What to Visit in China

By Helen Wang
About Me

China is a country rich in history and natural beauty, offering many amazing places to visit. You can walk along the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, and enjoy the modern skyline of Shanghai. Discover the beautiful landscapes of Guilin, see the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, and experience the lively streets of Hong Kong. Whether you love historical sites, stunning scenery, or vibrant cities, China has something for everyone, making your trip an unforgettable adventure.

In this part of the China Travel Guide, I will show you what to visit in China on your tour.

What to Visit in China

The Most Popular Destinations to Visit in China

Beijing

Popular Attractions 

  • Forbidden City
  • Great Wall of China
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Temple of Heaven
  • Summer Palace
  • Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest)
  • National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)

Chengdu

Popular Attractions

  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
  • Jinli Ancient Street
  • Wuhou Shrine
  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Guilin and Yangshuo

Most Popular Attractions

  • Li River
  • Reed Flute Cave
  • Elephant Trunk Hill
  • Seven-Star Park
  • Longji Rice Terraces

Shanghai

Most Popular Attractions

  • The Bund
  • Oriental Pearl Tower
  • Yu Garden
  • Shanghai Museum
  • Nanjing Road
  • Jade Buddha Temple

Hong Kong

Most Popular Attractions

  • Victoria Peak
  • Hong Kong Disneyland
  • Star Ferry
  • Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
  • Temple Street Night Market

 

Xinjiang

Most Popular Attractions

  • Kashgar Old Town
  • Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
  • Taklamakan Desert
  • Flaming Mountains
  • Karakoram Highway

Xian

Popular Attractions

  • Terracotta Army
  • City Wall
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Muslim Quarter
  • Bell and Drum Towers

 

Yunnan

Most Popular Attractions

  • Lijiang Old Town: UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Stone Forest (Shilin) a UNESCO Global Geopark.
  • Dali Ancient City
  • Tiger Leaping Gorge
  • Yuanyang Rice Terraces

Lhasa, Tibet

Most Popular Attractions

  • Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Barkhor Street
  • Norbulingka
  • Drepung Monastery

Helen Wang

Helen Wang

Travel Advisor & Guide Expert

I started my travel career in 2005 and have since become an expert in Tibet and China’s travel destinations and helping travelers plan unforgettable trips.

For expert travel advice to China or Tibet, feel free to contact me.