Anhui Province · 19 destinations

China travel guides

China spans 19 destinations in our guides — from Huangshan, China, Sanya, Hainan, China, Harbin and more. Each guide is built around neighborhoods, pace, and budget: where to stay, how long to spend, and how to avoid the crowds.

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Huangshan, China

Huangshan, China

China

Granite peaks, mist-filled ravines, and Ming-era merchant villages

Landscape photographers chasing mist, sunrises, and traditional aestheticsHikers comfortable with thousands of steep stone stepsArchitecture buffs interested in Huizhou merchant compounds and wood carving
3 daysRead guide
Sanya, Hainan, China

Sanya, Hainan, China

China

China's tropical resort strip of five-star bays, duty-free hubs, and coastal escapes.

Resort-focused travelers craving international 5-star comfort and spa treatmentsFamilies needing kid-friendly beachfront amenities and water parksMainland China itinerary finishers seeking warm-weather rest after Beijing or Shanghai
4 to 5 daysRead guide
Harbin

Harbin

China

Siberian sub-zero cold, towering ice palaces, and Russian frontier history.

Winter spectacle and extreme-cold enthusiastsArchitecture buffs tracking late imperial Russian and Art Nouveau heritageHearty cold-weather culinary food lovers
3 daysRead guide
Chongqing, China

Chongqing, China

China

A vertical, neon-drenched mountain megalopolis powered by raw spice and layered topography.

Urban architecture nerds and photographersHardcore spice and street-food loversIndependent travelers seeking an intense megacity experience
4 daysRead guide
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

China

The hardware capital of the world and China’s cleanest experiment in hyper-modern urban planning.

Tech and hardware professionalsArchitecture and urbanism enthusiastsTransit and high-speed rail buffs
2 to 3 daysRead guide
Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, China

China

The spiritual homeland of Cantonese culinary culture and Lingnan architecture, draped along the Pearl River.

Dedicated food lovers tracking original Cantonese techniques, roast meats, and dim sumUrban architecture enthusiasts interested in Lingnan heritage juxtaposed against hyper-modern skylinesTransit passengers leveraging 144-hour visa-free policies to explore the Greater Bay Area
3 daysRead guide
Kunming

Kunming

China

China's temperate gateway to Yunnan's wild frontiers and slow-paced living

Culinary enthusiasts seeking rare wild mushrooms and Yunnan ethnic cookingSlow travelers who enjoy urban walking, public parks, and historic teahouse cultureRegional explorers needing an easy acclimatization stop before hitting the high Tibetan plateau
3 daysRead guide
Dali, Yunnan, China

Dali, Yunnan, China

China

A breezy plateau sanctuary between the Cangshan ridge and the alpine shores of Erhai Lake.

Slow-paced independent travelers and digital nomadsCycling and light hiking enthusiastsMinority architecture and heritage textile lovers
3 to 4 daysRead guide
Lijiang, China

Lijiang, China

China

Cobblestone alleys, living Naxi heritage, and glaciated Himalayan limestone at 2,400 meters.

Culture enthusiasts seeking Naxi traditions, Dongba pictographs, and centuries-old timber architectureHikers using the city as an acclimation springboard before heading to Tiger Leaping Gorge or Shangri-LaPhotographers chasing early-morning mountain reflections at Black Dragon Pool and quiet stone alleys
3 daysRead guide
Zhangjiajie, China

Zhangjiajie, China

China

Prehistoric quartz sandstone monoliths rising through mountain mist

Landscape and nature photographersActive hikers accustomed to continuous stone stairsCinematic scenery seekers
4 daysRead guide
Suzhou, Jiangsu

Suzhou, Jiangsu

China

Ming dynasty scholar gardens, canal-laced stone alleys, and quiet tea rooms just 25 minutes past Shanghai's sprawl.

Landscape design enthusiasts and architectural puristsSolo travelers seeking walkable historic cores with excellent transitCouples looking for lantern-lit evening canal strolls and tea ceremonies
3 daysRead guide
Hangzhou, China

Hangzhou, China

China

Poetic willow-fringed waterways, misty terraced tea hills, and cutting-edge tech convenience

Lovers of classical landscapes, traditional gardens, and tea cultureFirst-time visitors to China seeking an easy, scenic entry point before high-density megacitiesCouples seeking serene lakeside walks and historic retreat hotels
3 daysRead guide
Yangshuo, China

Yangshuo, China

China

Ditch the urban rush for towering karst spires, quiet waterways, and valley cycle trails.

Outdoor enthusiasts and road cyclersSport rock climbersCouples looking for boutique riverside retreats
3 to 4 daysRead guide
Guilin, Guangxi, China

Guilin, Guangxi, China

China

Ancient karst towers rising over misty river valleys and cascading rice terraces.

Landscape and outdoor photographers looking for dramatic sunrise viewpointsActive couples wanting quiet cycling along pastoral rural riversCultural travelers interested in southern Chinese minority village traditions
4 to 5 daysRead guide
Chengdu

Chengdu

China

The laid-back culinary capital of Sichuan, where tea culture and ancient history balance the panda rush.

Food travelers seeking authentic, numbing Sichuan heat and UNESCO City of Gastronomy credentialsWildlife and animal lovers prioritizing giant panda conservation basesSlow-paced cultural explorers drawn to teahouse culture, temples, and park life
4 daysRead guide
Xi'an

Xi'an

China

Imperial Silk Road terminus of underground armies, massive fortifications, and street-side hand-pulled noodles.

Archaeology and imperial history buffsFood lovers who crave hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, and Silk Road spicesFirst-time visitors to China building a classic Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai route
3 daysRead guide
Macau

Macau

China

Macau is Portuguese China — casinos, egg tarts, and tiled colonial squares beside megaresorts.

First-timersCultureGambling
1–2 daysRead guide
Beijing

Beijing

China

Beijing is imperial grandeur and modern scale — the Forbidden City, the Wall, and a city that keeps building.

HistoryFirst-time ChinaCulture
3–5 daysRead guide
Shanghai

Shanghai

China

Shanghai is China's futuristic face — the Bund, the Pudong skyline, and xiaolongbao on every corner.

First-timersFood loversCity skylines
3–4 daysRead guide

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