China Attractions

China Attractions

Discover the best sights in China

China popular attractions for the savvy traveler

Read to explore China attractions, but don’t know where to start?
That shouldn’t stop you from creating your ultimate list of best sights for a tour of this amazing country that offers surprise and delight at every destination. 

If anyone knows China highlights, it’s our wonderful multilingual travel guides on the ground in over 20 cities. As locals who love their home town and are proud and excited to share it with you, we asked them to put together everything you should know about the main China highlights when you visit. That way, you learn first hand from an expert before you depart and you will enjoy a more enriching experience while you’re here. 

Fancy diving into the incredible history of the Great Wall or the intrigue and mystery of the Forbidden City? We have you covered. What about Chengdu’s pandas, the phenomenal rice terraces in Longji, or Xian’s remarkable underground Terracotta Army? There literally is no shortage of China attractions, so creating your bucket list could be a challenge. So why not start here and learn from those who know China? It’s just another way we’re building bridges to connect people through history, culture, and experiences.


China Popular Attractions

To help plan your holiday, explore this list of popular attractions that incorporates must-see sights in key destinations like Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Lhasa. We absolutely want you to make the most of every minute on your travels, so we’ve included essential background information (there’s always history involved with China highlights!), as well as useful details about travel to and from, entry prices, and more. Our travel guides have pulled out all stops to prepare the kind of information they share on tour, however if there’s something extra you have to know, simply get in touch. We are here to help!

Forbidden City

Forbidden City

Great Wall

Great Wall

Terracotta Army

Terracotta Army

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The Bund

The Bund

Yu Garden and Yu Garden Bazaar

Yu Garden and Yu Garden Bazaar

Chengdu pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre

Chengdu pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre

Li River

Li River

Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces

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Shaolin temple cultural experience

Shaolin temple cultural experience


Tours in China

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities


Destination
Beijing Xi’an
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities

6 Days China Ancient Capitals - A Tale of Two Cities

8 Days Golden Ring of China


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

8 Days Golden Ring of China

8 Days Golden Ring of China

11 Days Beauty of China


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Guilin Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

11 Days Beauty of China

11 Days Beauty of China
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13 Days China Wonders & Pandas


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Guilin Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

13 Days China Wonders & Pandas

13 Days China Wonders & Pandas

13 Days Grand China with Panda


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

13 Days Grand China with Panda

13 Days Grand China with Panda

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Zhangjiajie Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour

10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour

Travel Memories

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Testimonials


isabelle1610
isabelle1610
Reviewed on Sept 23, 2025
Tripadvisor score Great

Sept 2025 • Solo

I had a fantastic trip in China. I was met by 4 different guides in China in each city. In Beijing, I was met by Lindsey , in Xian By Linda, Warren in Shangai and Mathew in Hong kong. They were all very professional and I enjoyed the stories. You have a beautiful country and a lot of history I will definitely recommend China Tours. I met some wonderful people too. The highlight of the tour was surprising my son Jason in Hong Kong as he was celebrating his 30th 🥰
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Lachlan A
Lachlan A
Reviewed on Sept 18, 2025
Tripadvisor score Beijing Tour is Fun!

Sept 2025 • Solo

I had an amazing tour of the main cultural attractions in Beijing with my tour guide Lee. The experience was so easy and fun with her guidance, sense of humour and suggestions of places to eat and experiences to try in addition of the tour. Highly recommended.
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Mircea D
Mircea D
Reviewed on Sept 17, 2025
Tripadvisor score The best tour I have ever had

Sept 2025 • Solo

Usually I only write negative reviews, but this time it is an exception. Unfortunately I can give only 5 stars, but the company deserves 100 stars. Everything was exceptional, from organizing starting with some places I had in mind to visit, to every single detail of the trip. In other words it was perfect. I chose what I wanted to visit and Martha, the person who replied to my first inquiry, proposed the tour. I wanted to be alone in the tour, which is the best (only you and the guide), but maybe due to the requests, in two places I was with another couple from USA, which was really great. While on tour I realized that there are places I want to visit, but there was no time for this. This means next year I have to come back, but this time I will be alone. There are some things when you have to be alone, no matter how nice the other group members are. Of course if I will come back, I will use China Tours.
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Mark A
Mark A
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025
Tripadvisor score Amazing China

Aug 2025 • Couples

We had a great 14 day trip with a week gap in the middle to attend the world games in Chengdu. With only three weeks before we departed Dora provided a draft itinerary in 2 hours that required only minor changes. Dora was always available to sort any issues for the whole trip - but tracking down our lost luggage was an outstanding effort. In Guilin we were greeted by Joanne who made our first days in China very memorable, Longji rice terraces and trying local food were highlights. Thanks for the thoughtful train snacks Joanne. Lucy met us at Zhangjiajie and was great company as well as a great guide especially in the amazing and extensive Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Thanks for the local restaurant tips Lucy. The fast train across the mountains that divide southern and northern China to Xi’an, led us to Helen and her driver who covered both exits to ensure we did not get lost. Helen shared her love and vast knowledge of ancient China - terracotta warriors, and the amazing historic and modern Xi’an. Thanks Helen you brought two thousand years of history and the Silk Road to life. Our last fast train brought us to Beijing and the super resilient Lee, preparations for the victory over Japan parade in Tiananmen Square complicated things and meant that despite great effort by Lee and Dora we will have to visit the square next time. Lee managed the situation very well and we enjoyed our forbidden city, summer palace, Hutongs and temple of heaven day followed by a whole day on the Great Wall which was amazing. Thanks Lee, smiling and super cool under pressure. Special thanks to all our drivers, whose skill, patience and endless bottles of water made every trip stress free. All our hotels were well chosen and met or exceeded expectations. China was fascinating, friendly and full of new experiences, China tours made sure we enjoyed every moment. We’ll be recommending them to our friends and hope to come back and explore more of this beautiful country .
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Tim C
Tim C
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
Tripadvisor score Beijing tour

Aug 2025 • Couples

Our guide Linda was fantastic and to have a guide and a driver Zhang made the most of our tour of Beijing with no stress. We got picked up on arrival right from the start and delivered to our departure at the end.
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Sarinee Y
Sarinee Y
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
Tripadvisor score Beijing tour

Aug 2025 • Friends

Linda and the Zhang doing wonderful jobs. Thank you so much for show us around Beijing. .I enjoyed the time in Beijing so much
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Petra H
Petra H
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Tripadvisor score A very professional and friendly team. We had a great and unforgettable trip thanks to The China Guide.

Aug 2025 • Friends

The team at The China Guide was very reliable and understanding, even in the planning phase. With a lot of patience, our individual needs and ideas were addressed. Short-term requests or change requests were quickly taken into account. Planning and organizing the trip was completely uncomplicated and fast through WeChat and email. The guides booked on site were punctual and reliable. The contact absolutely uncomplicated and reliable. So we were able to put together our very individual journey and it went smoothly and optimally. Thank you dear team from China Guide (Lina, Lily, Jack and Alice). Petra and Juliet.
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Fay O
Fay O
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Tripadvisor score A Beautiful Travel Memory

Apr 2025 • Friends

My bestie and I visited China in April for a "recharging holiday". We absolutely had a really wonderful time there. Martha help us for designing a unique private tour according to my "wishing list". We visited Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. The tranquil classical Chinese garden, the amazing ancient water town, the historic tea house, the authentic local food, the exciting custom clothing experience, and the knowledgeable tour guides, are all my beautiful travel memory. Thank you ChinaTours.com for the professional and premium quality services!
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