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Huayan Temple DatongTemples & Shrines¥50

Datong

Huayan Temple Datong

Liao-Jin Buddhist halls in Datong old city

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Luhuitou ParkNatural Wonders¥42 approx.

Sanya

Luhuitou Park

Hilltop park with Sanya Bay sunset views

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ming Xiaoling MausoleumHistory & Culture¥70

Nanjing

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Sacred Way and tomb of the Ming founder

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yu GardenHistory & Culture¥40

Shanghai

Yu Garden

A refined Ming garden beside the old bazaar

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shahu LakeNatural Wonders¥120+

Yinchuan

Shahu Lake

Wetland, reeds and desert lake scenery north of Yinchuan

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Gansu Provincial MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Lanzhou

Gansu Provincial Museum

Silk Road artefacts including the Flying Horse of Gansu

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Canton TowerModern Icons¥150+

Guangzhou

Canton Tower

Pearl River skyline landmark with observation decks

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xidi VillageHistory & Culture¥104

Huangshan

Xidi Village

Ming-Qing clan village with carved residences

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Temple of HeavenTemples & Shrines¥28–¥38

Beijing

Temple of Heaven

Ming-Qing ritual architecture set in a lively morning park

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Senado SquareHistory & CultureFree

Macau

Senado Square

Portuguese-style square at the heart of old Macau

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jade Dragon Snow MountainNatural Wonders¥100 + cable car

Lijiang

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Glacier park, alpine meadow and Naxi sacred mountain

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Quanzhou Maritime MuseumMuseumsFree/low fee

Quanzhou

Quanzhou Maritime Museum

Ships, trade and religious exchange on the Maritime Silk Road

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Erhai LakeNatural WondersFree; bikes extra

Dali

Erhai Lake

Lake cycling, villages and Cangshan mountain views

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Green Lake ParkNatural WondersFree

Kunming

Green Lake Park

Central lake park popular for birds and local life

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hanging TempleTemples & Shrines¥15–¥100

Datong

Hanging Temple

Cliff-hung temple combining Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian elements

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Iron PagodaTemples & Shrines¥30

Kaifeng

Iron Pagoda

Song dynasty glazed-brick pagoda with iron-like colour

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Russian Style Street DalianHistory & CultureFree

Dalian

Russian Style Street Dalian

Historic street recalling Dalian’s Russian period

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Sun Island Scenic AreaNatural Wonders¥30+

Harbin

Sun Island Scenic Area

River island park and snow sculpture venue

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yunnan Nationalities VillageMuseums¥90

Kunming

Yunnan Nationalities Village

Open-air introduction to Yunnan ethnic cultures

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qingyin PavilionNatural WondersIncluded in park

Emei

Qingyin Pavilion

Forest gorge and temple walk on Mount Emei

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Potala PalaceTemples & Shrines¥100–¥200

Lhasa

Potala Palace

Iconic former winter palace overlooking Lhasa

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tunxi Old StreetFood & MarketsFree

Huangshan

Tunxi Old Street

Historic merchant street for ink, tea and Anhui snacks

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tianyi PavilionMuseums¥30

Ningbo

Tianyi Pavilion

China’s oldest private library complex and garden

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Fenghuang Ancient TownHistory & CultureFree district

Fenghuang

Fenghuang Ancient Town

Stilt houses and stone lanes beside the Tuo River

⏱ 2–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Huanglong Scenic AreaNatural Wonders¥170 + cable car

Jiuzhaigou

Huanglong Scenic Area

Travertine pools and high-altitude forest south of Jiuzhaigou

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
West LakeNatural WondersFree

Hangzhou

West Lake

China’s most poetic urban lake and UNESCO landscape

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Inner Mongolia MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Hohhot

Inner Mongolia Museum

Grassland history, fossils and Mongolian culture

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dongguan Mosque XiningTemples & ShrinesFree/limited access

Xining

Dongguan Mosque Xining

Historic mosque reflecting Xining’s Muslim culture

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yumen PassHistory & CulturePass varies

Dunhuang

Yumen Pass

Han dynasty frontier gate on the old Silk Road

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Rishengchang Former BankMuseumsIncluded in pass

Pingyao

Rishengchang Former Bank

China’s pioneering draft bank and merchant history museum

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Likeng VillageHistory & CulturePass varies

Wuyuan

Likeng Village

Canal village with Hui-style houses and lanes

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhongshan Bridge LanzhouHistory & CultureFree

Lanzhou

Zhongshan Bridge Lanzhou

Iron bridge across the Yellow River

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Sledgehammer PeakNatural Wonders¥50 approx.

Chengde

Sledgehammer Peak

Rock pillar viewpoint above Chengde

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Taiping Old StreetFood & MarketsFree

Changsha

Taiping Old Street

Snack street and old lanes for Hunan flavours

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yungang GrottoesTemples & Shrines¥100–¥120

Datong

Yungang Grottoes

Northern Wei Buddhist cave art west of Datong

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhaojun TombHistory & Culture¥65 approx.

Hohhot

Zhaojun Tomb

Memorial to Wang Zhaojun and Han-Xiongnu history

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wuhou ShrineHistory & Culture¥50

Chengdu

Wuhou Shrine

Three Kingdoms memorial and cypress-shaded courtyards

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Impression Liu SanjieModern Icons¥198+

Yangshuo

Impression Liu Sanjie

Outdoor river theatre set among karst peaks

⏱ 1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wuzhizhou IslandNatural Wonders¥140+ ferry

Sanya

Wuzhizhou Island

Island day trip for beaches and water activities

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shamian IslandHistory & CultureFree

Guangzhou

Shamian Island

Leafy colonial island by the Pearl River

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tsingtao Brewery MuseumMuseums¥60–¥90

Qingdao

Tsingtao Brewery Museum

Historic brewery tour and tastings

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Songzanlin MonasteryTemples & Shrines¥90 approx.

Shangri-La

Songzanlin Monastery

Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery north of Shangri-La town

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Central Street HarbinFood & MarketsFree

Harbin

Central Street Harbin

Pedestrian street of Russian-style facades and snacks

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Black Dragon PoolNatural WondersFree/old town ticket policy

Lijiang

Black Dragon Pool

Classic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in a pond

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Poyang Lake Birding GatewayNatural WondersRoute varies

Nanchang

Poyang Lake Birding Gateway

Wetland day-trip base for migratory birds in season

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
OCT LoftModern IconsFree

Shenzhen

OCT Loft

Creative district of galleries, cafes and design shops

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hubu AlleyFood & MarketsFree

Wuhan

Hubu Alley

Breakfast-snack lane near the old city

⏱ 45–90 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yellow River Scenic Area ZhengzhouNatural Wonders¥60

Zhengzhou

Yellow River Scenic Area Zhengzhou

River viewpoints and cultural monuments north of the city

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhanqiao PierModern IconsFree

Qingdao

Zhanqiao Pier

Qingdao’s classic pier and sea pavilion

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Imperial Kiln MuseumMuseumsReservation/fee varies

Jingdezhen

Imperial Kiln Museum

Contemporary museum built around imperial kiln archaeology

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Harbin Ice and Snow WorldModern Icons¥298+

Harbin

Harbin Ice and Snow World

Giant illuminated ice architecture in winter

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Baoguo TempleTemples & Shrines¥8 approx.

Emei

Baoguo Temple

Gateway temple at the foot of Mount Emei

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tianmen MountainNatural Wonders¥278 approx.

Zhangjiajie

Tianmen Mountain

Long cable car, cliff walkways and Heaven’s Gate arch

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Western Xia Imperial TombsHistory & Culture¥75+

Yinchuan

Western Xia Imperial Tombs

Earth-pyramid royal tombs below Helan Mountain

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Putuo Zongcheng TempleTemples & Shrines¥80

Chengde

Putuo Zongcheng Temple

Little Potala-style temple complex north of Chengde

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
French ConcessionHistory & CultureFree

Shanghai

French Concession

Plane-tree streets, lilong lanes and cafe culture

⏱ 2–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Rainbow Bridge WuyuanHistory & CulturePass varies

Wuyuan

Rainbow Bridge Wuyuan

Covered bridge across rural Wuyuan streams

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Songyang AcademyHistory & Culture¥30

Zhengzhou

Songyang Academy

Classical academy at the foot of Songshan

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tian Tan BuddhaTemples & ShrinesFree; cable car extra

Hong Kong

Tian Tan Buddha

Large bronze Buddha on Lantau Island

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Leshan Giant BuddhaTemples & Shrines¥80–¥90

Chengdu

Leshan Giant Buddha

A 71-metre Buddha carved into a river cliff

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Baoguo Temple NingboTemples & Shrines¥20

Ningbo

Baoguo Temple Ningbo

Ancient wooden hall famous for Song-era architecture

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wuzhen DongzhaHistory & Culture¥110 approx.

Wuzhen

Wuzhen Dongzha

Older daytime water-town lanes and workshops

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Western Hills Dragon GateNatural Wonders¥40–¥75

Kunming

Western Hills Dragon Gate

Cliffside Taoist grottoes above Dianchi Lake

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Longjing Tea FieldsFood & MarketsFree/tastings vary

Hangzhou

Longjing Tea Fields

Tea terraces and village tastings above West Lake

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Saint Sophia Cathedral HarbinHistory & Culture¥20 approx.

Harbin

Saint Sophia Cathedral Harbin

Russian Orthodox landmark in central Harbin

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Gulangyu IslandHistory & CultureFerry + sites vary

Xiamen

Gulangyu Island

Car-free island of villas, piano culture and sea views

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Great Wall — Jinshanling SectionHistory & Culture¥65

Beijing

Great Wall — Jinshanling Section

A restored-yet-wild Great Wall section ideal for crowd-light hikes

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Napa LakeNatural WondersFree/route varies

Shangri-La

Napa Lake

Seasonal wetland and grassland bird habitat

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wuzhen XizhaHistory & Culture¥150 approx.

Wuzhen

Wuzhen Xizha

Restored canal quarter at its best after lights come on

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Red Hill ParkNatural WondersFree

Urumqi

Red Hill Park

Central hilltop view over Urumqi

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dunhuang Night MarketFood & MarketsFree

Dunhuang

Dunhuang Night Market

Skewers, noodles and desert-town energy after dark

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nanjing MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Nanjing

Nanjing Museum

One of China’s major museums for archaeology and art

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Baofeng LakeNatural Wonders¥96 approx.

Zhangjiajie

Baofeng Lake

Boat ride through steep green cliffs near Wulingyuan

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Giant Panda Research BaseNatural Wonders¥55

Chengdu

Giant Panda Research Base

The easiest place to watch giant pandas at their most active

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Bayi SquareModern IconsFree

Nanchang

Bayi Square

Large civic square linked to modern Chinese history

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Stone ForestNatural Wonders¥130

Kunming

Stone Forest

Limestone pinnacles and Yi minority culture

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhujiajiao Water TownHistory & Culture¥30–¥80

Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Canals, stone bridges and tea houses within easy reach of Shanghai

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Lama TempleTemples & Shrines¥25

Beijing

Lama Temple

Beijing’s most atmospheric Tibetan Buddhist temple

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qingjing MosqueTemples & Shrines¥3 approx.

Quanzhou

Qingjing Mosque

Stone mosque ruins reflecting Quanzhou’s Arab trade links

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ciqikou Ancient TownHistory & CultureFree

Chongqing

Ciqikou Ancient Town

Old lanes, snacks and teahouses west of the city centre

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yuelu AcademyHistory & Culture¥40

Changsha

Yuelu Academy

Historic academy at the foot of Yuelu Mountain

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Longji Rice TerracesNatural Wonders¥80

Guilin

Longji Rice Terraces

Layered rice terraces and minority villages north of Guilin

⏱ Half day to full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jokhang TempleTemples & Shrines¥85

Lhasa

Jokhang Temple

Spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Guanlin TempleHistory & Culture¥40

Luoyang

Guanlin Temple

Shrine to Guan Yu with cypress courtyards

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nanputuo TempleTemples & ShrinesFree

Xiamen

Nanputuo Temple

Buddhist temple backed by green hills near Xiamen University

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Puning TempleTemples & Shrines¥80

Chengde

Puning Temple

Tibetan Buddhist temple with a towering wooden Guanyin

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
East Lake WuhanNatural WondersFree

Wuhan

East Lake Wuhan

Large urban lake for cycling, blossom and lakeside walks

⏱ 2–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Lijiang Old TownHistory & CultureFree

Lijiang

Lijiang Old Town

UNESCO-listed Naxi lanes, canals and wooden houses

⏱ 2–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jiaxiu TowerHistory & CultureFree/low fee

Guiyang

Jiaxiu Tower

Ming-era pavilion and Guiyang river landmark

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Fujian MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Fuzhou

Fujian Museum

Regional history, maritime trade and local culture

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Mao Dun Former ResidenceMuseumsIncluded in pass

Wuzhen

Mao Dun Former Residence

Literary home in Wuzhen old lanes

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yellow Mountain Scenic AreaNatural Wonders¥150–¥190 + cable car

Huangshan

Yellow Mountain Scenic Area

Granite peaks, pine trees and cloud seas

⏱ 1–2 days🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dongqian LakeNatural WondersFree/areas vary

Ningbo

Dongqian Lake

Large lake resort area for cycling and cafes

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Sera MonasteryTemples & Shrines¥50

Lhasa

Sera Monastery

Monastery known for afternoon monk debates

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tianjin EyeModern Icons¥70 approx.

Tianjin

Tianjin Eye

Ferris wheel built over the Haihe River

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
The BundModern IconsFree

Shanghai

The Bund

Art Deco riverfront facing the Pudong skyline

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tengwang PavilionHistory & Culture¥50

Nanchang

Tengwang Pavilion

Famous riverfront pavilion celebrated in Tang literature

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xizhou VillageHistory & CultureFree/house tickets vary

Dali

Xizhou Village

Bai minority courtyards and morning market

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Five Great AvenuesHistory & CultureFree

Tianjin

Five Great Avenues

European-style mansions from Tianjin’s concession era

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ping An Finance CentreModern Icons¥200 approx.

Shenzhen

Ping An Finance Centre

Super-tall skyscraper viewpoint in Futian

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zengcuoan VillageFood & MarketsFree

Xiamen

Zengcuoan Village

Former fishing village turned snack-and-cafe maze

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
West Lake Park FuzhouNatural WondersFree

Fuzhou

West Lake Park Fuzhou

Classical lake park in central Fuzhou

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Drum Mountain FuzhouNatural WondersFree/cable car extra

Fuzhou

Drum Mountain Fuzhou

Forested mountain with temples and city views

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dukezong Old TownHistory & CultureFree

Shangri-La

Dukezong Old Town

Rebuilt Tibetan old town with giant prayer wheel

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
West Street YangshuoFood & MarketsFree

Yangshuo

West Street Yangshuo

Old backpacker street for cafes, bars and snacks

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Three Lanes and Seven AlleysHistory & CultureFree district

Fuzhou

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Historic lane district of scholar residences and snack shops

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nine Dragon Screen DatongHistory & Culture¥10

Datong

Nine Dragon Screen Datong

Glazed-tile dragon screen from a Ming prince’s palace

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Crescent Moon SpringNatural Wonders¥110

Dunhuang

Crescent Moon Spring

Oasis lake nestled below singing sand dunes

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ruins of St Paul’sHistory & CultureFree

Macau

Ruins of St Paul’s

Macau’s iconic church facade and old-city symbol

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Luoyang MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Luoyang

Luoyang Museum

Ancient capital artefacts and Tang treasures

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Cangshan MountainNatural Wonders¥40 + cable car

Dali

Cangshan Mountain

Cable cars and highland trails above Dali

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Huandao RoadOutdoor ActivitiesFree

Xiamen

Huandao Road

Seaside cycling and walking route around Xiamen Island

⏱ 1–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nanshan Temple SanyaTemples & Shrines¥108+

Sanya

Nanshan Temple Sanya

Seaside Buddhist park with the 108-metre Guanyin statue

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yuexiu ParkNatural WondersFree

Guangzhou

Yuexiu Park

Central park home to the Five Rams statue

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Humble Administrator’s GardenHistory & Culture¥70–¥90

Suzhou

Humble Administrator’s Garden

Suzhou’s largest and finest classical garden

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jiangxi Provincial MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Nanchang

Jiangxi Provincial Museum

Regional archaeology, porcelain and local history

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Laohutan Ocean ParkModern Icons¥190+

Dalian

Laohutan Ocean Park

Family-friendly coastal aquarium and marine park

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhenguo TempleTemples & Shrines¥25 approx.

Pingyao

Zhenguo Temple

Rare Five Dynasties timber architecture near Pingyao

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Lingyin TempleTemples & Shrines¥75 total approx.

Hangzhou

Lingyin Temple

Major Buddhist temple beneath forested hills

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xinjiang International Grand BazaarFood & MarketsFree

Urumqi

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Uyghur food, crafts and music in a lively bazaar complex

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Taoxichuan Creative QuarterModern IconsFree

Jingdezhen

Taoxichuan Creative Quarter

Ceramic studios, markets and design shops in old factories

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xilamuren GrasslandNatural WondersTour varies

Hohhot

Xilamuren Grassland

Accessible grassland day or overnight trip from Hohhot

⏱ Full day/overnight🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yalong BayNatural WondersFree

Sanya

Yalong Bay

Long resort beach with clear tropical water

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hongcun VillageHistory & Culture¥104

Huangshan

Hongcun Village

UNESCO Hui village reflected in South Lake

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Longmen GrottoesTemples & Shrines¥90

Luoyang

Longmen Grottoes

River cliffs carved with thousands of Buddhist images

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Old Bund NingboHistory & CultureFree

Ningbo

Old Bund Ningbo

Historic riverfront of Ningbo’s treaty-port era

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Chen Clan Ancestral HallHistory & Culture¥10

Guangzhou

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Ornate Lingnan architecture and folk art museum

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ancient Kiln Folk Customs MuseumMuseums¥95 approx.

Jingdezhen

Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum

Working kilns, porcelain craft and demonstrations

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
People’s Park ChengduFood & MarketsFree

Chengdu

People’s Park Chengdu

Tea houses, mahjong tables and relaxed local life

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xinghai SquareModern IconsFree

Dalian

Xinghai Square

Huge seaside square and bridge views

⏱ 45–90 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dameisha BeachNatural WondersFree

Shenzhen

Dameisha Beach

Accessible city beach on Shenzhen’s eastern coast

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dazhao TempleTemples & Shrines¥35

Hohhot

Dazhao Temple

Historic Tibetan Buddhist temple in Hohhot old city

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Barkhor StreetHistory & CultureFree

Lhasa

Barkhor Street

Pilgrimage circuit, markets and old-town atmosphere

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Three Gorges MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Chongqing

Three Gorges Museum

Regional history and Yangtze River culture

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ancient Culture Street TianjinFood & MarketsFree

Tianjin

Ancient Culture Street Tianjin

Craft shops, snacks and folk culture by the river

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qianling ParkNatural Wonders¥5 approx.

Guiyang

Qianling Park

Forested central park with macaques, temples and a lake

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Five Flower LakeNatural WondersIncluded in park ticket

Jiuzhaigou

Five Flower Lake

Multicoloured alpine lake with fallen trees visible below

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Huangguoshu WaterfallNatural Wonders¥160+

Guiyang

Huangguoshu Waterfall

China’s best-known waterfall within day-trip reach

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Temple Street Night MarketFood & MarketsFree

Hong Kong

Temple Street Night Market

Night market of snacks, stalls and neon atmosphere

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Lingering GardenHistory & Culture¥45–¥55

Suzhou

Lingering Garden

Intimate UNESCO garden with elegant rockeries and halls

⏱ 1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shaolin TempleTemples & Shrines¥80

Zhengzhou

Shaolin Temple

Kung fu monastery and Pagoda Forest near Dengfeng

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Moon HillOutdoor Activities¥15 approx.

Yangshuo

Moon Hill

Short climb to a natural limestone arch

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Taipa VillageFood & MarketsFree

Macau

Taipa Village

Old lanes known for Macanese snacks and pastel-coloured houses

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Pingyao Ancient City WallHistory & CultureIncluded in pass

Pingyao

Pingyao Ancient City Wall

Walkable walls enclosing one of China’s best-preserved old towns

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Porcelain House TianjinMuseums¥50

Tianjin

Porcelain House Tianjin

Quirky mansion covered in porcelain fragments

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
798 Art DistrictModern IconsFree

Beijing

798 Art District

Industrial Bauhaus spaces turned contemporary art quarter

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hong Bridge FenghuangHistory & CultureFree/inside fee varies

Fenghuang

Hong Bridge Fenghuang

Covered bridge and classic town viewpoint

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
A-Ma TempleTemples & ShrinesFree

Macau

A-Ma Temple

Historic temple that gave Macau its name

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Orange IsleNatural WondersFree

Changsha

Orange Isle

River island park with skyline and Mao statue views

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Grand Canal HangzhouHistory & CultureBoat tickets vary

Hangzhou

Grand Canal Hangzhou

Southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Reed Flute CaveNatural Wonders¥90

Guilin

Reed Flute Cave

Illuminated limestone cave with dramatic formations

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Helan Mountain Rock ArtHistory & Culture¥70

Yinchuan

Helan Mountain Rock Art

Ancient petroglyphs in a desert mountain gorge

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Chengde Mountain ResortHistory & Culture¥130

Chengde

Chengde Mountain Resort

Qing imperial summer palace and vast garden landscape

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Summer PalaceHistory & Culture¥30–¥60

Beijing

Summer Palace

Imperial gardens, Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hunan MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Changsha

Hunan Museum

Mawangdui Han tomb treasures and regional history

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Mount LaoNatural Wonders¥90 approx.

Qingdao

Mount Lao

Coastal Taoist mountain east of Qingdao

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Big Wild Goose PagodaTemples & Shrines¥40–¥50

Xi'an

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Tang Buddhist landmark tied to monk Xuanzang

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xi'an City WallsHistory & Culture¥54 + bike rental

Xi'an

Xi'an City Walls

A complete Ming wall made for sunset cycling

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qinghai LakeNatural WondersRoute varies

Xining

Qinghai Lake

China’s largest lake, ringed by grassland and mountains

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
White Horse TempleTemples & Shrines¥35

Luoyang

White Horse Temple

Traditionally regarded as China’s first Buddhist temple

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Confucius Temple NanjingHistory & CultureFree district

Nanjing

Confucius Temple Nanjing

Qinhuai riverside district of lanterns, snacks and history

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dragon PavilionHistory & Culture¥35

Kaifeng

Dragon Pavilion

Imperial-style pavilion overlooking lakes in Kaifeng old city

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Heavenly Lake of TianshanNatural Wonders¥95 + shuttle

Urumqi

Heavenly Lake of Tianshan

Alpine lake below Bogda Peak east of Urumqi

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tiger HillHistory & Culture¥60–¥70

Suzhou

Tiger Hill

Leaning pagoda, sword pool and landscaped hill

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yao MountainNatural Wonders¥75–¥110

Guilin

Yao Mountain

Cable car views over Guilin’s karst basin

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Elephant Trunk HillNatural WondersFree/seasonal policy

Guilin

Elephant Trunk Hill

Guilin’s riverside limestone symbol

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qinghai Tibetan Culture MuseumMuseumsTicket varies

Xining

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

Large museum focused on Tibetan medicine, art and plateau culture

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Kaifeng Night MarketFood & MarketsPay as you eat

Kaifeng

Kaifeng Night Market

Snack stalls and Henan street food after dark

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Millennium City ParkModern Icons¥120+

Kaifeng

Millennium City Park

Song dynasty theme park inspired by Along the River During Qingming Festival

⏱ 2–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Henan MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Zhengzhou

Henan Museum

Bronzes and deep Central Plains history

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yaoli Ancient TownHistory & CultureTicket varies

Jingdezhen

Yaoli Ancient Town

Riverside old town tied to porcelain clay routes

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Kaiyuan Temple QuanzhouTemples & ShrinesFree/low fee

Quanzhou

Kaiyuan Temple Quanzhou

Twin pagodas and living Buddhist worship in old Quanzhou

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Lanzhou Beef Noodle StreetsFood & MarketsPay as you eat

Lanzhou

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Streets

Morning noodle shops serving the city’s signature dish

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass BridgeOutdoor Activities¥138–¥219

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

Glass-bottom bridge above a forested canyon

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Binhai Road DalianOutdoor ActivitiesFree

Dalian

Binhai Road Dalian

Cliffside coastal road for walks and sea views

⏱ 1–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nuorilang WaterfallNatural WondersIncluded in park ticket

Jiuzhaigou

Nuorilang Waterfall

Wide travertine waterfall in Jiuzhaigou valley

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkNatural Wonders¥227 multi-day

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Sandstone pillars, forest trails and Avatar viewpoints

⏱ 2–3 days🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Xinjiang Regional MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Urumqi

Xinjiang Regional Museum

Silk Road artefacts and regional history

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jiangling TerracesNatural WondersPass varies

Wuyuan

Jiangling Terraces

Rapeseed terraces turning golden in spring

⏱ 2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hongya CaveModern IconsFree

Chongqing

Hongya Cave

Stilt-house-inspired riverfront complex glowing at night

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Pingjiang RoadFood & MarketsFree

Suzhou

Pingjiang Road

Canal-side old street with teahouses and snacks

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Luoyang Bridge QuanzhouHistory & CultureFree

Quanzhou

Luoyang Bridge Quanzhou

Song dynasty stone bridge across the estuary

⏱ 45–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Tuo RiverNatural WondersBoat ticket varies

Fenghuang

Tuo River

Boat rides beneath wooden stilt houses

⏱ 1 hour🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wuzhen Canal Night CruiseOutdoor ActivitiesBoat ticket varies

Wuzhen

Wuzhen Canal Night Cruise

Slow boat ride past lantern-lit bridges

⏱ 30–45 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Mogao CavesTemples & Shrines¥238 peak approx.

Dunhuang

Mogao Caves

A thousand years of Buddhist cave art on the Silk Road

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Hubei Provincial MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Wuhan

Hubei Provincial Museum

Bronze bells and Chu culture treasures

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yulong RiverNatural WondersRafting varies

Yangshuo

Yulong River

Bamboo rafting and cycling through karst countryside

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Kumbum MonasteryTemples & Shrines¥70

Xining

Kumbum Monastery

Major Gelug Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Xining

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shuzheng ValleyNatural WondersIncluded in park ticket

Jiuzhaigou

Shuzheng Valley

Lakes, mills and Tibetan village scenery

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yellow Crane TowerHistory & Culture¥70

Wuhan

Yellow Crane Tower

Iconic tower overlooking the Yangtze and Wuhan bridges

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Sixi YancunHistory & CulturePass varies

Wuyuan

Sixi Yancun

Twin villages known for merchant houses and carvings

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Nanjing City WallHistory & Culture¥30

Nanjing

Nanjing City Wall

Massive Ming fortifications with lake and skyline views

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Three Pagodas DaliTemples & Shrines¥75

Dali

Three Pagodas Dali

Elegant pagodas from the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms

⏱ 1.5–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Dafen Oil Painting VillageModern IconsFree

Shenzhen

Dafen Oil Painting Village

Artist studios and galleries in a working painting village

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Badaguan Scenic AreaHistory & CultureFree

Qingdao

Badaguan Scenic Area

Leafy villa district with European-style houses

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Terracotta ArmyMuseums¥120

Xi'an

Terracotta Army

Thousands of life-sized warriors guarding China’s first emperor

⏱ 3–4 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Forbidden CityHistory & Culture¥60

Beijing

Forbidden City

The world’s largest imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing

⏱ 3–5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Miao Village ExcursionHistory & CultureTour varies

Fenghuang

Miao Village Excursion

Day trip into nearby Miao minority villages

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Jinli Ancient StreetFood & MarketsFree

Chengdu

Jinli Ancient Street

Snack lanes and Sichuan opera atmosphere near Wuhou Shrine

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Wannian TempleTemples & Shrines¥10 + cable car option

Emei

Wannian Temple

Historic temple midway up Mount Emei

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Qingyan Ancient TownHistory & Culture¥10–¥60

Guiyang

Qingyan Ancient Town

Stone-built Ming-era town south of Guiyang

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Pudacuo National ParkNatural Wonders¥100+

Shangri-La

Pudacuo National Park

Alpine lakes, meadows and forest boardwalks

⏱ Half day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Li River CruiseNatural Wonders¥210–¥430

Guilin

Li River Cruise

Classic karst river scenery between Guilin and Yangshuo

⏱ 4–5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Baitashan ParkNatural WondersFree

Lanzhou

Baitashan Park

Hill park overlooking Lanzhou and the Yellow River

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Mount Emei Golden SummitTemples & ShrinesPark + cable car varies

Emei

Mount Emei Golden Summit

High Buddhist summit with sea-of-cloud views

⏱ Full day🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Yangtze River CablewayModern Icons¥20–¥30

Chongqing

Yangtze River Cableway

Urban cable car crossing the Yangtze between towers

⏱ 30–60 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shaanxi History MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Xi'an

Shaanxi History Museum

Essential context for the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shanghai MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Shanghai

Shanghai Museum

World-class bronzes, ceramics and calligraphy on People’s Square

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Ningxia MuseumMuseumsFree reservation

Yinchuan

Ningxia Museum

Regional history, Hui culture and Western Xia context

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Star FerryModern IconsHK$5 approx.

Hong Kong

Star Ferry

Short harbour crossing with big skyline views

⏱ 20–40 min🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Victoria PeakNatural WondersPeak Tram varies

Hong Kong

Victoria Peak

Classic harbour skyline viewpoint above Central

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shuanglin TempleTemples & Shrines¥35 approx.

Pingyao

Shuanglin Temple

Painted clay sculptures in a quiet temple outside Pingyao

⏱ 1–1.5 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Shuhe Ancient TownHistory & CultureFree/seasonal

Lijiang

Shuhe Ancient Town

Quieter Naxi village lanes north of Lijiang

⏱ 2–3 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon
Muslim QuarterFood & MarketsFree

Xi'an

Muslim Quarter

A centuries-old food district of breads, noodles and grills

⏱ 1–2 hours🌤 Weekday morning or late afternoon

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