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China

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China covers 9.6 million km², third largest of any country, and holds more than 1.4 billion people — about 17 per cent of everyone alive. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, two of them special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital; Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Between them the land runs from the Central Plain and the Yangtze and Yellow rivers out to desert, plateau, subtropical and temperate forest, and the Himalayas in the southwest. The first decision a visitor makes here is therefore not which sight to see but which climate to travel in.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
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  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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  1. Senado Square Senado Square
    02 45 min

    Senado Square

    議事亭前地

    Senado Square, known locally as 議事亭前地, is a public square in the historic centre of Macau. It forms part of the Historic Centre of Macau UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Macau
  2. Xi'an City Wall Xi'an City Wall
    03 3 hours

    Xi'an City Wall

    Xi'an City Wall is a major military defensive system in Chinese history. The existing structure dates primarily to the early Ming dynasty, built on foundations from earlier periods including Tang dynasty fortifications.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  3. Ping An Finance Centre Ping An Finance Centre
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Ping An Finance Centre

    Ping An Finance Centre is a 599.1-metre skyscraper in Shenzhen's Futian District, with the Free Sky observation deck forming its principal public visitor experience.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Shenzhen
  4. Star Ferry Star Ferry
    05 30 min

    Star Ferry

    The Star Ferry is a cross-harbour passenger service between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Its operator describes the ferry as both a vital transport connection and a must-experience visitor journey across Victoria Harbour.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Hong Kong
  5. Wutong Mountain National Park Wutong Mountain National Park
    06 4 hours

    Wutong Mountain National Park

    Wutong Mountain National Park is a protected natural area in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Its local name is 梧桐山国家森林公园. The park encompasses Wutong Mountain and provides a substantial green landscape within a densely developed metropolitan region.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Shenzhen
  6. Former French Concession Former French Concession
    07 3 hours

    Former French Concession

    The Former French Concession is a large historic area of central Shanghai rather than a single preserved monument. France obtained the concession in 1849, and its boundaries expanded as Shanghai grew before the administration ended during the Second World War.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Shanghai
  7. Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter
    08 2 hours

    Muslim Quarter

    Xi'an Muslim Quarter is a lived commercial and residential district in the city centre, known for Hui culture, mosques and food streets. It is not one market hall or a single ticketed attraction.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  8. OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park
    09 2 hours

    OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park

    OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park is a former industrial compound in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, reshaped into a cultural quarter by Overseas Chinese Town. Factory buildings now hold galleries, studios, creative workspaces, shops, cafés, restaurants, and event venues.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Shenzhen
  9. Nanjing Road Nanjing Road
    10 2 hours

    Nanjing Road

    南京路

    Nanjing Road is a major commercial thoroughfare in Shanghai, widely recognised as one of China's premier shopping streets. The road stretches west from the Bund and divides into Nanjing Road East and Nanjing Road West.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Shanghai
  10. Ocean Park Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong
    11 1 hour

    Ocean Park Hong Kong

    香港海洋公園

    Ocean Park Hong Kong is a major marine mammal and amusement park located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. Established in 1977, it occupies a substantial hillside and coastal site spanning Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Hong Kong
  11. Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower
    12 20 min

    Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower

    东方明珠广播电视塔

    The Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower is a landmark television tower in Shanghai, China. Its local name is 东方明珠广播电视塔. The tower stands in the Lujiazui area of Pudong district, opposite the Bund across the Huangpu River.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Shanghai
  12. Taipa Village Taipa Village
    13 2 hours

    Taipa Village

    氹仔舊城區

    Taipa Village is a historic district on Taipa Island, Macau, preserving Portuguese colonial architecture alongside southern Chinese building styles. The area represents a fusion settlement pattern characteristic of Macau's UNESCO World Heritage status.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Macau
  13. The House of Dancing Water The House of Dancing Water
    14 1 hr 30 min

    The House of Dancing Water

    The House of Dancing Water is a large-scale water-based theatrical production at City of Dreams Macau. Created by Franco Dragone, it combines acrobatics, martial arts, diving, and motorcycle stunts in a purpose-built theatre with a transforming pool.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Macau
  14. A Symphony of Lights A Symphony of Lights
    15 30 min

    A Symphony of Lights

    A Symphony of Lights is a nightly multimedia light and sound show in Hong Kong. The event involves more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour, with participating structures on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Hong Kong
  15. Macao Giant Panda Pavilion Macao Giant Panda Pavilion
    16 1 hr 30 min

    Macao Giant Panda Pavilion

    Macao Giant Panda Pavilion is a wildlife attraction dedicated to giant pandas in Macau. It gives visitors a chance to observe these animals in a managed setting while learning about their behaviour and conservation.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Macau
  16. Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping 360
    17 2 hours

    Ngong Ping 360

    昂坪360

    Ngong Ping 360 is a cable-car system on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, connecting Tung Chung to the Ngong Ping highland village area.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Hong Kong
  17. Ming Tombs Ming Tombs
    18 4 hours

    Ming Tombs

    The Ming Tombs form a dispersed imperial necropolis in Changping District rather than a single museum. Thirteen Ming emperors were buried across a valley selected for its landscape and geomantic setting.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  18. Dragon's Back Dragon's Back
    19 3 hours

    Dragon's Back

    Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge on Hong Kong Island's southeastern coast, named for its undulating profile resembling a dragon's spine.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  19. People's Square People's Square
    20 1 hour

    People's Square

    People's Square is a major public plaza in central Shanghai, covering approximately 140,000 square metres in the Huangpu District. Originally the site of the Shanghai racecourse, the area was redeveloped in the 1990s into an open civic space.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Shanghai
  20. Xintiandi Xintiandi
    21 1 hr 30 min

    Xintiandi

    Xintiandi is a pedestrianized entertainment and shopping district in central Shanghai. The area comprises restored traditional shikumen lane houses, a distinctive architectural form combining Western and Chinese elements that was prevalent in the city from the 1860s to the 1930s.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Shanghai
  21. Grand Tang Mall Grand Tang Mall
    22 2 hours

    Grand Tang Mall

    Grand Tang Mall is a large-scale pedestrian cultural and commercial district in Xi'an, developed as a flagship project celebrating Tang dynasty heritage.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Xi'an
  22. Xiaomeisha Beach
    23 3 hours

    Xiaomeisha Beach

    Xiaomeisha Beach is a seaside recreation area in Yantian District on Shenzhen’s eastern coast, known locally as 小梅沙海滨. Its setting combines a sandy shoreline, seawater and the hilly coastal landscape that characterizes this part of the city.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Shenzhen
  23. Leal Senado Building Leal Senado Building
    24 2 hours

    Leal Senado Building

    民政總署大樓

    The Leal Senado Building stands in Senado Square at the heart of Macau’s historic centre. Its name means Loyal Senate in Portuguese, recalling the building’s role in colonial municipal government.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Macau
  24. Qianmen Street Qianmen Street
    25 1 hr 30 min

    Qianmen Street

    Qianmen Street is the historic ceremonial southern approach to Beijing's old inner city and its leading traditional commercial thoroughfare.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  25. Sea World Shekou Sea World Shekou
    26 2 hours

    Sea World Shekou

    Sea World Shekou is an open waterfront dining, public-space, and evening precinct in Shenzhen's Shekou district. The area centres on a decommissioned Minghua cruise ship, now permanently moored and converted into a hotel and restaurant complex.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Shenzhen
  26. Banpo Museum Banpo Museum
    27 1 hr 30 min

    Banpo Museum

    The Banpo Museum is an archaeological site museum in eastern Xi'an preserving the remains of a Neolithic Yangshao culture settlement. The site was excavated beginning in 1953 and opened to the public as one of China's first site museums.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  27. Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady
    28 1 hour

    Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady

    The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady is the present cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. Set on a terrace above the historic centre, it has a prominent urban position and remains an active place of worship.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Macau
  28. OCT East OCT East
    29 4 hours

    OCT East

    OCT East is a major theme park resort complex in Shenzhen's Yantian District, developed by Overseas Chinese Town Enterprises. It occupies mountainous coastal terrain east of urban Shenzhen.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Shenzhen
  29. Victoria Peak Victoria Peak
    30 2 hr 30 min

    Victoria Peak

    扯旗山 Victoria Peak

    Victoria Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, 552 metres above sea level, and in the nineteenth century it worked as a natural signalling post for cargo ships coming into the harbour.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Hong Kong
  30. Gao Family Courtyard Gao Family Courtyard
    31 1 hour

    Gao Family Courtyard

    Gao Family Courtyard is a preserved historical residence located within Xian's Muslim Quarter. The compound represents traditional Shaanxi architecture and offers visitors an interior space distinct from the surrounding food streets.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  31. Tai O Tai O
    32 3 hours

    Tai O

    Tai O is a historic fishing village on the western coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is one of the territory's oldest settlements, renowned for its distinctive stilt houses built over tidal flats.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  32. Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha
    33 1 hr 30 min

    Tian Tan Buddha

    天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue

    The Tian Tan Buddha sits on the summit of Mount Muk Yue, 482 metres above sea level, at the edge of the Ngong Ping plateau on Lantau Island.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  33. RMS Queen Elizabeth RMS Queen Elizabeth
    34 45 min

    RMS Queen Elizabeth

    伊利莎白皇后號 RMS Queen Elizabeth

    The RMS Queen Elizabeth was a British ocean liner launched in 1938, which served as a troopship during World War II and later as a luxury transatlantic passenger liner.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  34. Sea World Culture and Arts Center Sea World Culture and Arts Center
    35 2 hours

    Sea World Culture and Arts Center

    The Sea World Culture and Arts Center is a purpose-built cultural institution in Shenzhen's Shekou precinct. Its local name is 海上世界文化艺术中心. The center operates as a distinct museum and arts venue with its own galleries, exhibitions, and theatre spaces.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Shenzhen
  35. Tai Kwun Tai Kwun
    36 2 hours

    Tai Kwun

    Tai Kwun, known locally as 大館, is a revitalised heritage and arts centre in Hong Kong's Central district. The complex occupies the former Central Police Station compound, which served as the headquarters of colonial law enforcement from 1864 to 2006.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Hong Kong
  36. Jin Mao Tower Jin Mao Tower
    37 20 min

    Jin Mao Tower

    金茂大厦

    Jin Mao Tower is a landmark skyscraper in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai's Pudong area. The building stands among the tallest structures in the city and has become an identifiable element of the skyline.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Shanghai
  37. Hong Kong Park Hong Kong Park
    38 1 hour

    Hong Kong Park

    香港公園 Hong Kong Park

    Hong Kong Park is a major public park in Central on Hong Kong Island, set among the towers and steep slopes of the city's financial district.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  38. Central–Mid-levels escalators Central–Mid-levels escalators
    39 45 min

    Central–Mid-levels escalators

    中環至半山自動扶手電梯系統 Central-Mid-Levels Escalator System

    The Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System is a piece of public transport infrastructure that happens to have become a sight.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  39. Tai Mo Shan Tai Mo Shan
    40 20 min

    Tai Mo Shan

    大帽山 Tai Mo Shan

    Tai Mo Shan, known locally as 大帽山, stands as the highest peak in Hong Kong at an elevation that dominates the New Territories landscape.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Hong Kong
  40. Peak Tram Peak Tram
    41 1 hr 30 min

    Peak Tram

    山頂纜車 Peak Tram

    The Peak Tram is a double reversible funicular railway that hauls two tramcars up the north face of Hong Kong Island between Garden Road in Central and Victoria Gap, the saddle in the hills where the Peak Tower stands.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  41. Avenue of Stars Avenue of Stars
    42 45 min

    Avenue of Stars

    星光大道 Avenue of Stars

    The Avenue of Stars is a 440-metre waterfront promenade on the Tsim Sha Tsui shore of Victoria Harbour, built as a tribute to the Hong Kong film industry and laid out as a walk rather than as a building.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  42. Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland
    43 8 hours

    Hong Kong Disneyland

    香港迪士尼樂園 Hong Kong Disneyland

    Hong Kong Disneyland Park sits on reclaimed land at Penny's Bay, on the north-eastern corner of Lantau Island, and is run by Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Hong Kong
  43. Lan Kwai Fong Lan Kwai Fong
    44 45 min

    Lan Kwai Fong

    蘭桂坊 Lan Kwai Fong

    Lan Kwai Fong is a compact nightlife and entertainment district in Central, Hong Kong. The area comprises a cluster of L-shaped streets and alleys that form one of the territory's most concentrated zones of bars, restaurants, and clubs.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  44. Kowloon Park Kowloon Park
    45 1 hour

    Kowloon Park

    九龍公園 Kowloon Park

    Kowloon Park is a large public park in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, giving visitors a broad green pause amid hotels, shopping streets, museums, and busy roads.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  45. Forbidden City Forbidden City
    46 45 min

    Forbidden City

    故宫

    The Forbidden City is the palace complex that housed 24 Ming and Qing emperors and now forms the Palace Museum. Completed in 1420, it covers more than one million square metres and contains around 9,000 architectural bays.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  46. Lion Rock Lion Rock
    47 20 min

    Lion Rock

    獅子山 Lion Rock

    Lion Rock is a prominent mountain in Hong Kong, situated in Sha Tin District within the Lion Rock Country Park. The peak rises above Kowloon and is one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Hong Kong
  47. Summer Palace Summer Palace
    48 45 min

    Summer Palace

    颐和园

    The Summer Palace is Beijing's best-preserved imperial garden, organised around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  48. Hong Kong Space Museum Hong Kong Space Museum
    49 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Space Museum

    香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum

    The Hong Kong Space Museum is a public astronomy and space science museum located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Its distinctive dome-shaped building, resembling a planetarium, stands prominently on the Salisbury Garden phase II site near the waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  49. Hong Kong Wetland Park Hong Kong Wetland Park
    50 1 hour

    Hong Kong Wetland Park

    香港濕地公園 Hong Kong Wetland Park

    Hong Kong Wetland Park is a conservation and education facility located in the New Territories. The site combines a visitor centre with outdoor wetland habitats, serving as both a recreational destination and a venue for ecological study.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  50. Hong Kong Heritage Museum Hong Kong Heritage Museum
    51 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    香港文化博物館 Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a major cultural institution operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  51. Hong Kong Museum of History Hong Kong Museum of History
    52 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of History

    香港歷史博物館 Hong Kong Museum of History

    The Hong Kong Museum of History is a major cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Hong Kong and South China. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, the museum occupies a purpose-built facility.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  52. Lantau Peak Lantau Peak
    53 20 min

    Lantau Peak

    鳳峰 Lantau Peak

    Lantau Peak, known locally as 鳳峰, stands as the highest point on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. This prominent summit rises within Lantau Country Park, offering commanding views across the territory.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Hong Kong
  53. Flagstaff House Flagstaff House
    54 1 hr 30 min

    Flagstaff House

    茶具文物館 Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

    Flagstaff House is Hong Kong’s oldest surviving Western-style building and now houses the Museum of Tea Ware. The historic building stands inside Hong Kong Park in Central, placing colonial architectural heritage beside one of the city’s major urban green spaces.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  54. Noonday Gun Noonday Gun
    55 45 min

    Noonday Gun

    怡和午砲 Noonday Gun

    The Noonday Gun is a historic naval artillery piece located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island. It is famously fired daily at noon, a tradition maintained by Jardine Matheson, the British trading company established in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  55. M+ M+
    56 1 hr 30 min

    M+

    M+ is a museum of visual culture in Hong Kong, located in the West Kowloon Cultural District. It focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, design, architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  56. Kowloon Walled City Park Kowloon Walled City Park
    57 1 hour

    Kowloon Walled City Park

    九龍寨城公園 Kowloon Walled City Park

    Kowloon Walled City Park occupies the site of the former Kowloon Walled City, a densely populated and largely ungoverned settlement that was demolished in the early 1990s.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  57. Temple of Heaven Temple of Heaven
    58 45 min

    Temple of Heaven

    天坛公园

    The Temple of Heaven is a renowned imperial religious complex in Beijing, China. Its local name is 天坛.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  58. Hong Kong Maritime Museum Hong Kong Maritime Museum
    59 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    香港海事博物館 Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the maritime history and heritage of the region.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  59. Hong Kong Railway Museum Hong Kong Railway Museum
    60 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Railway Museum

    香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum

    The Hong Kong Railway Museum occupies a historic building that was formerly the Tai Po Market Railway Station, constructed in 1913.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  60. Nan Lian Garden Nan Lian Garden
    61 1 hour

    Nan Lian Garden

    南蓮園池 Nan Lian Garden

    Nan Lian Garden is a public classical Chinese garden in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is designed in the Tang dynasty style with hills, water features, trees, rocks and wooden structures arranged according to traditional landscaping principles.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  61. Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Science Museum
    62 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Science Museum

    香港科學館 Hong Kong Science Museum

    Hong Kong Science Museum is a public science museum in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. It presents science as something to explore with your hands, eyes, and curiosity rather than only through labels or glass cases.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  62. Cotai Strip Cotai Strip
    63 2 hours

    Cotai Strip

    路氹金光大道

    The Cotai Strip is a major tourism and entertainment zone in Macau, located on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa. The area derives its name from these two islands.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Macau
  63. Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
    64 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    香港抗戰及海防博物館 Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    The Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence is a museum dedicated to Hong Kong's military history, particularly its coastal defence heritage and role during the War of Resistance against Japanese aggression.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  64. Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
    65 1 hour

    Wong Tai Sin Temple

    黃大仙祠 Wong Tai Sin Temple

    Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a working Taoist temple in Kowloon, and the two halves of its name matter.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Hong Kong
  65. Chi Lin Nunnery Chi Lin Nunnery
    66 30 min

    Chi Lin Nunnery

    志蓮淨苑 Chi Lin Nunnery

    Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist temple complex in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1934, it was rebuilt in the 1990s using traditional Tang dynasty architectural techniques with wooden structures assembled without nails.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Hong Kong
  66. Statue of Bruce Lee Statue of Bruce Lee
    67 1 hour

    Statue of Bruce Lee

    李小龍銅像 Bruce Lee Statue

    The Statue of Bruce Lee is an outdoor bronze memorial on the Avenue of Stars beside the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Hong Kong
  67. Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
    68 1 hr 30 min

    Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    孫中山紀念館 Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the life and revolutionary activities of Dr Sun Yat-sen, founding father of the Republic of China.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  68. Former Marine Police Headquarters Former Marine Police Headquarters
    69 45 min

    Former Marine Police Headquarters

    1881 Heritage

    1881 Heritage occupies the Former Marine Police Headquarters, a declared monument in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The compound comprises the main building constructed in 1884, the stable block, and a signal tower added in 1907.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  69. Zhoukoudian site Zhoukoudian site
    70 45 min

    Zhoukoudian site

    周口店北京人遗址

    Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is a paleoanthropological locality in southwest Beijing. It yielded fossils of Homo erectus pekinensis, commonly called Peking Man, in excavations during the early twentieth century.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  70. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
    71 30 min

    Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

    萬佛寺 Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery

    Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a Buddhist temple complex in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Despite its name, it is not a monastery in the traditional sense as no monks reside there.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Hong Kong
  71. Old Summer Palace Old Summer Palace
    72 1 hour

    Old Summer Palace

    圆明园遗址公园

    The Old Summer Palace, known in Chinese as 圆明园 (Yuanmingyuan), was an extensive complex of imperial gardens and palaces in Beijing. Constructed during the Qing dynasty, it served as a primary residence and administrative center for emperors.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Beijing
  72. Central Market Central Market
    73 45 min

    Central Market

    中環街市 Central Market

    Central Market is a historic market building located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. The structure represents one of the city's significant surviving examples of market architecture from the early twentieth century.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  73. Terracotta Army Terracotta Army
    74 1 hr 30 min

    Terracotta Army

    秦始皇兵马俑博物馆

    The Terracotta Army, known locally as the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Site Museum, stands among the most significant archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. This vast subterranean complex lies near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, China.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  74. Sam Tung Uk Museum Sam Tung Uk Museum
    75 1 hr 30 min

    Sam Tung Uk Museum

    三棟屋博物館 Sam Tung Uk Museum

    Sam Tung Uk Museum is a restored Hakka walled village in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  75. Yu Garden Yu Garden
    76 1 hour

    Yu Garden

    豫园

    Yu Garden, written 豫园 and identified as way/40036584, is a classical Chinese garden in Shanghai’s historic old city. Its appeal lies in a carefully arranged sequence of pavilions, water, rockwork, bridges, walls and enclosed paths, rather than one isolated monument.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Shanghai
  76. PMQ PMQ
    77 45 min

    PMQ

    PMQ 元創方

    PMQ, formerly the Police Married Quarters, is a creative hub in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district. The heritage site has been revitalized into a center for design, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  77. Beihai Park Beihai Park
    78 1 hour

    Beihai Park

    北海公园

    Beihai Park is an imperial garden located in central Beijing. It is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Beijing
  78. Hong Kong Film Archive Hong Kong Film Archive
    79 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Film Archive

    香港電影資料館 Hong Kong Film Archive

    The Hong Kong Film Archive in Sai Wan Ho is a cultural venue devoted to Hong Kong’s moving-image heritage. It brings together public exhibitions, film screenings and archival resources, offering a focused way to understand the territory through cinema.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  79. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    80 45 min

    Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

    大雁塔

    The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, known locally as 大雁塔, stands as a prominent Buddhist pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  80. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
    81 45 min

    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

    秦始皇帝陵博物院丽山园

    The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is the burial complex associated with Qin Shi Huang, the ruler who unified China and established the Qin dynasty.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  81. Hong Kong Observation Wheel Hong Kong Observation Wheel
    82 1 hour

    Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    香港摩天輪 The Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a large Ferris wheel on the Central Harbourfront beside Victoria Harbour. Its appeal is the changing view across the water toward Kowloon and back toward Hong Kong Island's dense skyline.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Hong Kong
  82. Small Wild Goose Pagoda Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    83 45 min

    Small Wild Goose Pagoda

    小雁塔

    The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda in Xi'an, also known locally as 小雁塔. It is associated with the Jianfu Temple complex and preserves a major example of Tang Dynasty religious architecture.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  83. Hong Kong Police Museum Hong Kong Police Museum
    84 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Police Museum

    警隊博物館 Police Museum

    Hong Kong Police Museum traces the history of the Hong Kong Police Force from the colonial period to the present.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  84. Po Lin Monastery Po Lin Monastery
    85 2 hr 30 min

    Po Lin Monastery

    寶蓮禪寺 Po Lin Monastery

    Po Lin Monastery is a working Chan (Zen) monastery on the Ngong Ping plateau, in the middle of Lantau Island, at an altitude of about 400 metres and set between Lantau Peak and Lei Nak Peak.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Hong Kong
  85. Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
    86 1 hr 30 min

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    李鄭屋漢墓博物館 Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum preserves a tomb discovered in 1955 during construction work in Sham Shui Po. Dating from the Eastern Han dynasty, the tomb is one of Hong Kong’s most important archaeological sites.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  86. Ruins of St. Paul's Ruins of St. Paul's
    87 45 min

    Ruins of St. Paul's

    大三巴牌坊 Ruínas de São Paulo

    The Ruins of St. Paul's are the surviving granite facade of the Church of Mater Dei and the remains of St. Paul's College in Macau.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Macau
  87. Shing Mun Reservoir Shing Mun Reservoir
    88 45 min

    Shing Mun Reservoir

    城門水塘 Shing Mun Reservoir

    Shing Mun Reservoir is a water storage facility in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Constructed in the 1930s, it represents an important piece of colonial-era infrastructure.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  88. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
    89 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    香港醫學博物館 Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences presents the history of medical science in Hong Kong inside a historic former bacteriological institute. The museum connects public health, scientific research and the development of healthcare in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  89. Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square
    90 45 min

    Tiananmen Square

    天安门广场

    Tiananmen Square is a vast public plaza in central Beijing, China. The local name is 天安门广场. It holds significant historical and political importance as a ceremonial and gathering space.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  90. Xiqu Centre Xiqu Centre
    91 1 hour

    Xiqu Centre

    戲曲中心 Xiqu Centre

    Xiqu Centre is a performing arts venue in Hong Kong dedicated to xiqu, the traditional Chinese opera encompassing Cantonese opera and other regional forms. Opened in 2019, it serves as a major cultural facility within the West Kowloon Cultural District.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Hong Kong
  91. Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery
    92 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery

    展城館 City Gallery

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, also called 展城館 or City Gallery, introduces visitors to the territory’s urban planning, infrastructure, transport networks, harbourfront projects, and future development.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  92. Jingshan Park Jingshan Park
    93 1 hour

    Jingshan Park

    景山公园

    Jingshan Park is a historic imperial garden located immediately north of the Forbidden City in central Beijing. The park centers on Jingshan Hill, an artificial mound created from earth excavated during the construction of the Forbidden City's moat.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Beijing
  93. Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
    94 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

    香港動植物公園 Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Garden

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a historic public garden on a hillside above Central, Hong Kong Island. It combines botanical collections with zoological enclosures, creating a green retreat close to the business district.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Hong Kong
  94. Beijing National Stadium Beijing National Stadium
    95 45 min

    Beijing National Stadium

    国家体育场

    The National Stadium, locally known as 国家体育场, is a major sports venue in Beijing. It was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, serving as the primary stadium for opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics events.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  95. Temple of the Sun Temple of the Sun
    96 1 hour

    Temple of the Sun

    日坛公园

    Ritan Park, known locally as 日坛公园, is a historic park located in Beijing's Chaoyang District.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Beijing
  96. Lung Fu Shan Lung Fu Shan
    97 20 min

    Lung Fu Shan

    龍虎山 Lung Fu Shan

    Lung Fu Shan is a wooded hill and country park area on Hong Kong Island, between the University of Hong Kong and the Victoria Peak area.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Hong Kong
  97. Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai World Financial Center
    98 45 min

    Shanghai World Financial Center

    上海环球金融中心

    Shanghai World Financial Center is a 492-metre, 101-storey skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, completed in 2008 and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Shanghai
  98. Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
    99 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    香港文物探知館 Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre is a cultural institution in Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, devoted to Hong Kong’s archaeological and built heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  99. Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum
    100 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    香港懲教博物館 Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum operated by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department. It is located in Stanley on Hong Kong Island.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to China be?

Twelve to eighteen days can link Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai by high-speed rail, with Shenzhen as a southern extension. Hong Kong and Macao need separate border planning and should not be treated as ordinary domestic stops on the same timetable.

What entry documents are needed for China?

Entry rules differ between mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, even within one journey. Check the official immigration authority for every border segment and match the permission to the passport, purpose, and exact itinerary.

What is the best way to travel around China?

High-speed rail and domestic flights cover mainland distances, while metros handle most urban journeys. Hong Kong uses Octopus and separate border controls, and Macao has its own formalities, so prepare payment and identity requirements for each jurisdiction.

When is a practical time to visit China?

April to May and September to October are only broad mainland planning windows. Beijing, Shanghai, the south, Hong Kong, and Macao have different heat, rain, and holiday pressures; the least flexible regional leg should set the dates.

What money and payment basics apply in China?

Mainland China uses renminbi (CNY), while Hong Kong and Macao use HKD and MOP. Payment systems and card acceptance differ across those jurisdictions, so prepare the appropriate local method before crossing each border.

What practical safety details should I save for China?

On the mainland, save 110 for police and 120 for medical help; Hong Kong and Macao use separate emergency systems. Mainland electricity is recorded as 220 V with Type A, C, and I sockets, while tap-water guidance is not recorded.