali Prefecture

Historic landmarkMountain climbingNight view
4.8/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
The Green Lake Park
Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District, Kunming

The Green Lake Park

No. 2 of Cool Water Escapes in Kunming

Boat tourNight viewNo. 2 of Cool Water Escapes in Kunming
4.7/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Jianshui Ancient City
Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture

Jianshui Ancient City

No. 16 of Night Attractions in Yunnan

Historic landmarkNight viewNo. 16 of Night Attractions in Yunnan
4.6/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Yuanyang Hani Terrace
Xinkou Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture

Yuanyang Hani Terrace

No. 13 of Cool Water Escapes in Yunnan

Historic landmarkNatural sceneryNight view
4.5/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Dukezong Ancient Town
Unity Road, Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Dukezong Ancient Town

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Diqing

Night viewNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Diqing
4.6/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
The Ancient Town of Shuhe
Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City

The Ancient Town of Shuhe

No. 19 of Night Attractions in Yunnan

Mountain climbingNight viewNo. 19 of Night Attractions in Yunnan
4.6/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City, Gucheng District, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

Dali Ancient City

2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions

Night view2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
4.7/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Old Town of Lijiang
Dayan Ancient City, Gucheng District, Lijiang City

Old Town of Lijiang

2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions

Historic landmarkNight view2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
4.7/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
Outskirts of Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Ganden Sumtseling Monastery

Historic landmarkNight view
4.4/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
Erhai Lake
No. 1 Henan Road, Xiaguan, Dali

Erhai Lake

No. 1 of Cool Water Escapes in Yunnan

Natural sceneryBoat tourNight view
4.6/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area

No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Yunnan

Historic landmarkBoat tourNo. 17 of Best Things to Do in Yunnan
4.7/5
1 attractionsView attraction →
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
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