Where to Go

China is so large. Going to China for traveling, you will have many destinations. Some destinations are renowned for its history; some boast picturesque landscapes; some are endowed with very colorful ethnic features; and some are economically prosperous.

 The Most Popular Destinations in China
Beijing, Shanghai and Xian are very famous Chinese cities in the world. Beijing, the capital of China, is the center of the country's political, economic, cultural and educational center; Shanghai is a well-developed metropolis with prosperous economy; Xian, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, possesses abundant historical heritage.

Besides, you may go to visit Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Guilin, Lijiang, Jiuzhaigou, Sanya, Tibet or Xinjiang. Shenzhen and Guangzhou are well-known coastal cities with fast economic development; Hangzhou and Suzhou boast beautiful water towns, lakes and gardens as well as favorable climate; Guilin, Lijiang and Jiuzhaigou are famed for unique natural scenery, and characteristic ethnic minorities' culture; Sanya in Hainan Province makes you enjoy the charming tropical scenery; Tibet has mysterious religious beliefs, vast grasslands and highest mountains; and Xinjiang attracts tourists by its various ethnic minorities and numerous historical relics along the Silk Road.

 Mountain Climbing
There are many mountains on the land of China. The most notable ones are the world's highest Mt. Everest and the five sacred mountains, namely the Mt. Taishan in Shandong, Mt. Huashan in Shaanxi, Mt. Songshan in Henan, Mt. Hengshan in Hunan and Mt. Hengshan in Shanxi. Additionally, the Mt. Huangshan in Anhui and the Mt. Lushan in Jiangxi are well worth a visit.

 River Cruises
The Yangtze River is the first longest river in China. A Yangtze River cruise is a memorable experience. You can get on the ship at Chaotianmen Port of Chongqing to start the downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, Wuhan or Shanghai, or you can choose to go upstream. What's more, in Guangzhou, you can join the Pearl River night cruise; in Guilin, you are suggested to have a Li River cruise. The on-board vacation is interesting and relaxing.

 Great Wall Trekking
Great Wall of China is amazing. Its remains can be found in Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, and Liaoning. If you want to have a Great Wall hiking tour, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are highly recommended. Especially, the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing, the Huangyaguan Great Wall in Tianjin and the Shanhaiguan Pass in Qinhuangdao (in Hebei) are must-sees. Additionally, the Jiayuguan Great Wall in Gansu is a good choice.

 Silk Road Adventure
If you take a great interest in the history of the Silk Road, why not have a Silk Road adventure? Xian will be your first stop as it once was the beginning of the Silk Road in the history. Set off towards Gansu and then Xinjiang. During this trip, you can find many historical sites, such as the ruins of ancient kingdoms, museums, architectures and tombs. Also you can hear lots of interesting stories like the decline of Loulan Ancient Kingdom and the construction of Bajiao Ancient City.

 Ancient Towns Visiting
There are many ancient towns in China. Mostly, the ancient towns have well-preserved ancient buildings and also keep a traditional life style. The notable ancient towns include Fenghuang (in Hunan), Songpan (in Sichuan), Pingyao (in Shanxi) and Lijiang (in Yunnan).

 Other Featured Tours
If you want a featured tours, you may go on a visit to Guizhou and Yunnan, which are inhabited by many ethnic minorities. In Guizhou, you can visit Guiyang, Kaili, Tongren and Bijie. In Yunnan, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna are must-see destinations.

Another kind of featured tours is coastal cities tours. You can go to Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Dalian, Qinhuangdao and Xiamen.

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Q & A on Popular Destinations in China

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Nov. 28,2009 03:16 Reply

Ms.vivienne(uk) said:

i want to bring my mum over in early oct 2010. we want to see the great wall, the terracotta army and some pandas, oh and some amazing scenery. mum has arthritis and so can do a mild bit of walking, not the trekking kind, she can walk for a morning around a town then have lunch and walk a couple of hours in the afternoon...she will be 76, i am 46....will we be safe.... thank you for your time.

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Nov. 18,2009 01:58 Reply

Ms.sarah(Malaysia) said:

can you please recommend few average price hotel to us?
i wanna go to shopping area... for instant, si ji qing clothing market.
also recommend some intinarary if possible

Nov. 18,2009 20:30
Mr.helan(cn) replied:

Hi, see this page to find the hotel you want: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/hangzhou-hotels.htm

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Aug. 9,2009 13:50 Reply

Mr.Don(USA) said:

Is Xian accessible by train from Beijing or Shanghai? If so, how long would the trip take. If flying, what is the closest airport to Xian?

Aug. 9,2009 22:15
Mr.jim(cn) replied:

There are a lot of trains from shanghai/beijing to xian, you can search the exact infor on this website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Xian airport is in xianyang, very near to xian (about 40 minutes by bus). Want to search flight: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/

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May. 27,2009 19:42 Reply

Mr.shubh(india) said:

The best time to visit China is generally either spring (March to May) or autumn (September to early November). Beijing, Shanghai, Xinjiang. Shenzhen and Guangzhou and Xian are popular Chinese cities. River Cruises, Mountain Climbing, Great Wall Trekking, Silk Road Adventure and Ancient Towns Visits are major attractions.

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Feb. 26,2009 10:57 Reply

Ms.new(U.S.A.) said:

Also a verycool place.some day i would want to come.

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