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China
Attractions
China Attractions
Our list of noteworthy China attractions and places to see in China, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the world, started life in the late 17th century as a residence for ... Continue Reading »
Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling)
The Ming Tombs, or Ming Shisan Ling, are a gloomily impressive affair, often unpopular with Western tourists, who can find the whole experience a bit austere. ... Continue Reading »
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the greatest symbol of ancient Chinese engineering and one of the world's most famous structures. Its name in Chinese means 'Long ... Continue Reading »
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
While the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - or Dayanta - follows the familiar pagoda format of successive levels diminishing in size the higher they get, this solid ... Continue Reading »
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
The 1974 discovery of thousands of life-sized Terracotta Warriors near Xian was one of the archeological sensations of the 20th century. The figures date ... Continue Reading »
Xian City Wall (Chengqiang)
Xi’an has one of the most extensive and best-preserved defensive walls in the world. This colossal structure was started under the Ming Dynasty in 1370, a ... Continue Reading »
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
The Summer Palace - also known as Yiheyuan - was built in 1750. In those days, it was called the Garden of Clear Ripples, and was a lakeside oasis where the ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Heaven (Tian tan)
A Ming temple, Temple of Heaven or Tian tan was built by the Yongle Emperor, who also built the Forbidden City, as a stage for the important rituals performed ... 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 »
Li River
The Li River’s reputation as the most beautiful in all China rests on a stretch totaling less than a quarter of its length; the 60-odd miles (100 ... Continue Reading »
Yangshuo
For a small city Yangshuo attracts a huge amount of visitors, all drawn by the stunning scenery of the local area. As in Guilin, the karst hills are often ... Continue Reading »
Jin Mao Tower
There are few more potent symbols of Shanghai's drive to go stratospheric than the Jin Mao Tower. In fact, there's only one. Jin Mao is the city's ... Continue Reading »
Yuyuan Garden
The name of the Yuyuan Garden means 'Garden of Peace and Comfort', a slightly ironic moniker these days. Owing to its position in the center of the Old Town ... Continue Reading »
Zhujiajiao
For a genuine experience that not only show you the history of China, but also showcase its beauty, try a visit to China’s great ancient water town known as ... Continue Reading »
Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan)
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Guilin’s most famous sight is a rocky outcrop on the Li River whose natural stone arch is said to mimic the moon in water. But the whole formation is better ... Continue Reading »
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- Cultural Experience
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Market
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Statue / Monument
- Temple
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Cave
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Museum
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shrine
- Street / Avenue
- Theater
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
Beijing Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
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