Top Places to Visit in China

Beijing & Great Wall

Beijing is the cultural and historic heart of China, a mix of Imperial, Communist and modern day influences.

Chengdu & Pandas

Chengdu is famed for its spicy cuisine, bustling teahouses, atmospheric temples and adorable pandas.

Dali & Erhai Lake

An ancient city with beautiful temples and traditional pagodas on the shores of the majestic Erhai Lake.

Dunhuang & Mogao Caves

Discover the singing sand dunes and ancient Buddhist art in this historic Silk Road and pilgrimage destination.

Everest Base Camp

In the magnificent Himalaya mountain range on the border with Nepal, Mount Everest stands tallest in a land of giants.

Guilin & Yangshuo

The magnificent karst scenery around Guilin can be explored on the river, on foot or on bikes.

Hangzhou & West Lake

One of China's most beautiful cities enjoys an enviable location on West Lake and at the end of the famous Grand Canal.

Hong Kong & Macau

Hong Kong's views are legendary, but you'll find traditional life, tranquil islands and beautiful temples.

Huangshan

Hike between panoramic viewpoints observing China's most spectacular mountain scenery in the Yellow Mountain.

Jiuzhai & Huanglong

Combine the turquoise ponds of Huanglong with the picture-postcard views of Jiuzhai National Park.

Kunming & the Stone Forest

A sea of towering powerful limestone pillars stand side-by-side amid lakes, ponds, forests, caves, underground rivers and waterfalls

Leshan and Mount Emei

The 71m Leshan Giant Buddha sits at the confluence of three major rivers, looking out towards sacred Mount Emei.

Lhasa

Lhasa is the cultural, religious and historical centre of Tibet, one of the world's most fascinating regions.

Lijiang

A perfect escape from the mega-cities of Beijing or Shanghai, Lijiang is rich in ethnic culture and offers beautiful scenic views and relaxing walks along cobbl…

Longmen Caves and Shaolin

Two of Chinese Buddhism's most iconic and culturally significant sights can be combined on a short stay in Henan province.

Longji Rice Terraces

A short drive from Guilin are some of the country's most beautiful landscapes and small minority villages.

Pingyao

A quintessential Chinese walled city, whose streets are lined with authentic Qing and Ming era architecure.

Shanghai

Shanghai is China's economic powerhouse, but there are also historic districts and traces of European grandeur.

Shangri-La

Shangri-La exhibits all the traits of Tibetan culture - barley cultivation, yaks, lamas, monasteries, butter tea and prayer flags.

Shigatse & Tibet

Tibet's mountain landscape is dotted with turquoise lakes, remote communities and magnificent monasteries.

Suzhou

Historic Suzhou is a picturesque city of beautiful gardens, traditional Chinese pagodas and narrow canals spanned by stone bridges.

Xi'an and Terracotta Army

The former Silk Road city of Xi'an is close to the Terracotta Army and home to a vibrant Muslim Quarter.

Xining to Lhasa Train

Journey past spectacular Tibetan scenery on the 22 hour train ride onto the high plateau.

Yangtze River Cruises

Pass through the jaw-dropping scenery on a luxury Three Gorges cruise, gaining insights into history and life along the Yangtze river.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

One of the most scenic national parks in China and famous as the location for the film Avatar.

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