Shanghai skyline at dusk
Destinations across China

Discover China's Cities

From ancient capitals to cosmopolitan metropolises, scenic lake cities, and food-focused cultural hubs — each destination reveals a different side of China.

Choose Your Starting Point

Showing 6 curated destinations for first-time and returning travelers.

Curated for foreign visitors
Beijing city view
North China
Beijing
北京

China's ancient capital, where imperial history meets modern dynamism.

HistoryCultureFoodArchitecture
Stay
5–7 days
Best season
Spring
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Shanghai city view
East China
Shanghai
上海

China's global metropolis — a dazzling fusion of East and West.

Modern CityFoodShoppingArchitecture
Stay
4–5 days
Best season
Spring
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Chengdu city view
Southwest China
Chengdu
成都

The laid-back capital of Sichuan — pandas, spicy food, and ancient culture.

FoodNaturePandaCulture
Stay
3–5 days
Best season
Spring
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Xi'an city view
Northwest China
Xi'an
西安

The ancient Silk Road capital — home to the Terracotta Army and city walls.

HistoryUNESCOSilk RoadFood
Stay
3–4 days
Best season
Spring
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Guilin city view
South China
Guilin
桂林

China's most scenic landscape — dramatic karst peaks and the Li River.

NatureRiverKarstScenic
Stay
3–4 days
Best season
Spring
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Hangzhou city view
East China
Hangzhou
杭州

Heaven on earth — West Lake, silk, and the finest tea in China.

NatureCultureTeaLake
Stay
2–3 days
Best season
Spring
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Not sure where to start?

Read our practical travel guide to understand the best time to visit, how to get around, and what to expect in China before you choose your route.

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