Explore Chinese Cities

From ancient capitals to modern metropolises

Beijing

Beijing

北京

Chinas capital with ancient history, imperial palaces and cultural heritage

3 Attractions
Spring (Apr-May) or Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Shanghai

Shanghai

上海

Modern metropolis blending colonial architecture with cutting-edge skyscrapers

2 Attractions
Spring (Mar-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Chengdu

Chengdu

成都

Sichuan province capital famous for giant pandas, spicy food and laid-back lifestyle

1 Attractions
March to June or September to November
Xian

Xian

西安

Ancient capital with Terracotta Army, city walls and Buddhist temples

1 Attractions
Spring (Mar-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Guilin

Guilin

桂林

Karst mountain landscape famous in classical Chinese paintings and poetry

1 Attractions
April to October
Nanjing

Nanjing

南京

Six-dynasties ancient capital with Ming tombs, Yangtze River and peaceful gardens

2 Attractions
Spring, Autumn
Harbin

Harbin

哈尔滨

Ice city known for winter festivals, Russian architecture and snow sculptures

2 Attractions
Winter, Spring
Dalian

Dalian

大连

Coastal city in northeast with golden beaches, modern ports and seafood culture

2 Attractions
Summer, Autumn
Guangzhou

Guangzhou

广州

Dynamic Cantonese city known for trade, innovation, dim sum and night culture

2 Attractions
Autumn, Winter
Suzhou

Suzhou

苏州

Venice of China with UNESCO classical gardens, canals, silk and ancient bridges

2 Attractions
Spring, Autumn
Changsha

Changsha

长沙

Historic city in Hunan with revolutionary legacy, Orange Isle and Xiang River views

2 Attractions
Spring, Autumn
Quanzhou

Quanzhou

泉州

Historic port city gateway to Maritime Silk Road with diverse cultural heritage

2 Attractions
Winter, Spring
Taiyuan

Taiyuan

太原

Shanxi mountain city with coal heritage, ancient temples and folk culture

2 Attractions
Summer, Autumn
Hangzhou

Hangzhou

杭州

City of West Lake, traditionally inspired gardens and silk culture

1 Attractions
Spring (Mar-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Dali

Dali

大理

Scenic Yunnan mountain town with ethnic minorities, Erhai Lake and ancient temples

2 Attractions
Spring, Autumn
Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna

西双版纳

Tropical region famous for Puer tea, elephants, temples and ethnic diversity

2 Attractions
Winter, Spring
Puer

Puer

普洱

Yunnan tea capital famous for Puer tea production, mountains and ethnic culture

2 Attractions
Spring, Autumn
Beihai

Beihai

北海

Guangxi coastal paradise with silver beaches, pearl industry and seafood delights

2 Attractions
Autumn, Winter
Qingdao

Qingdao

青岛

Qingdao is a major port city on the Yellow Sea known for its beaches, beer culture, and German colonial architecture.

3 Attractions