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Hundreds of attractions across China, one rule: every guide below is written by our own local team after repeated visits, not scraped from brochures. Browse by destination — from Beijing and Chengdu to Harbin and Lhasa — and plan each city with sights worth the trip.
Anshun BridgeAnshun Bridge — the glowing, colonnaded bridge that seems to float over the Jin River — is Chengdu's most photogenic landmark after dark. It is free to enjoy, takes ten minutes to see, and pairs perfectly with a riverside dinner in the streets of Jinjiang district.
Chunxi Road & Taikoo LiChunxi Road is Chengdu's beating commercial heart — a pedestrian shopping street the length of a runway — and Taikoo Li is its elegant open-air counterpart, where grey-brick heritage buildings hold flagship stores and teahouses. Together they are where modern Chengdu does its shopping, snacking and people-watching.
Base of Giant PandaThe Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the world's most successful panda conservation and breeding center, home to dozens of giant pandas from tiny cubs to adults. It's the one place where you can watch pandas munch bamboo, tumble in trees, and nap in the sun—all within a lush, walkable park. With our private guide, you'll arrive before the crowds, learn the stories behind each panda, and make the most of your visit.
Huanglongxi Ancient TownHuanglongxi is the picture-book water town of Chengdu's south — flagstone streets, banyan trees hundreds of years old, and a stream running down the middle of the old town where children paddle in summer. It is the closest ancient town to the city and an easy half-day escape.
Jinsha Site MuseumA golden sun-bird disc so delicate it looks like foil became China's cultural emblem after archaeologists unearthed it at Jinsha in 2001. The museum built on that discovery holds the treasures of ancient Shu — and it sits conveniently inside Chengdu city, 20 minutes from downtown.
Jiuzhaigou ValleyJiuzhaigou is the most beautiful valley in China — a Y-shaped canyon of layered travertine lakes in impossible blues and greens, waterfalls stepped like theatre curtains, and Tibetan villages under snow peaks. It is a long haul from Chengdu, and worth every minute.
Luodai Ancient TownLuodai is Sichuan's best-known Hakka town — a cobbled main street climbing under gables, courtyards of the Hakka merchant families who settled here 300 years ago, and the famous "sad jelly" noodle that makes every visitor cry a little. It is under an hour from downtown Chengdu.
Mount EmeiMount Emei is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains — a 3,099-metre green giant of temples, cloud seas and macaques, just over an hour's fast train from Chengdu. Whether you come for a summit sunrise or a gentle temple walk, this is how our guides plan it.
People's ParkPeople's Park is the most Chengdu thing in Chengdu: bamboo chairs, jasmine tea, ear-cleaners with tuning forks, and retirees dancing under the trees. Entry is free, the teahouse costs pennies, and no other city sight shows you daily local life this clearly.
Sichuan Cuisine MuseumThe only museum in the world devoted to a single regional cuisine lets you do something rare: cook your own Sichuan lunch under a chef's instruction, after touring maps, spice walls and fermenting jars of the famous broad-bean paste. It sits in Pidu district, about an hour from downtown Chengdu.
Sichuan Opera & Face-ChangingBian lian — face-changing — is Sichuan opera's signature magic: performers in gold-sequinned cloaks swap painted masks faster than the eye can follow, in a blaze of fire-spitting, rolling lamps and comic theatre. Every evening in Chengdu, teahouse stages run the show; here is how to pick and book one.
Wenshu MonasteryWenshu Monastery is Chengdu's most active Buddhist temple — incense smoke, chanting monks, carp-filled ponds and the city's best vegetarian lunch, all hidden behind walls in the old north quarter. Entry is free, and it is the perfect calm counterweight to Chengdu's livelier streets.
Xiling Snow MountainXiling Snow Mountain — the peak Du Fu wrote about a thousand years ago, "the snow window framed by the western mountains" — is Sichuan's ski resort and summer alpine escape, under two hours from Chengdu. Snow scenery in winter, wildflower meadows and a 100-metre glass skywalk in summer.
Kuanzhai AlleyKuanzhai Alley is Chengdu's best-preserved Qing-era quarter, three parallel lanes — Wide, Narrow and Well — where grey-brick courtyards now hold teahouses, Sichuan snack kitchens and craft studios. It is the easiest place to feel old Chengdu without leaving the city centre. With our private guide, you skip the crowds at the right hours, understand what each doorway once was, and taste the street food worth your appetite.
Jinli Ancient StreetJinli Ancient Street is Chengdu's most atmospheric lane of Ming- and Qing-style architecture, tucked beside the Wuhou Shrine and steeped in Three Kingdoms lore. It's a sensory feast of Sichuan snacks, teahouses, and red lanterns, but the crowds can overwhelm. With our private guide, you'll slip past the queues, taste the right stalls, and hear the stories behind the facades.
Sanxingdui MuseumSanxingdui is the discovery that rewrote Chinese history — a 3,000-year-old Shu civilisation whose bronze trees, gold masks and giant eyes look like nothing else in the ancient world. Our private guide decodes the strangeness for you, turning a hall of riddles into a gripping story, and handles the 40-minute transfer from Chengdu so you simply arrive and wonder.
Wuhou ShrineWuhou Shrine in Chengdu is China's only temple where a ruler and his minister are worshipped together, honoring Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei of the Three Kingdoms. It's a serene complex of gardens, halls, and ancient steles that brings the epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms to life. With our private guide, you'll navigate the crowds and uncover the stories behind each corner effortlessly.
Dujiangyan Irrigation SystemDujiangyan is the world's oldest functioning irrigation system, engineered in the 3rd century BC and still watering the Chengdu Plain today. Unlike a dam, it diverts the Min River with elegant, fish-shaped levees that have survived earthquakes and floods for over 2,200 years. With our private guide, you'll decode its genius without the guesswork, walking the same paths that have controlled water since the Warring States period.
Du Fu Thatched CottageDu Fu Thatched Cottage is the tranquil Chengdu residence where China's greatest poet, Du Fu, lived from 759 to 766 and wrote some 240 poems. More than a museum, it's a living garden of bamboo, plum and lotus that honours his legacy. With our private guide, you'll decode the poetry, skip the crowds, and see why this is Chengdu's literary soul.
Mount QingchengMount Qingcheng is the birthplace of Taoism and a UNESCO World Heritage site, its forested peaks dotted with ancient temples and misty pavilions. Just an hour from Chengdu, it offers a serene escape into nature and spirituality. With our private guide, you'll navigate the trails effortlessly, learning the legends and rituals that have shaped this sacred mountain for over 2,000 years.
Forbidden CityThe Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex, a 980-building maze at the heart of Beijing that served as the imperial seat of the Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly 500 years. Its 186 million-plus artefacts and ceremonial halls are staggering, but navigating the crowds and ticket system can be daunting. With our private guide, you skip the queues, hear the stories behind each courtyard, and see the treasures most visitors miss.
Badaling Great WallBadaling is the most famous and best-preserved section of the Ming Great Wall, a Unesco World Heritage Site just 70 km from Beijing. Its mighty ramparts and sweeping mountain views make it the classic first encounter with the wall. With our private guide and driver, you skip the logistics and cable-car queues, and walk the wall at your own pace.
Summer PalaceThe Summer Palace is Beijing's grandest imperial garden, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of lakes, hills, and pavilions built for Qing emperors. Its vast grounds blend natural beauty with masterful architecture, offering a serene escape from the city. With our private guide, you'll navigate the crowds effortlessly and uncover the stories behind every corner.
Temple of HeavenThe Temple of Heaven is where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests, and its triple-gabled Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests remains Beijing's most elegant landmark. More than a monument, it's a vast park where locals practise tai chi and sing opera among ancient cypresses. With our private guide, you'll decode its cosmic symbolism and skip the confusing queues effortlessly.
Old Summer PalaceThe Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) was once the 'Garden of Gardens', a breathtaking complex of palaces, lakes and pavilions that surpassed even the Forbidden City in splendour. Today its tranquil ruins—crumbled stone columns reflected in lotus ponds—tell a poignant story of imperial ambition and 19th-century destruction. Our private guides bring the site to life, navigating its vast grounds so you grasp both its beauty and its historical weight without missing a thing.
Prince Gong's MansionPrince Gong's Mansion is Beijing's largest and best-preserved princely residence, a labyrinth of courtyards, gardens and hidden chambers once home to the infamous official Heshen. A visit here reveals the opulence of Qing-dynasty court life and the intrigues that shaped modern China. With our private guide, you'll navigate the crowds and uncover stories that bring every hall and rockery to life.
Ming Dynasty TombsThe Ming Dynasty Tombs are the final resting places of 13 emperors, set in a 40-square-kilometre valley north of Beijing. This UNESCO World Heritage site blends imperial architecture with feng shui, offering a serene escape from the city. With our private guide, you'll navigate the sprawling complex effortlessly, uncovering stories behind the Sacred Way and the underground palace.
Beijing Olympic ParkThe Beijing Olympic Park is the sprawling heart of the 2008 Summer Games, home to the Bird's Nest stadium and the Water Cube aquatics center. It's a bold statement of modern China, where cutting-edge architecture meets vast public green space. With our private guide, you'll skip the confusion, learn the stories behind the icons, and experience the park like a local.
Terracotta ArmyThe Terracotta Army is the world's most spectacular archaeological discovery: over 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots buried to guard China's first emperor. Each face is unique, and the sheer scale of the pits is breathtaking. With our private guide, you'll skip the crowds and confusion, learning the stories behind these silent warriors.
Xi'an City WallThe Xi'an City Wall is the most complete ancient fortification in China, a 13.7-kilometre rectangle of Ming-era ramparts encircling the old city. Walking or cycling its broad top is the best way to grasp Xi'an's scale and history. Our private guide handles tickets, bike hire and timing so you simply enjoy the ride.
Grand Tang MallGrand Tang Mall is Xi'an's electrifying Tang-dynasty-themed pedestrian boulevard, where illuminated palaces, costumed performers and street food turn every evening into a festival. It's the city's best free night out, and our private guide helps you navigate the crowds, catch the best shows and pair it seamlessly with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda next door.
Giant Wild Goose PagodaThe Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is Xi'an's most enduring symbol of the Tang dynasty's golden age of Buddhism. Built in 652 AD to house the scriptures brought back from India by the monk Xuanzang, it still rises seven storeys above the city's southern skyline. With our private guide, you'll skip the queues, decode the carvings, and hear the stories that bring this UNESCO-listed monument to life.
Muslim QuarterXian's Muslim Quarter is the city's most delicious tangle of alleys, where Hui Muslim cooks have been grilling, frying and hand-pulling noodles for centuries. It is not one street but a whole neighbourhood around Beiyuanmen, packed with smoke, spice and sweets. With our private guide, you skip the tourist-trap stalls and taste only what locals queue for.
Huaqing PalaceHuaqing Palace, nestled at the foot of Mount Li near Xi'an, is a Tang-dynasty imperial hot spring resort where Emperor Xuanzong and his beloved Yang Guifei spent their winters. Beyond the legendary romance, it offers ancient bathing pools, scenic gardens, and the dramatic backdrop of the Li Mountains. With our private guide, you'll skip the crowds and uncover the stories behind this 5A-rated site.
Shaanxi History MuseumThe Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an is China's first large-scale modern museum, home to over 370,000 artefacts that trace the sweep of Chinese civilisation from the Zhou through the Tang dynasties. Its galleries glitter with Tang gold, Han jade, and Silk Road treasures that most visitors never see in Beijing. With our private guide, you skip the notorious ticket scramble and go straight to the masterpieces, understanding the stories behind each object.
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum TowerStanding at the exact heart of Xi'an, the Ming-dynasty Bell Tower and Drum Tower are the city's timeless timekeepers. Their twin silhouettes glow gold at night, framing the bustling Bell Tower Square. With our private guide, you'll skip the ticket lines, learn the stories behind the bronze bells and giant drums, and enjoy the best rooftop views over the ancient capital.
The BundThe Bund is Shanghai's iconic waterfront, where a sweeping curve of colonial-era buildings faces the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River. This mile-long promenade captures the city's dramatic transformation from treaty port to global metropolis. With our private guide, you'll navigate the crowds, uncover the stories behind each facade, and time your visit for the most magical light.
Yu GardenYu Garden is a classical Ming dynasty garden in the heart of Shanghai's Old City, a compact masterpiece of pavilions, rockeries, and koi ponds. Just steps from the bustling City God Temple bazaar, it offers a serene escape into 400 years of history. With our private guide, you'll skip the lines and uncover the stories behind every carved beam and crooked bridge.
Shanghai Disney ResortShanghai Disney Resort is mainland China's first Disney park, blending classic magic with exclusive attractions like Treasure Cove and the Enchanted Storybook Castle. It's a full day of rides, shows, and parades that can overwhelm first-timers. With our private guide, you skip the planning stress and maximise every moment.
Oriental Pearl TowerThe Oriental Pearl Tower is Shanghai's unmistakable 468-metre TV tower, its two gleaming spheres rising above Lujiazui like a futuristic landmark. Its 259-metre fully transparent observation deck delivers a heart-racing view straight down to the Huangpu River. With our private guide handling timed tickets and fast-track entry, you skip the queues and see the skyline at its most cinematic.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian StreetNanjing Road Pedestrian Street is Shanghai's most famous shopping boulevard, a car-free stretch of neon, department stores and century-old shopfronts running from People's Square toward the Bund. It has been the city's commercial spine since the 1920s, and walking it end-to-end is one of the great free experiences in China. With our private guide, you skip the tourist-trap detours and see the street the way locals do.
Shanghai MuseumThe Shanghai Museum houses one of China's finest collections of ancient Chinese art, with world-class bronzes, ceramics, and paintings. Its distinctive bronze-coin-shaped building on People's Square makes it a cultural landmark in the heart of the city. With our private guide, you'll navigate the highlights effortlessly and gain deep insight into each masterpiece.
TianzifangTianzifang is a labyrinth of narrow lanes in Shanghai's former French Concession, where traditional shikumen houses now host art studios, boutiques, and cafes. It's a living museum of everyday Shanghai life transformed by creative energy. Our private guide helps you navigate the crowds, uncover hidden gems, and understand the stories behind the facades.
Shanghai Science and Technology MuseumThe Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is one of China's largest and most engaging science museums, with immersive exhibits on biodiversity, earth sciences, and cutting-edge tech. It's a highlight for families and curious travellers, and our private guide ensures you navigate the crowds and language barriers effortlessly, turning a visit into a seamless, enriching experience.
Hongya CaveHongya Cave is Chongqing's iconic 11-storey stilt-house complex, clinging to a cliff above the Jialing River. By night, its golden lights resemble a scene from Spirited Away, drawing crowds to its viewing platforms and snack streets. Our private guide navigates the maze of levels and timing so you see the magic without the mayhem.
Yangtze River CablewayThe Yangtze River Cableway is Chongqing's iconic aerial ferry, gliding 1,166 metres across the mighty Yangtze. Once a practical commute, it now offers the city's best moving viewpoint of the river, skyscrapers and steep hillsides. With our private guide, you'll skip the queues, learn the stories behind the skyline, and ride this 'air bus' effortlessly.
Ciqikou Ancient TownCiqikou Ancient Town is a 1,000-year-old porcelain port on the Jialing River, where Ming and Qing architecture, teahouses, and spicy Chongqing snacks still thrive. Just 30 minutes from downtown, it offers a vivid slice of old Bayu culture. With our private guide, you'll navigate the crowds, taste the best local bites, and uncover stories behind the stilted houses and stone lanes.
Wulong Three Natural BridgesThe Wulong Three Natural Bridges are a UNESCO World Heritage karst wonder: three colossal limestone arches spanning deep gorges in Chongqing's Wulong District. Made famous by Transformers: Age of Extinction, they feel like a lost world of mist, cliffs and green water. With our private guide and driver, you skip the shuttle chaos and see the best light and angles effortlessly.
Dazu Rock CarvingsThe Dazu Rock Carvings are a UNESCO World Heritage site of Tang and Song dynasty cliff sculptures, with Baodingshan holding the most concentrated masterpieces. Unlike isolated grottoes, these carvings blend Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian imagery into vivid narrative scenes. Our private guide navigates the sprawling site, unlocking the stories behind each tableau so you see more than stone.
White Emperor City and Qutang GorgePerched on a cliff above the Yangtze's most dramatic gateway, White Emperor City and Qutang Gorge combine a 2,000-year-old fortress-temple with the first and fiercest of the Three Gorges. Our private guide brings the legends of Liu Bei's deathbed entrustment and the poets who immortalised these cliffs to life, handling boats, tickets and timing so you simply absorb the view.
China Three Gorges MuseumThe China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing tells the story of the Yangtze's most dramatic stretch — its people, archaeology and the monumental dam that reshaped the river. Housed in a striking modern building beside the People's Great Hall, it's the city's essential history museum. With our private guide, you skip the guesswork and go straight to the artefacts that matter.
Nanshan Tree Viewing PlatformPerched on Nanshan Mountain, this observation deck delivers Chongqing's most iconic night view: a sea of lights where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. It's the classic spot to grasp the city's vertical drama, and our private guide ensures you arrive at golden hour without transport hassles, so you simply soak in the panorama.Tell us your dates, group size and preferences — a dedicated consultant will reach out within 24 hours.
Harbin Ice and Snow World
Saint Sophia Cathedral
Central Street
Sun Island
Yabuli Ski Resort
Siberian Tiger Park
Volga Manor
Lao Daowai Chinese Baroque Historic District
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor Street
Norbulingka
Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery
Tibet Museum
Namtso Lake
West Lake
Lingyin Temple
Songcheng Romantic Show
Xixi National Wetland Park
Qiandao Lake
Leifeng Pagoda
Hefang Street
Liuhe Pagoda
Li River
Elephant Trunk Hill
Longji Rice Terraces
Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Jingjiang Princes' Palace
Seven Star Park
Reed Flute Cave
Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas
Binhai Road
Jinshitan Scenic Area
Xinghai Square
Laohutan Ocean Park
Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Tianmen Mountain
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Huanglong Cave
Baofeng Lake
Tujia Folk Custom Park
Maoyan River Rafting
Jiutian Cave
Heaven Lake
Changbai Waterfall
Julong Hot Springs
Jinjiang Grand Canyon
Yungang Grottoes
Hanging Temple
Huayan Temple
Shanhua Temple
Pingyao Ancient City
Shuanglin Temple
Zhenguo Temple
Rishengchang Exchange Shop
Longmen Grottoes
White Horse Temple
Laojun Mountain
Luoyi Ancient City
Yellow Crane Tower
East Lake
Hubei Provincial Museum
Yangtze River Night Cruise
Humble Administrator's Garden
Pingjiang Road
Suzhou Museum
Lingering Garden
Tiger Hill
Shantang Street
Lion Grove Garden
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
Huangshan Scenic Area
Hongcun Ancient Village
Xidi
Tunxi Old Street
Mount Tai
Dai Temple
Taohuayu (Peach Blossom Valley)
Fengshan Grand Ceremony Live Show
Temple of Confucius
Confucius Mansion
Confucius Family Cemetery
Nishan Sacred Land
Zhanqiao Pier
Badaguan Scenic Area
May Fourth Square
Laoshan
Tsingtao Beer Museum
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
St. Michael's Cathedral (Qingdao Catholic Church)
Golden Beach (Qingdao)
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Shamian Island
Canton Tower
Chimelong Tourist Resort
Baiyun Mountain
Yuexiu Park
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Yongqingfang
Gulangyu Island
Xiamen Island Ring Road
Nanputuo Temple
Xiamen University
Hulishan Fortress
Zengcuoan
Jimei School Village
Xiamen Botanical Garden (Wanshi Mountain)
Yalong Bay
Wuzhizhou Island
Tianya Haijiao
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
Daxiaodongtian Scenic Area
Luhuitou Park
Sanya Romance Park
West Island (Xidao)
Window of the World
Happy Valley Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bay Park
Lianhuashan Park
OCT East
Dapeng Fortress
Shenzhen Museum
OCT Loft Creative Culture Park
Kaiyuan Temple
Qingjing Mosque
West Street
Luoyang Bridge
Nine-Bend Stream
Tianyou Peak
Dahongpao Scenic Area
Wuyi Palace
Yulong River
Ten-Mile Gallery
West Street
Impression Sanjie Liu
Erhai Lake
Dali Ancient City
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
Xizhou Ancient Town
Shuanglang Ancient Town
Cangshan
Butterfly Spring
Shaxi Ancient Town
Lijiang Old Town
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Shuhe Ancient Town
Lashi Lake
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Baisha Ancient Town
Black Dragon Pool Park
Lugu Lake
Stone Forest
Dianchi Lake
Yunnan Nationalities Village
Western Hills Dragon Gate
Jiuxiang Scenic Area
Golden Temple Scenic Area
Daguan Pavilion
Guandu Ancient Town
Potatso National Park
Songzanlin Monastery
Dukezong Ancient Town
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area
Huanglong Scenic Area
Munigou Valley
Shenxianchi (Fairy Pool)
Golden Summit of Mount Emei
Wannian Temple
Leshan Giant Buddha
Mount Emei Ecological Monkey Area
Yading Nature Reserve
Milk Lake (Niunai Hai)
Five-Color Lake
Pearl Lake
Mogao Caves
Mingsha Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake
Yangguan Pass
Yumen Pass
Kashgar Old Town
Id Kah Mosque
Xiangfei Garden (Fragrant Concubine Tomb)
Pamir Plateau
Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake of Tianshan)
Urumqi Grand Bazaar
Xinjiang Museum
Hongshan Park
Tianshan Grand Canyon
Nanshan Pasture
Shuimogou Scenic Area
Dabancheng Ancient Town
Flaming Mountains
Grape Valley
Jiaohe Ancient City
Karez Irrigation System
Nalati Grassland
Sayram Lake
Kalajun Grassland
Guozigou Valley
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Peak
Hong Kong Disneyland
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ruins of St. Paul's
Senado Square
Macau Tower
Rua do Cunha
National Palace Museum, Taipei
Taipei 101
Shilin Night Market
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Manting Park
Wild Elephant Valley
Dai Park (Xishuangbanna)
Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Jiaxiu Tower
Qianling Mountain Park
Qingyan Ancient Town
Tianhetan Scenic Area
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Dragon Palace (Longgong)
Tianlong Tunpu
Getu River
Shaolin Temple
Mount Song
Henan Museum
Yellow River Scenic Area
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
Namcha Barwa
Basum Lake
Lulang Forest Sea
Qingxiu Mountain
Nanhu Park
Guangxi Museum of Nationalities
Damingshan
Qilou Old Street
Holiday Beach
Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark
Mission Hills Haikou Resort