China Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular cities in China
Beijing
Known for Shopping, Culture and Temples
Beijing is the beating heart of China’s political, cultural and historical heritage, surviving invasion and revolution to shine once more on the world stage.
Reasons to visit
- Sanlitun Road
- Wangfujing Street
- Silk Street Market
Shanghai
Known for Shopping, Business and Museums
Visit this bustling eastern province to explore glitzy shopping malls, marvel at historic temples and climb to the top of towering skyscrapers.
Reasons to visit
- Oriental Pearl Tower
- Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre
- Nanjing Road Shopping District
Guangzhou
Known for Shopping, Festivals and Business
Explore the dizzyingly high skyscrapers and ancient temples that make up China's gateway city to the west.
Reasons to visit
- Taikoo Hui
- Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
- Guangzhou Opera House
Shenzhen
Known for Shopping, Business and Spas
Pulling into the Shenzhen ferry terminal you’ll think you’ve arrived in a new world, complete with theme parks, street-side restaurants and idyllic parks and beaches.
Reasons to visit
- Huaqiangbei
- Shenzhen Civic Center
- Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park
Xi'an
Known for Historical, Temples and Wildlife
Explore museums full of precious artefacts, cycle along one of the country’s most complete city walls and visit hot springs at this major city in central west China.
Reasons to visit
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Xi'an Bell Tower
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Hangzhou
Known for Lakes, Scenery and Sightseeing
Stunning natural beauty and an abundance of well-preserved cultural destinations make this region of China a tourist favourite.
Reasons to visit
- West Lake
- Lingyin Temple
Popular places to visit
The Bund
Join the fashionable crowds as they wander along this world-famous riverside boulevard, where the opulent buildings tell of Shanghai’s international trading history.
Tiananmen Square
The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.
Forbidden City
An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.
