Hunan · 4 days suggested
Zhangjiajie张家界
Sandstone pillars, forest trails and mountain views. Give this corner of Hunan room to breathe.
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Follow your curiosity
Find your kind of China.
From mountain mornings to city nights. Search a city, a landmark,
or simply start with what you love.
10 destinations to explore
Beijing · 4–5 days suggested
Beijing北京
The Great Wall, palace courtyards and hutong neighbourhoods: a natural first chapter for a China trip.
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Shanghai · 3–4 days suggested
Shanghai上海
A skyline worth staying up for, leafy streets worth slowing down in, and easy connections for the next chapter.
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Shaanxi · 3 days suggested
Xi'an西安
The Terracotta Army is the headline. The city wall, museums and neighbourhood food are reasons to stay.
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Zhejiang · 2–3 days suggested
Hangzhou杭州
West Lake's causeways, garden views and surrounding tea country invite a slower kind of city break.
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Sichuan · 3–4 days suggested
Chengdu成都
A city for unhurried afternoons, Sichuan flavours and a thoughtful introduction to giant panda conservation.
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广州Guangdong
Food & cultureGuangdong · 3 days suggested
Guangzhou广州
Cantonese food, trading-city heritage and a Pearl River evening: a rewarding introduction to southern China.
Guangdong · 2–3 days suggested
Shenzhen深圳
Design districts, coastal parks and a changing skyline: China's urban energy at a different pace.
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苏州Jiangsu
HistoryJiangsu · 2 days suggested
Suzhou苏州
Classical gardens, canal-side lanes and beautifully considered spaces: a gentle counterpoint to Shanghai.
重庆Chongqing
City lifeChongqing · 3 days suggested
Chongqing重庆
A mountain-city skyline, lively neighbourhoods and hotpot evenings, best explored one district at a time.