China Attractions: UNESCO Heritage Site
Here's a list of all attractions in China tagged as 'UNESCO Heritage Site' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Macau
To discover another aspect to multifaceted China, take a day trip to Macau. The former Portuguese colony mixes crumbling fortresses with glitzy casinos, ... Continue Reading »
Forbidden City (Imperial Palace)
Have you ever wondered what's so forbidden about the Forbidden City? It's called that because it was closed to the outside world for 500 years. This was the ... Continue Reading »
West Lake (Xi Hu)
Impeccably landscaped and almost poetic in its beauty, Hangzhou’s West Lake (Xi Hu) is stunning in its beauty and sprawls over an expanse of 1,404 acres. ... Continue Reading »
A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
In a testament to the A-Ma Temple, it’s believed by many historians that the peninsula of Macau is in fact named after this very spot. An exquisite Taoist ... Continue Reading »
Church of St. Dominic
In few places throughout Macau are the colonial influences of European rule more evident than at the historic Church of St. Dominic. Set at the back of a ... Continue Reading »
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Despite being constructed in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System continues to serve residents of the fertile Chengdu Plain. A marvel of ancient ... Continue Reading »
Emei Shan
At 3,117 meters (10,226 feet) tall, Mount Emei is the highest of China’s four sacred mountains of Buddhism. Buddhist monks have made pilgrimages to the temples ... Continue Reading »
Guia Fort
At only 300 feet (91.4 meters) in elevation, Guia Hill does not rank high on the list of world’s tallest summits. Nevertheless, visitors to Macau’s highest ... Continue Reading »
Historic Centre of Macau
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005, the Historic Centre of Macau comprises a zone of culturally significant buildings scattered in the ... Continue Reading »
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Set in northern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is regarded by many Chinese as a place akin to being heaven on Earth. One of China’s most famous National ... Continue Reading »
Monte Fort
Built by the Jesuits to repel an attack from the sea, the Monte Fort is the oldest military fortification in the peninsula of Macau. With construction ... Continue Reading »
Mount Qingcheng
At a user friendly height of only 1,290 meters (4,234 feet), Mount Qingcheng is one of the best day trekking options surrounding Chengdu. Due to its lush green ... Continue Reading »
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- Cave
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Museum
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shrine
- Street / Avenue
- Temple
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Zoo
- Casino
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Theater
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
Discover new cities in China to explore in 2012! In our quest to continually find fresh places for you to explore, the Viator team is planning to offer tours in many new Chinese cities this year. Check out the giant pandas in Chengdu and the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou this month!
