China Attractions: City-by-City Guide
Explore top attractions across China's most popular cities. Each guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, transport tips, and honest advice for foreign visitors.
Beijing
15 attractions
The Imperial Capital
Shanghai
10 attractions
Where East Meets West
Xi'an
8 attractions
Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties
Chengdu
8 attractions
Land of Pandas & Spice
Guilin & Yangshuo
8 attractions
China's Most Beautiful Landscape
Hangzhou
8 attractions
Paradise on Earth
Hong Kong
8 attractions
East Meets West
Macau
6 attractions
The Las Vegas of Asia
Lhasa
6 attractions
Roof of the World
Dunhuang
6 attractions
Gateway to the Silk Road
Chongqing
8 attractions
The Cyberpunk Mountain City
Zhangjiajie
6 attractions
The Avatar Mountains
Dali
6 attractions
The Laid-Back Kingdom
Lijiang
6 attractions
The Ancient Naxi Kingdom
Suzhou
8 attractions
Venice of the East
Kunming
6 attractions
The Spring City
Huangshan
6 attractions
China's Most Beautiful Mountain
Jiuzhaigou
6 attractions
Valley of Nine Villages
Fenghuang
6 attractions
The Phoenix Ancient Town
Xinjiang
8 attractions
China's Wild West
Planning Your China Sightseeing Trip
China offers an incredible variety of attractions across its major cities. From the ancient Forbidden City in Beijing to the futuristic skyline of Shanghai, from the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an to the karst mountains of Guilin — each city has its own unique character and must-see sites.
Essential Tips for Foreign Tourists
- Passport required: Carry your passport at all times. Most attractions require real-name ticket booking with passport number.
- Book tickets online: Many top attractions require advance online booking. Walk-up tickets are often unavailable.
- Payment: Cash is accepted at most ticket windows. For convenience, set up Alipay (now supports international credit cards).
- Closed Mondays: Most museums close on Mondays.