Explore English city guides across China, with new destinations added regularly
The northern gateway of Guangdong, famous for the stunning Danxia Mountain UNESCO Geopark with its unique red sandstone formations.
The ancestral hometown of many overseas Chinese, known for the UNESCO Kaiping Diaolou watchtowers and the beautiful Shangchuan Island.
A historic city in western Guangdong, famous for the scenic Seven Star Crags (Qixingyan) limestone karst lake and Dinghu Mountain Nature Reserve.
A historic mining city on the upper Yellow River known as the "Copper City" of China, home to the spectacular Yellow River Stone Forest UNESCO Global Geopark.
Known as "China's Potato Capital," Dingxi is the largest potato production base in the country, situated on the Loess Plateau in central Gansu, and also renowned for its traditional Chinese medicine herbs.
China's Nickel Capital, sitting on one of the world's largest nickel-copper sulfide deposits at the edge of the Gobi Desert.
Known as "Gansu's Jiangnan," Longnan is the greenest corner of Gansu — a mountainous region of bamboo forests, karst caves, and giant panda habitats bordering Sichuan.
Home to the sacred Taoist Kongtong Mountain, a UNESCO Global Geopark, Pingliang is a historic transportation hub in eastern Gansu between Xi'an and Lanzhou.
A historic city on the Loess Plateau, home to China's largest oil and gas field and the ancestral roots of the Zhou Dynasty.
The cultural capital of the Hakka people, known for traditional round tulou buildings, Hakka cuisine, and the scenic Meijiang River.
An archipelago city of over 1,390 islands, home to the sacred Buddhist Mount Putuo and China largest fishing port.
The eastern terminus of the New Eurasian Land Bridge, famous as the setting of Journey to the West Huaguo Mountain and a major deep-water port.
A sprawling coastal city in Jiangsu known for its vast wetlands, the Dafeng Elk Reserve — home to China largest elk herd, and the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve.
The city where the Yellow River meets the sea, home to the Yellow River Delta wetlands and China second-largest oil field — Shengli Oilfield.
A wetland city in Liaoning famous for the stunning Red Beach (Honghaian) where crimson Suaeda salsa plants cover the coastline each autumn.
A coastal city in western Liaoning known for the ancient Xingcheng city wall, Juhua Island, and its strategic military port.
A coastal city in southern Shandong renowned for its golden beaches, fresh seafood, and as the birthplace of the "Sunshine Coast" tourism brand.
A coastal city in northern Shandong at the mouth of the Yellow River, known for Sun Tzu birthplace, the Wei Bridge, and Bohai Bay coastal industry.
The stone carving capital of China, a city in western Guangdong known for its marble and granite industry, and the scenic Panlong Cave and Guoshan Temple.
The UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a district in Foshan globally renowned as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine and a culinary paradise.
Taihu Lake pearl and powerhouse of integrated circuits, IoT chips, and photovoltaic solar manufacturing in southern Jiangsu.
A new-energy powerhouse where Trina Solar leads global photovoltaics and CRRC builds next-generation rail transit.
Home of XCMG—one of the world's top three construction machinery makers and a strategic transport hub across five provinces.
A world steel titan—HBIS Group is the globe's largest steelmaker—rising from the ashes of the 1976 earthquake.
Ancient capital of the Zhao State—where 3,000 years of history meets modern steel and equipment manufacturing.
A coal mining city in northern Heilongjiang, Hegang is known for its forest resources, winter scenery, and affordable living costs.
A border city on the Amur River facing Russia, Heihe is a gateway for Sino-Russian trade and offers unique cross-border experiences.
A city of living heritage where ancient ceramic kilns, martial arts legends, and world-class manufacturing coexist in the Pearl River Delta.
A manufacturing powerhouse where global tech brands OPPO and vivo are born, Dongguan blends industrial energy with lush parklands and historical sites.
A city of global commerce and cinematic dreams, home to the world largest wholesale market in Yiwu and Asia largest film studio in Hengdian.
Gateway to the Three Gorges and home to the world's largest hydroelectric dam, Yichang is where the Yangtze River meets engineering marvels and natural beauty.
Home of the legendary Yueyang Tower and the vast Dongting Lake, this Hunan city blends ancient poetry, petrochemical industry, and Yangtze River port logistics.
China's ancient capital and modern metropolis, Beijing blends imperial grandeur with contemporary dynamism, home to the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
China's largest city and global financial hub, Shanghai blends colonial-era architecture with futuristic skyscrapers, offering world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife.
China's southern gateway and Cantonese cultural heart, Guangzhou blends ancient temples with modern architecture, famous for dim sum, trade fairs, and year-round warmth.
China's Silicon Valley and fastest-growing metropolis, Shenzhen transformed from fishing village to tech powerhouse in just 40 years, featuring innovative architecture, theme parks, and vibrant nightlife.
Ancient capital of 13 dynasties and starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an is China's history book brought to life—from Terracotta Warriors to Tang Dynasty glory.
China's relaxed capital of Sichuan, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and tea house culture—a city where time moves slowly and life is savored.
China's northern gateway city where East meets West—a unique blend of European colonial architecture, traditional Chinese culture, and modern urban development.
China's fog-shrouded mountain city where cyberpunk meets tradition—dramatic 3D urban landscape, fiery hotpot culture, and world heritage sites.
China's most beautiful city, where ancient West Lake meets modern innovation—a place of poetic landscapes, tea culture, and 5,000 years of civilization.
China's ancient capital of six dynasties, where 2,500 years of imperial history meets modern innovation—a city of plum blossoms, Ming walls, and profound cultural heritage.
China's central hub where ancient poetry meets modern innovation—a city of yellow cranes, cherry blossoms, and the mighty Yangtze flowing through three historic towns.
A 2,500-year-old city where classical gardens meet modern prosperity—the legendary 'Venice of the East' where scholars, merchants, and artists created China's most refined urban culture.
China's most romantic coastal city, famous for Gulangyu Island, colonial architecture, and Minnan cuisine—a 'Garden on the Sea' where mountains meet ocean.
Asia's world city and global financial hub, Hong Kong captivates with its stunning harbor skyline, vibrant street markets, world-class dining, and unique blend of East and West cultures.
Known as the 'Vegas of Asia', Macau blends Portuguese heritage with Chinese culture, offering world-class entertainment, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and legendary cuisine.
A coastal city where mountains meet the sea, famous for its colonial architecture, golden beaches, and the world-renowned Tsingtao Beer.
A romantic coastal city known as the "Pearl of the North," famous for its beaches, squares, and colonial architecture.
A border city on the Yalu River facing North Korea, famous for the Broken Bridge, border tourism, and the beautiful Fenghuang Mountain.
A historic city in western Liaoning known for the unique Bijiashan (Brush Holder Mountain) island and its rich modern history.
A historic port city in Liaoning known for its deep-water harbor, European colonial architecture, and the Xianrendao Island resort.
Home to Asia's longest underground river cave, UNESCO World Heritage Wunu Mountain, and the most spectacular autumn maple foliage in Northeast China.
A historic port city with 7,000 years of civilization, home to the ancient Tianyi Pavilion library and the world's fourth-largest port.
A romantic coastal city and China's first Special Economic Zone, known for its 28-kilometer Lovers Road and beautiful islands.
A dynamic coastal city known as the birthplace of China's private economy, home to majestic Yandang Mountain and historic Nanxi River.
A romantic coastal city known as "Fairyland on Earth," famous for Penglai Pavilion, fine wines, and pristine beaches along the Yellow Sea.
A UNESCO World Heritage city, starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, known as the "City of Light" by Marco Polo.
China's cleanest coastal city and nearest port to South Korea, famous for pristine beaches, swan lakes, and the historic Liugong Island.
Known as "China's First Modern City," Nantong sits at the Yangtze River estuary, blending rich industrial heritage with beautiful river and sea landscapes.
A coastal city known as the birthplace of private enterprise in China, featuring sacred Buddhist mountains and unique culinary traditions.
A historic water town with 2,500 years of history, birthplace of Lu Xun, renowned for yellow wine and calligraphy culture.
A historic water town in the Yangtze River Delta, famous for its ancient towns Wuzhen and Xitang, South Lake scenic area, and the legendary Jiaxing zongzi.
A historic Lingnan city known for its stunning West Lake, Luofu Mountain, and pristine beaches, where poet Su Dongpo once lived in exile.
The hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a historic city blending cultural heritage with modern manufacturing prowess.
A historic city known as the "Capital of Silk," home to ancient Nanxun water town and the legendary Mogan Mountain retreat.
A 3,000-year-old city of Chu-Han culture, home to the famous Yuelu Academy and Mawangdui Han Tombs, known as China's entertainment capital.
China's 'Green City' and gateway to Southeast Asia—a vibrant blend of Zhuang ethnic culture, lush subtropical landscapes, and modern urban development.
China's 'Summer Capital'—a city of cool mountain air, vibrant ethnic cultures, spicy sour cuisine, and stunning karst landscapes.
Capital of Liaoning province and the historic heart of Manchuria—a city where Qing dynasty grandeur meets heavy industry heritage.
China's Ice City—a wonderland of Russian architecture, winter festivals, and hearty Northeastern cuisine on the Songhua River.
The City of Springs—capital of Shandong province where 72 famous springs, ancient lakes, and Confucian heritage create a uniquely refreshing urban landscape.
China's Spring City—a year-round temperate paradise where diverse ethnic cultures, stunning karst landscapes, and Yunnan's famous cuisine come together.
Capital of Anhui province and China's rising innovation hub—a city of lakes, history, and technological ambition.
Capital of Fujian province, Fuzhou blends 2,200 years of history with ancient alleyways, hot springs, and world-famous jasmine tea culture.
Capital of Henan province and ancient heart of Chinese civilization.
China's Dragon City with 2,500 years of history - birthplace of emperors, home to ancient Jinci Temple, and the culinary heart of Shanxi's legendary noodle culture.
Hebei's young capital, born from railways — a modern industrial hub and gateway to the historic site of Xibaipo.
China's automobile capital and cradle of Chinese cinema—a northern city where industrial heritage meets cultural richness and surprising greenery.
The "Hero City of China" where revolutionary history meets ancient culture—the birthplace of the People's Liberation Army and home to the legendary Tengwang Pavilion.
Hainan's tropical capital where historic Qilou arcades meet modern beachfront resorts, and coconut-scented breezes carry the flavors of island life.
High-altitude capital of Qinghai province where Tibetan and Han cultures meet, gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the starting point of the legendary Silk Road's southern route.
Capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the 'Fisheye on the Great Wall' where Yellow River irrigation meets desert landscapes, and Muslim culture blends with ancient Silk Road heritage.
The "City of Gold" along the Yellow River—home to China's most iconic bridge, legendary beef noodles, and gateway to the ancient Silk Road.
The world's most landlocked major city—a vibrant Silk Road gateway with bustling bazaars.
The "Blue City"—China's dairy capital and gateway to Mongolian grasslands.
Roof of the World at 3,650 meters — Tibet's spiritual capital where the Potala Palace touches the sky and ancient Buddhist traditions meet the modern plateau city.
China's tropical paradise—the "Hawaii of China" with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round sunshine.
A legendary Silk Road oasis—home to the UNESCO World Heritage Mogao Caves and the surreal desert landscape of singing sand dunes.
China's most celebrated scenic city—dramatic karst peaks rising from emerald waters, immortalized in Chinese landscape paintings for over a millennium.
UNESCO World Heritage Site—famous for peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and ancient Huizhou villages.
A UNESCO World Heritage wonder where ancient Naxi culture meets the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—Lijiang is China's most romantic highland city.
Walk on air above Avatar's floating mountains. Zhangjiajie packs two world-class attractions 35 km apart: the pillar forests of Wulingyuan (UNESCO) and the cliff-hanging thrills of Tianmen Mountain.
A poet's dream beside Erhai Lake—ancient Bai architecture, snow-capped Cangshan Mountain, and a laid-back lifestyle that has inspired travelers for centuries.
One of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals—13 dynasties made this city their capital, leaving behind the magnificent Longmen Grottoes and a legacy as the Peony Capital of China.
One of China's Eight Ancient Capitals—once the world's largest city during the Northern Song Dynasty, where the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" immortalized its golden age.
The Qing Dynasty's summer retreat—UNESCO-listed imperial gardens, magnificent temples, and the Great Wall converge in this historic mountain city.
Ancient capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and one of China's Nine Great Ancient Capitals—home to the magnificent UNESCO Yungang Grottoes and the gravity-defying Hanging Temple.
A 2,500-year-old city along the Grand Canal—famous for Slender West Lake and Huaiyang cuisine.
Historic port city where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze—famous for Jinshan Temple and Zhenjiang vinegar.
China's tropical paradise—ancient rainforests, wild elephants, and rich Dai culture.
Famous seaside resort city—home to Beidaihe beach and the Great Wall's eastern terminus.
A small coal mining city in eastern Heilongjiang, Qitaihe is known for its high-quality coal and winter ice sports facilities.
Gateway to Jiuzhaigou and birthplace of poet Li Bai—China's science and technology city.
China's porcelain capital with 1,700 years of ceramic-making heritage
World Kite Capital and home of Weichai Power, the world's largest diesel engine manufacturer. Weifang combines industrial might with Shandong's time-honored folk culture.
An ancient capital of the Qi Kingdom and modern industrial city, Zibo went viral in 2023 for its legendary BBQ — sparking a nationwide food tourism phenomenon.
Birthplace of Confucius and home to Shantui Construction Machinery — Jining blends ancient Chinese philosophy with modern industrial strength.
A Yangtze River port city and China's auto export capital — home to Chery Automobile, the nation's top vehicle exporter.
The largest city in Shandong by population and a logistics powerhouse — Linyi's wholesale markets and massive distribution network move goods across China.
The cultural heart of western Hainan, rich in poetry heritage and featuring the massive Ocean Flower Island resort development.
Hainan sunniest coastal city on the west coast, famous for its dry climate year-round sunshine and fish port culture.
Hainan's premier surfing destination with world-class waves, tropical plantations and laid-back beach culture.
China's space city on Hainan's northeast coast, home to the Wenchang Space Launch Center and the legendary Wenchang chicken.
Home of the Boao Forum for Asia, where three rivers meet the sea, creating stunning coastal landscapes.
A coastal city in Guangxi famed for its pristine Silver Beach, volcanic Weizhou Island, and well-preserved colonial architecture.
A port city on the China-Vietnam border, known for its deep-water harbor, idyllic islands, and cross-border culture.
A coastal city in Guangxi known for Sanniang Bay wild Chinese white dolphins and historic Fengyun Ancestral Hall.
Guangdong's seafood capital with a unique blend of French colonial heritage, tropical coastlines, and the vast Leizhou Peninsula.
The birthplace of Mazu (Goddess of the Sea) and the center of Chinese shoemaking industry, surrounded by beautiful bays and islands.
A historic city in southern Fujian known for the UNESCO Fujian Tulou, volcanic coastline, and rich agricultural bounty.
A coastal city in northeastern Fujian known for the breathtaking Xiapu mudflat photography, Taimu Shan granite peaks, and pristine islands.
A coastal city in western Guangdong known for its petrochemical industry, tropical fruits, and the scenic Fantan Bay coastline.
The culinary capital of Chaoshan region, famous for its unique Chaoshan cuisine, historic old town with arcade architecture, and the beautiful Nan'ao Island.
A coastal city in eastern Guangdong known for the Red Bay (Honghaiwan) scenic area, rich history, and traditional fishing culture.
A coastal city in western Guangdong known for the scenic Hailing Island, world-famous Yangjiang knives, and the "Maritime Silk Road" underwater archaeology.
A city in northeastern Guangdong known for the emerald Wanlu Lake (one of the largest artificial lakes in China) and as the source of the Dongjiang River.
Gateway to the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall, Asia's largest waterfall, and the stunning Longgong (Dragon Palace) karst cave system.
Home of the Sanxingdui archaeological site, one of the most important Bronze Age discoveries in China, with mysterious gold masks and bronze figures dating back 3,000 years.
Home to Mount Heng (Heng Shan), the Southern Sacred Mountain of Taoism, and a key industrial city in Hunan province on the Xiang River.
A historic port city on the Yangtze River, gateway to the magnificent Lushan Mountain (UNESCO World Heritage) and the largest freshwater lake in China — Poyang Lake.
The gateway to Wudang Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most sacred Taoist mountain in China, also known as the cradle of Dongfeng Motor.
The gateway to Mount Tai (Tai Shan), one of China's Five Sacred Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 3,000 years of imperial pilgrimage history.
The City of Strong Liquor, home to Luzhou Laojiao - one of China's oldest and most famous baijiu distilleries, with a history spanning over 400 years.
The legendary meeting place of the historic 1935 Zunyi Conference, gateway to the world-famous Maotai town - home of China's most prestigious baijiu.
Home to the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha, a 71-meter-tall Tang dynasty statue carved into a cliff face at the confluence of three rivers.
The Dinosaur Capital of China, home to one of the world's largest dinosaur fossil sites and a spectacular annual Lantern Festival.
The City of Fine Wine, home of Wuliangye — China's most famous baijiu liquor, surrounded by the stunning Shunan Bamboo Forest.
The City of Snails and Rivers, globally famous for Liuzhou Luosifen (river snail rice noodles), a viral internet food sensation, surrounded by karst mountains.
The vibrant city of Taipei, where towering Taipei 101 stands alongside centuries-old temples, bustling night markets, and a dynamic food culture.
Home to the region's main international airport, known for the romantic Daxi Old Street, Shihmen Reservoir, and the colorful annual Taoyuan Lantern Festival.
The largest port city and second-largest metropolis in the region, known for the Love River, Liuhe Night Market, and stunning vistas from the 85 Sky Tower.
The most populous city in the region, encircling Taipei and home to the stunning Pingxi Branch Railway, Jiufen mountain town, and the dramatic Yehliu Geopark.
The central metropolis of the region, known for its vibrant night markets, cultural landmarks like the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the stunning Sun Moon Lake nearby.
One of the oldest cities in the Taiwan region, a living museum of temples, forts, and traditional culture with one of the most vibrant street food scenes on the island.
The backyard of the Pearl River Delta, famous for the legendary Qingyuan chicken, thrilling river rafting, and soft hot springs.
An ancient cultural city in eastern Guangdong, the heart of Chaoshan culture, famous for Chaozhou cuisine, kung fu tea, and exquisite traditional architecture.
A historic city in eastern Guangdong, part of the Chaoshan region, known for its jade industry, temple culture, and Chaoshan culinary traditions.
An agricultural hub on the banks of the Songhua River, Jiamusi is the eastern gateway to Heilongjiang and a center for grain production.
A coal mining city on China's northeastern border, Jixi sits at the gateway to Russia with rich mineral resources and unique cross-border culture.
China's southernmost prefecture-level city, an archipelago city in the South China Sea encompassing the Xisha, Nansha, and Zhongsha Islands with stunning coral reefs and turquoise waters.
The "Jade Finger" of Hainan, a mountain city surrounded by tropical rainforest, home to the Li ethnic minority and the highest peak on the island.
An ancient fortress city on the Han River, legendary for its role in the Three Kingdoms epic and as a key battleground throughout Chinese history.
One of the oldest cities in China, the heart of Chu culture and a key strategic city of the Three Kingdoms, known for its well-preserved ancient city wall.
The host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics alongside Beijing, famous for Chongli ski resort, the Great Wall at Dajingmen, and its historic role as a trade hub on the Tea Road.
An ancient city in western Shaanxi, home to the Famen Temple with its famous underground palace and finger bone relic of the Buddha, and the birthplace of the Zhou civilization.
Home to the stunning Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao village in China, with terraced fields, silver jewelry, and vibrant ethnic festivals.
Home to the sacred Fanjing Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site with unique Buddhist temples perched on cloud-shrouded peaks.
The home of the Fuxian Lake—one of China's deepest and clearest freshwater lakes—and the birthplace of renowned musician Nie Er.
Home to the UNESCO-listed Yuanyang Rice Terraces—a breathtaking landscape of ancient Hani terraced fields carved into the mountains over 1,300 years.
The panda capital of the world—home to the Bifengxia Panda Base and the gateway to western Sichuan's stunning mountain scenery.
Home to the awe-inspiring Huashan Mountain, one of China's most sacred Taoist peaks with precipitous cliffside plank walks.
A historic city known for its heritage sites, where a key base was established during the 1930s-40s, set in dramatic loess plateau landscape.
The cradle of Yi ethnic culture, home to the stunning Yuanmou Earth Forest and one of the earliest human fossil discoveries in Asia—Yuanmou Man.
Gateway to the UNESCO Sanqingshan (Three Pure Ones) Mountain and the picturesque Wuyuan villages of Huizhou architecture.
Home of the sacred Longhu Mountain (Dragon Tiger Mountain), the birthplace of Taoism and famous for its stunning Danxia landscape.
Home of the sacred Mount Jiuhua (Jiuhuashan), one of China's four Buddhist sacred mountains, dedicated to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
Gateway to the UNESCO Wuyi Mountain, a sacred peak famous for its dramatic river gorges, rock cliffs, and world-renowned Da Hong Pao tea.
The heartland of Hakka culture in Fujian, famous for the magnificent Fujian Tulou (earthen buildings) and the historic site of Gutian.
The largest city in Jiangxi, known as the "Southern Gate of Jiangxi" and a historic Hakka heartland with well-preserved Song dynasty city wall.
A historic city in western Zhejiang known for the "Root Palace" at Genfo Mountain, the ancient Nanzong Confucian Temple, and the dramatic Jianglang Mountain peaks.
Known as "China's Photography Paradise", famous for the terraced rice fields of Yunhe, ancient villages, and the pristine Oujiang River valley.
A historic city in southwestern Anhui known for the stunning Tianzhu Mountain, its role as the birthplace of Huangmei Opera, and a key industrial base along the Yangtze River.
A historic city in southeastern Anhui famous as the home of Xuan paper (one of the Four Treasures of the Study), the breathtaking Taiji Gorge, and classic Huizhou culture.
An ancient city in eastern Anhui celebrated for the legendary Drunkard Old Pavilion (Zuiweng Ting) made famous by Ouyang Xiu, and its scenic Langya Mountain.
The world's wholesale capital—Yiwu International Trade Market is the largest small commodities market on Earth, drawing traders from over 200 countries.
The historic hometown of Premier Zhou Enlai, a canal city along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal known for its Huaiyang cuisine — one of China's Four Great Culinary Traditions.
A mountainous city in western Fujian known for the stunning Taining Danxia UNESCO Geopark, the legendary Hakka earth buildings, and its lush bamboo forests.
The "Pearl City" on the Huai River — a historic railway hub and the crossroads of northern and southern Chinese culture with rich Huai River cuisine.
An industrial and cultural city on the south bank of the Yangtze River, famous for Caishiji — a scenic riverside cliff that inspired countless Tang dynasty poems, and the region's steel industry.
The eastern gateway of the Hexi Corridor and ancient Silk Road, where the legendary Bronze Galloping Horse was unearthed and Chinese Buddhism first took root.
The ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty, where the world's oldest known Chinese writing — oracle bone script — was discovered at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yinxu.
The birthplace of Zhuge Liang and Zhang Zhongjing, a historic city on the upper Han River where Central Plains culture meets the landscapes of southern Henan.
One of China's oldest continuously inhabited cities, the cradle of Shang civilization and the ancient capital of the Song Kingdom.
The western terminus of the Great Wall of China, a formidable Ming Dynasty fortress guarding the strategic Hexi Corridor on the ancient Silk Road.
The crown jewel of Inner Mongolia's grasslands, Hulunbuir is home to the world's largest prairie and a vibrant tapestry of Mongolian nomadic culture, pristine lakes, and boundless horizons.
Chifeng is the cradle of the Hongshan Culture, home to the legendary Jade Dragon — China's earliest jade artifact — and a gateway to stunning geoparks, stone forests, and vast Inner Mongolian grasslands.
A city of dramatic contrasts where sprawling deserts meet innovative modern architecture, Ordos is home to the legendary Genghis Khan's Mausoleum, the singing sands of Xiangshawan, and a booming cashmere industry.
Home to one of China's "Four Great Natural Wonders" — the spectacular Rime Ice of Jilin — this riverside city combines stunning winter scenery with a rich Manchu and Korean cultural heritage.
A city in western Jilin near the Inner Mongolia border, Baicheng is a gateway to the Horqin Grassland known for wind energy, agriculture, and wetland scenery.
A mountain city in southern Jilin on the North Korean border, Baishan is named after the nearby Changbai Mountains and is known for forestry, ginseng, and pristine nature.
A small industrial city in southern Jilin, Liaoyuan is known for coal mining history, textile industry, and scenic Longshou Mountain.
A historic transport hub in central Jilin, Siping is known for its strategic military history, agricultural economy, and the scenic Yehe River valley.
A rapidly growing city on the Songhua River plain, Songyuan is an oil-rich industrial center known for Chagan Lake and its agricultural abundance.
A mountain city in southern Jilin near the North Korean border, Tonghua is famed for ginseng, wine, and its scenic location in the Changbai Mountain range.
Home to the surreal Rainbow Mountains of the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark — one of China's most spectacular natural wonders and a vital Silk Road oasis.
An ancient cradle of Chinese civilization and home to the UNESCO-listed Maijishan Grottoes — a masterpiece of Buddhist cliffside sculpture.
China's gateway to the stars — home to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, with a rich Han Dynasty Silk Road heritage and vibrant Gobi culture.
A scenic city in eastern Heilongjiang known for Jingpo Lake — China's largest volcanic barrier lake — and the enchanting Snow Town with its fairytale winter landscapes.
The capital of Heilongjiang's western region, famous for the Zhalong Wetlands — home to the rare red-crowned crane — and its legendary barbecue culture.
China's "Steel Capital" and home to the world's largest jade Buddha, set against the stunning Thousand Lotus Peaks of Qianshan Mountain.
China's "Oil Capital," home to the legendary Daqing Oilfield — the country's largest oil field — and a city that symbolizes New China's industrial spirit.
An ancient military stronghold and former provincial capital, known for the Viceroy's Office, Baiyangdian Lake, and its legendary donkey meat sandwich.
A dynamic city where the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia meet modern industry, famed for its rare earth reserves and Tibetan Buddhist heritage.
The birthplace of the God of War Guan Yu, home to China's largest salt lake and the magnificent Yongle Palace murals.
Home to the spectacular Yuntai Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark and the birthplace of Chen-style Tai Chi.
The capital of the Cao Wei Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period, home to Guan Yu's legendary residence and China's most famous retail phenomenon.
The tea capital of Henan, famous for Xinyang Maojian tea and the scenic Jigong Mountain, one of China's four great summer resorts.
The city of Book of Songs, where ancient Qi River flows through 3,000 years of Chinese poetic heritage and military history.
The Hometown of the Chinese Dragon, where a 6,400-year-old dragon artifact marks the dawn of Chinese civilization and Yellow Emperor legends.
Home of the magnificent Yaoshan scenic area and the world's tallest Spring Temple Vairochana Buddha statue.
Gateway to the magnificent Taihang Mountains, home of the legendary Guoliang Tunnel Road and breathtaking cliffside villages.
China's food industry capital, home of Shuanghui Group and the historic Shihuiyuan — source of the Chinese dictionary.
Where the Yellow River roars through the legendary Hangu Pass, gateway to ancient China's heartland.
The birthplace of Laozi, founder of Taoism, and home to the magnificent Taihao Mausoleum.
Home of the spectacular Chaya Mountain and a historic post station on the ancient Southern Silk Road.
The hometown of the great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, where the Red Cliff inspired timeless literary masterpieces and the Dabie Mountains shaped modern history.
Gateway to the Ming Dynasty UNESCO World Heritage — Xianling Tomb, and a city where Hubei cuisine meets the tranquil beauty of the Zhanghe Reservoir.
The smallest prefecture-level city in Hubei, Ezhou is famous for the legendary Wuchang fish from Liangzi Lake and its strategic location on the Yangtze River.
A historic industrial city on the south bank of the Yangtze River, Huangshi is known for its ancient copper mining heritage, steel industry, and scenic Cihu Lake.
The legendary birthplace of the Yan Emperor and home to the world-renowned Zenghouyi Bells, Suizhou is where ancient Chinese civilization and music history come alive.
Known as the "City of Osmanthus" and "Hot Spring Capital of Hubei," Xianning is a green, scenic city in southeastern Hubei famous for its fragrant osmanthus flowers and natural hot springs.
Known as the "City of Filial Piety," Xiaogan is celebrated for its thousand-year tradition of Confucian filial virtue and its famous sesame candy and rice wine.
The birthplace of Chairman Mao Zedong and the artistic home of master painter Qi Baishi, where historical heritage meets Hunanese culinary tradition.
The land of the legendary Peach Blossom Spring — Tao Qian's utopian vision — where the Yuan River meets ancient rice culture and the most famous rice noodles in Hunan.
The "Gateway to Western Hunan" and a vital railway hub surrounded by pristine mountains, ancient trading towns, and vibrant Miao and Dong ethnic cultures.
The hometown of Zeng Guofan, the great Qing Dynasty statesman, and a land of dramatic karst caves and spectacular mountain scenery.
A land of breathtaking Danxia landscapes where Langshan Mountain's otherworldly peaks meet rich Miao and Yao ethnic heritage in western Hunan.
A tranquil water town on the Zi River known as the "Bamboo Capital of China," where traditional papermaking and lush bamboo forests create a serene escape.
An ancient city of poets and philosophers where the Xiao River meets the Xiang, surrounded by the sacred peaks of Jiuyi Mountain and rich Yao ethnic heritage.
China's locomotive capital and a dynamic industrial powerhouse where high-speed trains are born, surrounded by lush mountains and ancient Yan Emperor heritage.
Home to the stunning Puzhehei karst landscapes and the hidden paradise of Bamei, Wenshan is a hidden gem of natural beauty in southeast Yunnan.
The birthplace of the world-famous Pu'er tea, a land of ancient tea forests, misty mountains, and the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road.
Home to the mysterious Wa ethnic culture, ancient cliff paintings, and the headwaters of the mighty Mekong River — a land of ethnic diversity and pristine nature.
Home to Tengchong's volcanic hot springs, the ancient Heshun town, golden ginkgo villages, and the moving memorial of the WWII Burma Road campaign.
A gateway between Yunnan and Sichuan, Zhaotong is renowned for the Dashanbao black-necked crane reserve and its crisp apples grown in the highland sun.
The second-largest city in Yunnan, home to the spectacular Luoping canola flower fields and the geographical source of the Pearl River.
A historic city in western Guangxi, Baise is the gateway to the Tongling Grand Canyon and the legendary Leye Tiankeng sinkholes.
Home to the world-famous Bama Longevity Village and the spectacular Qibainong National Geopark's karst peak cluster landscape.
A misty mountain city in southern Hunan where Dongjiang Lake's ethereal fog and the dramatic Danxia landscape of Gaoyi Ridge create one of China's most photogenic regions.
A city of profound cultural heritage, home to the scenic Jinggangshan mountain range, Jizhou Kiln's white porcelain, and the historic Luling scholarly tradition.
Known as "the city that springs to life in all seasons," Yichun is home to the luminous Mingyue Mountain, therapeutic hot springs, and a deep Chan Buddhist heritage.
The hometown of Tang Xianzu — China's "Shakespeare of the East" — and a city of ancient villages, dramatic Danxia landscapes, and profound literary heritage.
A historic canal city in central Jiangsu, known for its wetlands, Peking Opera heritage, and spring rape flower seas.
The hometown of Xiang Yu, a historic city on the shores of Hongze Lake, famous for its wetlands and Yanghe baijiu.
Home of the reconstructed Taierzhuang Ancient Town, the vast Weishan Lake wetlands, and Shandong's spiciest chicken dish.
The birthplace of China's most famous braised chicken, a historic canal city with a unique Philippine royal tomb.
The ancient hometown of Cao Cao and Hua Tuo, where Three Kingdoms history meets China's finest baijiu tradition.
Gateway to the Dabie Mountains, home to one of China's finest teas and breathtaking natural landscapes.
A vibrant cultural crossroads on the Huai River plain, known for ancient waterways and spectacular folk acrobatics.
The birthplace of tofu, where ancient alchemy created a culinary revolution and Bagong Mountain guards a 2,000-year-old secret.
A gateway city to the Qinling-Bashan Mountains, famous for Yinghu Lake, tea culture, and as the water source for China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
A gateway to the Qinling Mountains famous for Jinsi Gorge, Zhashui Caves, and pristine mountain landscapes.
A historic city famous for Yaozhou Kiln, Yaowang Mountain (home of the Medicine King), and historical heritage at Zhaoge.
Ancient capital of China's first imperial dynasty — the Qin Empire — home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and imperial mausoleums.
Birthplace of the Han Dynasty and heartland of Three Kingdoms history — where Liu Bang rose to power and Zhuge Liang spent his final years.
Ancient northern fortress city guarding the Great Wall — gateway to the Loess Plateau with dramatic landscapes and the ruins of a Hunnic kingdom.
A historic city on the Jialing River, renowned for Langzhong Ancient Town — a 5A scenic area and one of China's best-preserved ancient towns.
Gateway to the treacherous Shu Road, birthplace of China's only empress Wu Zetian, and home to the legendary Jianmen Pass — one of the most impregnable fortresses in Chinese history.
Ancient heartland of the Ba Kingdom, birthplace of the mysterious Cong people, and gateway to the magnificent Bashan Grand Canyon — a land of deep valleys, ancient cultures, and natural wonders.
The "Hometown of Guanyin" in China, famous for its Buddhist culture, the China Dead Sea salt lake, and ancient temples.
An agricultural city in central Heilongjiang, Suihua is known as the "Granary of the North" and is a major grain production center.
Birthplace of master painter Zhang Daqian and China's historic "Sugar City" — a cultural gem along the Tuo River.
Birthplace of the legendary Su family — home to the Three Su literary masters and sacred ground of Dongpo culture.
The hometown of Deng Xiaoping, featuring cultural heritage, Huaying Mountain, and scenic gorges.
China's "Sunshine City" at the confluence of the Jinsha and Yalong Rivers, famous for mangos, steel, and ethnic culture.
The "Gateway to Guangxi" on the Xi River, home to China's largest arcade building complex and the birthplace of Liubao aged tea.
A historic city where the Taiping Rebellion began, known as the "Lotus City" for its beautiful lotus ponds and waterside landscapes.
A city where diesel engines and traditional medicine define the economy, and a massive palatial cultural complex dominates the skyline.
Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Guangxi, Hezhou is known as the "Back Garden of Guangdong" — a beloved weekend escape featuring Huangyao Ancient Town, Gupo Mountain's dramatic karst landscapes, and rich Hakka cultural heritage.
The heart of Zhuang culture and Pangu mythology in central Guangxi, surrounded by karst hills and sugarcane fields.
China's "City of Coal" and birthplace of the Lei Feng spirit, surrounded by the scenic reservoirs and forests of eastern Liaoning.
China's "Agate Capital" and a city of deep Tibetan Buddhist heritage, home to 8,000-year-old Neolithic sites, spectacular cliff carvings, and one of eastern China's largest Tibetan Buddhist temples.
One of the oldest cities in Northeast China with over 2,300 years of history, home to the iconic White Tower, grand Guangyou Temple, and soothing Gongchangling hot springs.
The comedic heart of Northeast China, birthplace of China's most beloved comedy stars, surrounded by rolling hills, wetlands, and steam locomotive heritage.
Known as the "Hometown of the First Bird" and "Birthplace of Flowers," Chaoyang is a city of extraordinary paleontological treasures and 5,000-year-old Hongshan civilization.
An ancient city with 3,500 years of history, known as the "Hometown of Guo Shoujing" and the cradle of Chinese astronomical calendars.
An ancient martial arts capital and home to China's oldest surviving iron sculpture, known for acrobatics, hot pot chicken, and golden jujubes.
A rapidly developing city between Beijing and Tianjin, known as the "Beijing-Tianjin Corridor", famous for Xianghe meat pie and the grand First City Under Heaven theme park.
Home of the largest freshwater lake in North China, famous for Wuqiang New Year paintings and Hengshui Laobaigan liquor.
An ancient city with 2,500 years of history, home to the tallest ancient brick pagoda in China and the legendary Liaodi Pagoda that once guarded the North China Plain.
The first city in New China built entirely on coal, now transforming into a green smart city at the foot of the Taihang Mountains.
Home to the awe-inspiring Hanging Temple at Xuankongsi and the ancient wooden pagoda of Yingxian — a treasure trove of ancient Chinese architecture.
A coal mining city in eastern Heilongjiang, Shuangyashan is named after twin peaks and surrounded by forests and wetlands.
A land of dramatic yellow earth plateaus, ancient cliffside temples, and a rich historical heritage of the Shanxi region.
A city nestled in the Taihang Mountains, known as "the lungs of Shanxi" for its lush forests, with the legendary Hanging Temple of Taihang as its crown jewel.
A city of stately Ming-era mansions and the breathtaking Wangmang Ridge, where the Yellow River region meets the Taihang Mountains.
Home to the sacred Mount Wutai, a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, surrounded by alpine meadows and ancient temples.
Guardian of the legendary Pingyao Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved ancient walled towns in China.
The cradle of Chinese civilization where Yao founded his capital, home to the spectacular Hukou Waterfall — the most powerful waterfall on the Yellow River.
The ancient battlefield of the Warring States' bloodiest battle, now a peaceful county known for its grilled tofu and ancient temple carvings.
A land of extremes where the vast Badain Jaran Desert with its singing sand dunes meets ancient monasteries, camel caravans, and some of the most otherworldly landscapes on Earth.
The "Pearl of the Yellow River," Bayannur is a lush agricultural oasis on the great river's northern bend, famous for its sunflower fields, Hetao irrigation system, and primeval Yinshan rock art.
A vast Horqin grassland city where Mongolian nomadic traditions meet vibrant frontier culture, home to the legendary Horqin steppe and the birthplace of Mongolian heroic epic "Gesar".
The "Summer Capital of China," Ulanqab offers a refreshing escape from the heat with its cool climate, vast volcanic landscapes, and the unique charm of the Mongolian Ulanqab Grassland.
A remarkable oasis city on the upper Yellow River, Wuhai is known for its dramatic red-cliff Wuhai Canyon, thriving wine industry, and transformation from coal hub to eco-tourism destination.
Known as the "Peony Capital of China," Heze is a cultural heartland of western Shandong with the world's largest peony gardens and a vibrant Water Margin literary heritage.
Known as the "Steel City" of Shandong, Laiwu blends a storied industrial heritage with the scenic beauty of Mount Shu and ancient Qi Kingdom landmarks.
A historic canal city known as the "Water City of Shandong," Liaocheng boasts a stunning lake cityscape, ancient towers, and the legacy of the Grand Canal.
A coastal city on the Bohai Bay, Longkou is famous for its vermicelli production, Nanshan Group's industrial prowess, and relaxing seaside scenery.
Known as "China's Home Appliance Capital," Cixi is a manufacturing powerhouse in the Yangtze River Delta and home to the historic Shanglin Lake Yue Kiln.
A wealthy county-level city on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, Jiangyin is one of China's most dynamic private economic hubs with a rich cultural heritage spanning 7,000 years.
Home to the breathtaking Tianmu Lake and the Nanshan Bamboo Sea, Liyang is a scenic retreat on the western edge of the Yangtze River Delta.
A historic coal mining city in western Jiangxi, Pingxiang is known for the Wugong Mountain scenic area and its revolutionary heritage from the 1922 Anyuan miners' strike.
A manufacturing powerhouse on the Feiyun River, Ruian is known worldwide for its auto parts industry and the historic Yuhai Tower library.
A modern steel city transformed into an eco-tourism destination, Xinyu is known for Fairy Lake and its connection to the classic Chinese myth "The Fairy Matching."
Known as the "Pottery Capital of China," Yixing is world-famous for its Zisha (purple clay) teapots and has a ceramic tradition spanning over 5,000 years.
Site of the 7,000-year-old Hemudu Neolithic culture and a modern manufacturing powerhouse, Yuyao bridges China's ancient past with its industrial present.
A green mountain city in northeastern Sichuan, rich in historical heritage and home to the spectacular Enyang Guan fortress.
A green transformation story in northern Anhui — once a coal-mining city, now emerging as a sustainable urban centre with scenic lakes and growing industries.
Known as "China's Cool City" for its pleasantly mild summer climate, Liupanshui offers dramatic karst landscapes, ethnic minority culture, and a fascinating coal-industry heritage.
A historic agricultural and cultural centre on the Huai River plain, known for ancient Han dynasty rock carvings and fragrant Pearl Jasmine tea.
A compact Yangtze River city known as China's "Ancient Copper Capital" — where 3,000 years of bronze culture meets a modern riverside lifestyle.
A hidden gem in northwest Guizhou, Bijie dazzles with the world's largest azalea forest, magnificent karst caves, and breathtaking alpine lakes.
A tropical paradise on the Myanmar border, Dehong enchants visitors with Dai bamboo houses, peacock dances, jade markets, and the exotic charm of Ruili.
One of China's most dramatic landscapes — the Nujiang Grand Canyon cuts through the Hengduan Mountains, home to the elusive Dulong people and stunning biodiversity.
A breathtaking corner of southwest Guizhou where the Malinghe Grand Canyon carves through karst peaks, and Buyi and Miao cultures thrive in ancient villages.
The gateway to Xinjiang's wonders — from Urumqi's vibrant bazaars to Heavenly Lake's alpine beauty and the fiery Flaming Mountain in Turpan.
A border city in southwestern Guangxi, Chongzuo is home to the magnificent Detian Waterfall, mysterious Huashan Rock Art, and rich Zhuang ethnic culture.
A historic city in southern Ningxia, Guyuan is home to the magnificent Xumi Mountain Grottoes, the scenic Liupan Mountains, and a rich cultural heritage spanning over two thousand years.
Qinghai's second-largest city, Haidong is the eastern gateway to the Tibetan Plateau, known for its stunning mountain scenery, Tibetan Buddhist culture, and the famous Qutan Monastery.
A historic industrial city in northern Ningxia, Shizuishan is home to the spectacular Shahu (Sand Lake), a unique desert-wetland ecosystem where sand dunes meet crystal-clear waters.
A historic city on the upper Yellow River, Wuzhong is celebrated as the birthplace of Ningxia's morning tea culture and one of China's premier goji berry producing regions.
Known as the "Forest Capital of China," Yichun is a pristine wilderness city in Heilongjiang's Lesser Khingan Mountains, famous for its ancient forests, abundant wildlife, and spectacular winter scenery.
Gateway to the Tengger Desert, Zhongwei is famous for the spectacular Shapotou where the Yellow River meets the desert sands, creating a landscape unlike anywhere else in China.
A historic city in central Sichuan, Ziyang is renowned for the exquisite Anyue Rock Carvings, ancient Buddha statues, and its role as the hometown of the "Ziyang Man" fossils.
Tibet's second-largest city, Shigatse is home to the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism, and serves as the gateway to Mount Everest.
Qamdo is the gateway to eastern Tibet, a dramatic landscape where the Mekong, Yangtze, and Salween Rivers carve through the Hengduan Mountains, home to ancient monasteries and vibrant Tibetan culture.
Known as the "Switzerland of Tibet," Nyingchi is a lush, green paradise of snow-capped peaks, deep gorges, and peach blossoms, home to the world's deepest canyon.
Known as the cradle of Tibetan civilization, Lhoka is home to the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery, the first palace, and the first cultivated fields in Tibetan history.
Nagqu is the highest prefecture-level city in Tibet, a vast expanse of the Changtang grassland where nomadic culture thrives amid pristine high-altitude wilderness.
Karamay is China's petroleum capital, a modern energy city rising from the Gobi Desert. Famous for the Black Oil Mountain, the surreal Yadan Ghost City, and the world's largest oilfield complex.
Turpan is the hottest place in China, a lush oasis in the middle of a blazing desert. Famous for the Flaming Mountains, the ingenious Karez irrigation system, sweet seedless grapes, and ancient Silk Road ruins.
Hami is the eastern gateway to Xinjiang, a historic oasis on the Silk Road. Famous worldwide for its sweet Hami melons, the city also offers the lush Barkol grassland, the mysterious Mingsha Mountain, and centuries of caravan history.
