The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in china"
Named by 5 of 81. ShanghaiChinaEasiest big city to get around without speaking Chinese.The Bund promenade runs along the Huangpu River with skyline views.Best time to visit Shanghai
Named by 5 of 82. BeijingChinaA mix of historic and modern, with plenty to do.Called the natural starting point for a first trip to China.Best time to visit Beijing
Named by 4 of 83. Great Wall of ChinaChinaSpring or autumn is the best time to visit the wall.The Mutianyu section near Beijing is one of the most accessible stretches.
Named by 4 of 8
4. Forbidden City
Beijing, China
Sits right next to Tiananmen Square and is always very busy.
Covers 178 acres of palaces, courtyards and gardens.
Named by 3 of 85. ZhangjiajieHunan, ChinaA UNESCO World Heritage Site known for sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar.Heavy fog in winter can hide the views, so pick a clear day.
Named by 3 of 86. Xi'anShaanxi, ChinaHome to the Terracotta Army, about 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers.The city wall has a 14-kilometer perimeter that can be cycled.
Named by 2 of 87. Guilin and the Li RiverGuangxi, ChinaKnown for karst mountains and river cruises.
Named by 2 of 88. ChengduSichuan, ChinaA conservation center lets visitors see giant pandas up close.
One long-term visitor says crime and robbery are very low and the country is extremely safe. The same writer warns of language barriers outside big cities.
What are the top 5 tourist places?
Listed first as popular attractions: the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, and the Terracotta Army in Xi'an.
Which part of China has the most beautiful scenery?
Guilin and the Li River in Guangxi are listed for karst mountains and river cruises; Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou also appear.
Named by 5 of 81. ShanghaiEasiest big city to get around without speaking Chinese.The Bund promenade runs along the Huangpu River with skyline views.Best time to visit Shanghai
Named by 5 of 82. BeijingA mix of historic and modern, with plenty to do.Called the natural starting point for a first trip to China.Best time to visit Beijing
Named by 4 of 83. Great Wall of ChinaSpring or autumn is the best time to visit the wall.The Mutianyu section near Beijing is one of the most accessible stretches.
