Chengdu
Giant pandas at opening hour, teahouse culture, temple lanes and a proper mapo tofu lunch — Chengdu's easy pace, done properly.
Destinations
Where will China take you?
The 50 most rewarding destinations across China — from panda mornings in Chengdu to the Silk Road deserts of Xinjiang, from the beaches of Sanya to the snows of Changbai Mountain, all with our attentive service. Every route can be fully customised, with a licensed guide who speaks your language.
Regional distribution of China's 50 core destinations:
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Beijing
The Great Wall at a quiet section, the Forbidden City, hutong breakfasts and proper Peking duck — China's imperial highlights, paced around you.
Xi'an
Stand face to face with the Terracotta Warriors, cycle the Ming city wall and eat through the Muslim Quarter — thirteen dynasties in one trip.
Shanghai
The Bund at night, Yu Garden teahouses, French Concession lanes and a day trip to a water town — China's most stylish city, with your own guide.
Guilin
Cruise the Li River past karst peaks to Yangshuo, cycle countryside villages and watch cormorant fishing at sunset — the scenery on the ¥20 note, in real life.
Shenzhen
From fishing village to megacity in forty years — skyline parks, tech flagship stores, theme parks and easy connections toward Hong Kong.
Chongqing
Built on cliffs at the Yangtze and Jialing rivers' meeting point, Chongqing is a neon-lit vertical city of hotpot steam and stairway alleys. A monorail passes through a building; the '8D magic city' keeps surprising. For adventurous eaters and photographers chasing cyberpunk streetscapes.
Hangzhou
Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most beautiful city in the world, and West Lake still earns the praise. Cycle the causeways under willows, sip Longjing tea where it's grown, and detour to the Grand Canal's old quarters. A gentle, green escape for couples, families, and tea lovers.
Suzhou
Suzhou is China's garden capital, where Ming-era courtyards frame borrowed landscapes and canals hum beneath whitewashed bridges. Unesco-listed gardens, silk workshops, and pingtan ballads fit neatly into two relaxed days. A refined counterpoint for anyone pairing it with Shanghai.
Zhangjiajie
The sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie inspired Avatar's floating mountains, and hiking among them feels suitably otherworldly. Walk the glass bridge, ride cliff-hugging cable cars, and descend Yuanjiajie's misty valleys. A must for hikers, photographers, and fantasy-film fans with moderate fitness.
Harbin
Harbin turns winter into spectacle: the Ice and Snow World's full-size illuminated palaces, Russian-built churches, and a frozen Songhua River you can walk across. Add a steaming guobaorou lunch and you have China's quirkiest city break. Best visited December to February, for the cold-hardy.
Sanya
Sanya is China's tropical answer to the Maldives: swimmable bays, coconut palms, and duty-free malls on Hainan island. Base yourself at Yalong Bay's calm waters or Wuzhizhou Island for snorkeling, then end days with fresh seafood barbecues. Perfect for beach holidays, honeymoons, and families.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou, the beating heart of Cantonese culture, is China's best city for food. From silk-thread dim sum to midnight lamb pots along the Pearl River, it rewards travelers who eat their way through neighborhoods like Liwan, with colonial-era arcades and ancient temples in between. Perfect for foodies and slow explorers.
Kunming
Nicknamed the Spring City for its year-round mild climate, Kunming is Yunnan's relaxed gateway and a worthy stop in itself. Hike the karst pinnacles of the Stone Forest, watch gulls wheel over Dianchi Lake in winter, and use it as the launchpad for Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La. Great for first-timers and overlanders.
Lhasa
At 3,650m on the Tibetan Plateau, Lhasa is a city of sunlight, prayer wheels and pilgrims circling the Jokhang Temple. The Potala Palace alone justifies the journey, and the high-altitude light makes every photo glow. Note that foreign visitors need a Tibet Travel Permit and must join an organized tour, so plan ahead. Suited to slow, mindful travelers.
Urumqi
Urumqi, the gateway to Xinjiang, sits closer to Mongolia's coast of any ocean than any other major city, and it shows in its character: hearty Central Asian flavors, the lively International Grand Bazaar and snowcapped Tianshan peaks on the horizon. Use it as a base for Tianchi Lake day trips before heading down the Silk Road. Ideal for food-lovers and road-trippers.
Xiamen
Xiamen is China's most livable coastal city: car-free colonial lanes on Gulangyu Island, a breezy seaside boardwalk, Hakka tulou roundhouses within day-trip range and some of the country's best seafood. Easy, scenic and food-rich, it suits couples, families and anyone craving ocean air without roughing it.
Qingdao
Qingdao blends a German-colonial old town of red-roofed villas with broad beaches, fresh Tsingtao beer straight from the source and misty Laoshan Mountain on its doorstep. Seafood markets, cliff walks and a famously crisp summer climate make it ideal for a relaxed coastal city break in the 2-4 day range.
Lijiang
Lijiang pairs a UNESCO-listed Naxi old town of canals and cobblestones with the dramatic 5,596m Jade Dragon Snow Mountain rising right behind it. Once a Silk Road caravan stop, it still rewards early risers with empty lanes, and hikers with the Tiger Leaping Gorge trailhead nearby. Perfect for culture lovers and mountain explorers.
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