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Popular Tourist Destinations

Beijing

Beijing

Capital Beijing, perfect blend of history and modern city

Historical Culture ★★★★★
  • Forbidden City
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Great Wall
  • Temple of Heaven
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Shanghai

Shanghai

International metropolis, coexistence of modernity and traditional culture

Modern City ★★★★★
  • The Bund
  • Oriental Pearl Tower
  • Yu Garden
  • Xintiandi
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Guangzhou

Guangzhou

Southern gateway, food capital, millennium commercial city

Food Culture ★★★★★
  • Pearl River Night Cruise
  • Chen Clan Temple
  • Baiyun Mountain
  • Shamian Island
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Xi'an

Xi'an

Ancient capital of a thousand years, starting point of the Silk Road

Historical Culture ★★★★★
  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Huaqing Palace
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Chengdu

Chengdu

Land of abundance, leisure capital

Leisure Culture ★★★★★
  • Giant Panda Base
  • Kuanzhai Alley
  • Jinli Ancient Street
  • Dujiangyan
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Hangzhou

Hangzhou

Paradise on earth, West Lake scenery

Natural Scenery ★★★★★
  • West Lake
  • Leifeng Pagoda
  • Lingyin Temple
  • Thousand Island Lake
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Regional Tourism Features

North China

Centered on Beijing, including Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, with deep historical and cultural heritage.

  • Beijing: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven
  • Tianjin: Ancient Culture Street, Five Avenues
  • Hebei: Chengde Mountain Resort, Shanhaiguan
  • Shanxi: Pingyao Ancient City, Wutai Mountain

East China

Centered on Shanghai, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, with strong Jiangnan water town charm.

  • Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi
  • Jiangsu: Suzhou Gardens, Nanjing Confucius Temple
  • Zhejiang: Hangzhou West Lake, Wuzhen
  • Anhui: Huangshan, Hongcun

South China

Centered on Guangzhou, including Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hainan, with tropical charm and modern cities coexisting.

  • Guangdong: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai
  • Hainan: Sanya, Haikou
  • Guangxi: Guilin, Yangshuo
  • Fujian: Xiamen, Gulangyu

Southwest China

Centered on Chengdu, including Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou, Tibet, with magnificent natural scenery.

  • Sichuan: Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Mount Emei
  • Yunnan: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
  • Guizhou: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Xijiang Miao Village
  • Tibet: Lhasa, Potala Palace

Northwest China

Centered on Xi'an, including Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, with rich Silk Road culture.

  • Shaanxi: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors, Mount Hua
  • Gansu: Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye
  • Qinghai: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake
  • Xinjiang: Urumqi, Kanas

Northeast China

Centered on Shenyang, including Dalian, Harbin, Changchun, with unique ice and snow scenery.

  • Liaoning: Shenyang, Dalian, Dandong
  • Jilin: Changchun, Changbai Mountain
  • Heilongjiang: Harbin, Mohe
  • Inner Mongolia: Hulunbuir, Ejina

Classic Travel Routes

Ancient Capital Culture Tour

Beijing → Xi'an → Luoyang → Kaifeng

7-10 days
  • Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Longmen Grottoes
  • Qingming Riverside Garden
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Jiangnan Water Town Tour

Shanghai → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Wuzhen

5-7 days
  • The Bund, Yu Garden
  • Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden
  • West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda
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Natural Scenery Tour

Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Huanglong → Mount Emei

6-8 days
  • Giant Panda Base
  • Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
  • Huanglong Scenic Area
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Silk Road Tour

Xi'an → Lanzhou → Dunhuang → Urumqi

8-12 days
  • Terracotta Warriors, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Mogao Caves, Crescent Spring
  • Tianchi Lake
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Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

China has vast territory, and the best travel time varies by region. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the best travel times for most regions.

Transportation

China has a developed transportation network with high-speed rail, airplanes, and cars. It's recommended to book tickets and flights in advance.

Accommodation

From budget hotels to luxury hotels, from homestays to resorts, China has rich accommodation choices. Choose based on budget and needs.

Food Experience

Chinese cuisine is rich and diverse, with Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, Jiangsu cuisines each having their own characteristics. Try local specialties.

Cultural Etiquette

Understand local cultural customs, respect local traditions, pay attention to behavior and speech to make travel more pleasant.

Safety Precautions

Pay attention to personal and property safety, keep documents and valuables safe, comply with local laws and regulations.

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