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Shanghai

上海

15 places

Shanghai is a dazzling gem born from the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. Stroll along the Bund to admire its colonial-era architecture, then look across the Huangpu River to the futuristic skyscrapers of Lujiazui. In the same day, you can wander the winding paths of Yu Garden, a classic Chinese landscape garden, and explore Shikumen lanes to uncover the city’s unique “Haipai” (Shanghai-style) heritage—a living duet of tradition and tomorrow.

Popular places|Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street · Oriental Pearl Tower · Lujiazui

Beijing

北京

16 places

Beijing, the capital of China, is a city steeped in over 3,000 years of history. Here you can walk through the majestic Forbidden City, stand on the legendary Great Wall, and gaze at the sacred Temple of Heaven. To experience real Beijing life, lose yourself in its hutongs (traditional alleys), listen to the rhythmic shouts of street vendors, enjoy the vivid art of Peking Opera, and treat yourself to the city’s iconic crispy roast duck.

Popular places|Tiananmen Square · National Museum of China · The Forbidden City

Chengdu

成都

12 places

Chengdu is the beloved hometown of giant pandas, where you can have a close encounter with these national treasures. Yet its true magic lies in its “bashi” (laid-back) lifestyle: sip tea from a covered bowl in a traditional park teahouse, savor the numbing-spicy thrill of a Sichuan hotpot at night, and watch a mesmerizing face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera. Voted one of China’s happiest cities, Chengdu quietly invites you to slow down and enjoy life.

Popular places|Chunxi Road · Taikoo Li · Chengdu Panda Base

Hangzhou

杭州

12 places

“Above there is heaven, below there are Hangzhou and Suzhou.” The soul of Hangzhou lies in its West Lake, a living Chinese ink-wash painting that transforms with the seasons—from spring blossoms on Su Causeway to summer lotus in Breeze-Ruffled Lotus Yard. As the home of Longjing tea and exquisite silk, a boat ride on the lake, accompanied by distant temple bells, instantly reveals why Marco Polo hailed it as “the city of Heaven.”

Popular places|Orioles Singing in the Willows · Leifeng Pagoda · Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

Guangzhou

广州

15 places

Guangzhou, a historic starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, is a paradise for food lovers. A true local morning begins with “Yum Cha” (tea drinking)—savoring delicate shrimp dumplings and other dim sum amid the fragrance of Chinese tea. Beyond the dining table, you can admire the exquisite Lingnan-style Chen Clan Ancestral Hall or stroll the European-styled Shamian Island, feeling the city’s open-minded and graceful southern charm.

Popular places|Shamian Island · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Canton Tower

Chongqing

重庆

21 places

Chongqing is a vertical megacity built on mountains, famous for its mind-bending 8D landscape where a monorail zips right through an apartment building. When night falls, the stilted houses of Hongya Cave light up like a scene from the animated film Spirited Away. As one of the birthplaces of hotpot, the aroma of bubbling spicy broth fills the air, mixing with the dramatic sight of two rivers merging—a signature spectacle of bold Bayu culture.

Popular places|Liberation Monument · Shancheng Trail · Shibati

Xi'an

西安

14 places

Xi’an, the cradle of Chinese civilization, served as the capital for 13 ancient dynasties. It is home to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, an underground army silently guarding the tomb of China’s first emperor. You can cycle atop the ancient City Wall at sunset, then wander the stone-paved Muslim Quarter to taste a spicy meat-stuffed bun and catch a shadow puppet show—glimpses of the glorious Silk Road’s starting point.

Popular places|Bell Tower · Drum Tower · Xi'an City Wall

Suzhou

苏州

13 places

Suzhou is a city of classical gardens, where entire microcosms of nature are created within a small space. Masterpieces like the Humble Administrator’s Garden embody the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature through artfully arranged rocks, water, and pavilions. Glide along the ancient canals of Pingjiang Road and listen to the melodic notes of Kunqu Opera—one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera—and you step right into a poetic ink painting of the serene Jiangnan water towns.

Popular places|Tiger Hill · Hanshan Temple · Xiyuan Temple