No matter you are in China for business, study or permanent living, you are highly suggested to make maximize use
of your weekends and holidays to explore this wonderful country. Maybe getting up close to the incredible
landscapes is your preference? Are you interested in the unique culture of the Great Wall, Kung Fu and ancient
army? Or do you want to take your taste buds on a trip by sampling Chinese specialties? China offers all of this
and more.
Here are up-to-date lists of Best Places to Visit in China for China Expats. All are voted
completely by over 20,000 foreigners in China.
Have you been yearning to nature for a long time? China has everything for you, from the majestic gorges to
towering Kast Mountains, magical avatar mountains to holy snow mountains, breathtaking Yellow Mountain to
beautiful Rainbow Mountains, stunning rivers to pure alpine lakes, otherworldly stone forest to spectacular
waterfalls, and so on.
When it comes to the most beautiful lake in China, Hangzhou West Lake usually tops the list. Mountains
of tea plantations in this city are also amazing!
With as long as 5,000 years of history, China has abundant of cultural museums and heritages to explore. It is
because of its long history and splendid culture that every year China attracts flocks of visitors to come and
travel around. If you are also Chinese culture fans, simply visiting museums isn’t always enough. You’ll get the
most satisfactions out of ruins of ancient times in front of you and visiting places that once the capital and
prosperous hub in the past. Getting close to its historic cities and sites is like opening a door to trace the
mysterious and splendid past. And in China, the cities below are the top picks to trace its past.
Dunhuang is the brightest star on the Silk Road and a vital border defensive city of Hexi Corridor.
Here, you can discover great grottoes, mural paintings…
Luoyang is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and the eastern starting point of Silk Road. It
was once the capital of 13 dynasties in Chinese history.
Pingyao is about 3.5~4 hours away from either Beijing or Xian. Its Pingyao Ancient Town is one of
China’s Four Best Preserved Ancient Towns in existence.
Datong has a perfect mix of Buddhist culture, frontier fortress culture, etc. It has Yungang Grottoes,
Hanging Temple, etc. waiting for you to explore.
Hangzhou is proud of its world-famous West Lake and the first-class Dragon Well Tea. The city with
over 2,200 years of history is also no lack of historic treasures.
Nanjing, as its name "the southern capital" implies, is a vital capital city in Chinese history (6
dynasties in total). Numerous heritages can be found in the city.
"Suzhou Gardens are the finest under heaven". Suzhou City has a flavor of elegance everywhere, from
the classic gardens to water towns, silk factories to ancient streets…
Fungfu Fans? Why not add Foshan, the Hometown of Marital Arts, into your trip? You can learn the
stories of many martial arts masters here, including Bruce Lee!
Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu that you see in many Kung Fu movies. Here, you can
join the Kung Fu classes and enjoy Kung Fu shows.
If you are in China with your kids and searching for places to spend your weekends and holidays, choices are a
lot. You can visit the China Icons like Great Wall and pandas, sail the picturesque Yangtze River or Li River
and marvel at the Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie and so on.
Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Summer Palace, Beijing
Olympic Park… Choose your likes to create happy memories.
The classic Yangtze River cruises take 4~5 days. If you have more days, you can have an in-depth visit
of 11~15 days. Everything is perfectly arranged for your family.
Shanghai Disney Resort, Maglev Train, Shanghai Circus World, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town... A family
selfie with the Shanghai Oriental Tower is also great.
Guilin’s scenery is the best under earth, and the landscape in Yangshuo is the best in Guilin.
Yangshuo is an ideal place to take a glimpse of Chinese countryside!
Amazing coastal views, pleasant weather all year around, rich historic architectures, interesting
music factors and delicious snacks make Xiamen an ideal trip location.
Featured with large groups of plants and wild animals and a strong flavor of tropical and South East
Asian, Xishuangbanna is a popular tourist land for families.
Moganshan is a perfect place for a short break of 2~3 days. It is especially popular when summer
comes, because it has pleasant climate and broad mountain vista.
Looking for some amazing accesses to wonderful mountains, gorges and so on by your steps? No matter you are
beginners or experienced hikers, China can perfectly fulfill your dreams. There are notable great wall, popular
Yellow Mountain, adventurous Mount Kailash, little-known Yubeng and so forth for you to choose!
"He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man"! There are top 7 sections of great walls are
calling, including Mutianyu, Jinshaling, Badaling, Simatai, etc.
The Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking trail is one of the most famous routes in the world! It is a totally
natural one winding through the hillside and cliffs high above a gorgeous gorge.
Mount Hua is a gorgeous mountain near Xi’an. It gives you unique hiking experience to walk across
narrow trails bolted into the side or top of a 7,000-foot peak.
The beautiful Mount Siguniang provides diverse of hiking opportunities, from leisure hiking to top
professional hiking to the summits of Snow Mountains.
Enjoying epic hiking in Yubeng allows you to get close to secluded Tibetan villages, waterfalls,
meadows, forests and valleys at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain.
Taishan is the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains. The hiking trail there is said to have been hiked
for at least 3,000 years. The hikers include the ancient emperors!
Mount Tai offers picturesque plateau sceneries dotted along the hiking routes. Being one of the Four
Greatest Buddhist Mountains, it is also a spiritual heaven for pilgrims.
Hiking to the holy Mount Kailash, the most sacred mountain in the world, is very popular for pilgrims.
The 52-kilometers formidable kora takes about 3 days to finish.
Every city in China offers diverse delicious dining options. You can of course treat your taste mud with
excellent dishes in the city you are living or working. However, if you want some authentic tastes of
specialties of different regions, you can head to Chengdu for Sichuan Cuisine dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, to
Chongqing for Nine-grid hot pot, to Shunde for excellent Cantonese Cuisine, to Xian for various kinds of cooked
wheaten food…
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan, the province where many notable dishes like including Mapo Tofu,
Twice Cooked Pork and Gong Bao (yes Kung Pow) Chicken originate.
Everyone knows Beijing Roast Duck! Instant-boiled Mutton is also delicious. You may also like the
unique Fermented Mung Bean Juice, Rolling Donkey, Pea Flour Cake…
Beyond the rich historical atmosphere, the food in Xian is also amazing. Cooked wheaten food is the
most remarkable, like the famous Chinese Hamburger…
The hot pot meals in Chongqing, the Hot Pot City in China, are considered to the best and most
beloved. You can throw almost any ingredient into the hotpot.
Photography is a great way to record the beautiful China and forever keep your memories during your travels in
China. No matter you are professional photospheres with superb photographic "guns" or shutterbugs who just want
some interesting Instagram images, China never let you down. From the sprawling mountains to the scenic beaches,
idyllic rice terraces to never-ending meadows, China is full of great places to press your shutter.
The over 3,000 terraces of different shape and size, dancing rays of sunshine, traditional rural
villages life make Yuanyang Rice Terraces a paradise for photographers!
Xiapu Mudflat enjoys the reputation of the "Most Beautiful Coastal Line in China". Here, you can take
perfects photos with a mix of ever-changing beach, working fishers…
Those impressive gigantic dwelling clusters of round, rectangle or other strange shapes hidden in the
mountainous region of Fujian are waiting for your camera!
Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin is not only famous for its huge size and traditional minority culture,
but also unique terraces in amazing shapes of moons, phoenixes, dragons...
The vast and boundless meadows dotted with horses grazing in a leisurely stroll are also wonderful
places to create photos. Bashang Grassland is one of the top picks.
Looking forward to visit the modern cities to experience the rapid development of China or to feel the most
state-of-the-art high-techs? There are also a lot of recommendations in China.
Shanghai introduces you the most modern looks of China with its record-breaking skyscrapers up to the
clouds, never-sleeping night views, world-class restaurants…
From high-end shopping malls to colorful recreation venues, luxury cruises to stunning skyline, every
corner in Hong Kong gives you perfect explanations about modern.
Shenzhen is regarded as an incubator for cutting-edge design, a rule-breaking tech hub and a bastion
of next-gen urbanism. High-tech stories usually starts here!
This is the most popular China tour to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai to visit the most iconic China attractions - Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, The Bund, etc., and explore great of both China’s past and present.
With the Golden Triangle plus the fabulous Karst and countryside scenery of Guilin, this tour leads you to top 4 destinations anyone cannot miss out in China especially for the first-timers.
Travel from north to south China, meet stunning nature and culture, urban and countryside scenery with relaxing cruise experience on the beautiful Yangtze River.
Beijing Great Wall
Shanghai The Bund
Xian Terra-Cotta Warrior
Guilin Li River
Lhasa Potala Palace
Silk Road
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