Explore China
From the imperial north to the karst south — a continent's worth of landscapes, cultures, and millennia of history.
Huanglong National Scenic Area
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Sichuan
Leshan Giant Buddha
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Sichuan
Mount Qingcheng
No. 3 of Cool Water Escapes in Sichuan
Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
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Mount Emei
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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
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Sanxingdui Museum
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Dujiangyan Scenic Area
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Louguantai National Forest Park
No. 16 of Cool Water Escapes in Xi'an
Huajue Lane, the Great Mosque
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.