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China

4.4
Landmarks · Observation Decks · History Museums
With well over 1.3 billion residents, China represents the most populous country in the world, considered by many the cradle of civilization thanks to its history spanning many millennia. While a single trip to China rarely satisfies curious travelers, a well-organized tour reveals a land of awe-inspiring natural scenery, ancient monuments, and giant cities, where the diverse population includes almost 60 different ethnic groups speaking dozens of distinct languages. While many Westerners may know China mostly for its centuries-old tradition of martial arts, discerning travelers visit this vast nation for its outstanding cuisine, pristine landscapes, epic train journeys, and small towns of hardworking and genuinely hospitable people. Use our China trip planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to China.
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    Top China tours

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    Places to visit in China

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    Popular things to do in China

    Mutianyu Great Wall
    World heritage site
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Beijing
    4.8
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    The Bund (Wai Tan) ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    The Bund (Wai Tan)
    Shanghai
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    History Museum
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    Xi'an
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) ©
    World heritage site
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
    Beijing
    4.6
    Duration: 5 hours

    Historic Sites in China

    The Great Wall at Badaling ©
    World heritage site
    The Great Wall at Badaling
    Beijing
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    Jinshanling Great Wall
    Great Wall
    Jinshanling Great Wall
    Luanping County
    4.9
    Duration: 6 hours
    Potala Palace ©
    World heritage site
    Potala Palace
    Lhasa
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jokhang Temple ©
    World heritage site
    Jokhang Temple
    Lhasa
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in China

    Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve ©
    National Park
    Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve
    Jiuzhaigou County
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mt. Huangshan ©
    World heritage site
    Mt. Huangshan
    Huangshan
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Lantau island ©
    Island
    Lantau island
    Hong Kong
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    Longmen Grottoes
    World heritage site
    Longmen Grottoes
    Luoyang
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in China

    The Palace Museum ©
    World heritage site
    The Palace Museum
    Beijing
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) ©
    Specialty Museum
    Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
    Shanghai
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lama Temple (Yonghegong) ©
    History Museum
    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    Beijing
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Hong Kong Museum of History ©
    History Museum
    Hong Kong Museum of History
    Hong Kong
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in China

    Mogao Caves ©
    World heritage site
    Mogao Caves
    Dunhuang
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sera Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Sera Monastery
    Lhasa
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Lhasa
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Huanglong Scenic Valley ©
    World heritage site
    Huanglong Scenic Valley
    Songpan County
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in China

    Yu Garden (Yuyuan) ©
    Garden
    Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
    Shanghai
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Classical Gardens of Suzhou ©
    World heritage site
    The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
    Suzhou
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Imperial Garden
    Garden
    Imperial Garden
    Changchun
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Nan Lian Garden ©
    Park
    Nan Lian Garden
    Hong Kong
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    KA Atelier - Beginners Chinese Painting workshop ©
    Lesson / Workshop
    KA Atelier - Beginners Chinese Painting workshop
    Hong Kong
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lantau Blue ©
    Lesson / Workshop
    Lantau Blue
    Hong Kong
    4.0
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    UnTour Shanghai Food Tours ©
    Nightlife
    UnTour Shanghai Food Tours
    Shanghai
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    MingCha Tea House ©
    Lesson / Workshop
    MingCha Tea House
    Hong Kong
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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