China Attractions List from A to Z Full List 2024
What inspires you to take a trip to China? Is it the ever man-made wonder – Great Wall of China, incredible underground site of Terra-cotta Warriors, or the picturesque landscape in Guilin? But everybody who has been to China knows this great country has far more than these.
China is so vast and diverse. The western China is the wildest region where you can see the highest mountain – Mount Everest, pure Namtso Lake, wild forests, most beautiful waterscape – Jiuzhaigou Valley, etc. Well the middle and eastern area of China is featured in fabulous mountains (Huangshan, Mount Tai, Mount Hua, etc.), hills and river landscape, stunning gorges of Yangtze River, peaceful countryside and fancy terraces in Guilin, etc. While, the essence of China is the profound Chinese culture. There are 38 World Cultural Heritage Sites in China, including the world-famous Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terra-cotta Warriors, Mogao Caves, Potala Palaces, etc. Water towns, ancient towns, ancient city, traditional gardens, royal palaces, museums, ethnic villages…there are much more to explore.
Top 8 Attractions You Can't Miss Out 2024/2025
Follow is the collection of best attractions of China, covering the most outstanding places for both nature and culture lovers. Each site is the best of its kind, such as the masterpiece of Chinese architecture – Forbidden City, holy Tibetan Buddhist site - Potala Palace, best sightseeing mountain – Huangshan, etc.
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Forbidden City - BeijingOnce forbidden and now permitted. It was an amazing experience visiting a huge palace once build by the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The cultural richness of china is truly reflected at this historical palace.
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Badaling Great Wall - BeijingBadaling Great Wall is very popular among both domestic and foreign travelers because it is not only can be reached from Beijing easily, but also it is the best representative section of all Great Wall of China.
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Li River - GuilinLi River features in typical karst landform, thousands of limestone mountains stick out of the ground along the river bank. Cruising on Li River is just like being part of the magical world.
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Zhangjiajie National ParkZhangjiajie National Forest Park was the first national forest park in China, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It is also famous for the inspiration for the movie AVATAR, the Hallelujah Mountain.
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Terracotta Warriors - XianThey call it the eighth wonder of the world, and they're right. Discovered in 1974, Terracotta Warriors and Horses is one of the greatest archeological finds in the 20th century, and it definitely should be on your bucket list.
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Yellow Mountain - HuangshanYellow Mountain, also Mt. Huangshan was listed as World Heritage Site in 1992. It is famous for the five wonders – odd-shaped pines, spectacular rocky peaks, sea of clouds, hot spring and winter snow.
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Potala Palace - LhasaPotala Palace - Masterpiece of Tibetan Architecture. Even a short glimpse is enough to leaven a forever imprint on one’s bottom of heart, and drive him from faraway on the globe to witness this magnificent wonder.
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Jiuzhaigou Valley - JiuzhaigouJiuzhaigou Valley, an amazing fairy land features the awesome sceneries of multi-level waterfalls, crystal waters and colorful lakes. The water presents various color patterns of white, blue, green, turquoise and emerald.
