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!
Tours in China
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
8 Days Golden Ring of China
11 Days Beauty of China
11 Days Beauty of China
12 Days China Wonders & Pandas
12 Days China Wonders & Pandas
13 Days Grand China with Pandas
13 Days Grand China with Pandas
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
10 Days Essence of China and Magical Avatar Mountain Tour
Travel Memories
Testimonials
- Kandice42 wrote a review 30 April 2024Hamilton, New ZealandHistoric Beijing and Xi’anAll I can say is ... Martha is amazing. Best travel consultant ever! She answered our questions and provided all the information we needed. She was super patient as we figured out what we wanted to do and at the same time prompt with her responses. Thanks for all the emails. Our trip wouldn't have been as great without her help. We booked a private tour for 2 days in Beijing and 2 days in Xi'an. Our guides Jun and Helen were friendly and knowledgeable, and put up with our shopping stops. It is surprising how quickly a complete stranger can feel like part of the family. Our drivers were always on time and we were very glad to sit back and let someone else manage the traffic. We really appreciated the help to get on the bullet train and being picked up from the station at almost midnight. Top notch service. Of the 3 weeks we spent in Asia, Xi'an was definitely our favourite spot. Loved the food, the vibe, and the history. The Terracotta Warriors are a must - one of those things you just can't describe. Come and experience it yourself! Totally recommend China Tours
- Sósanna N wrote a review 29 April 2024IrelandAmazing Adventure in BeijingWhat an amazing trip! Took a 2 day private tour of Beijing with visits to Mutianyu Great Wall, Confucius Temple, Imperial College Museum, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace. Definitely a once in a lifetime trip. My guide, Jeffry, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me lots of tips on where to go/explore in Beijing. Would recommend China Tours to anyone, especially solo travellers! Hope to be back someday
- Vince T wrote a review 26 April 2024
Outstanding in every way! You are a VIPMy wife and I went on a 12 day tour using Chinatours.com seeing Beijing (Capital, Forbidden City and Great Wall), Xi'an (home of the Terracotta Warriors), Chengdu (home of Panda Research), Guilin (Li River Cruise), Yangshuo, and Shanghai. One word, Wow!! The company helps you plan, does all the logistics ie travel, hotel arrangements, worry free. The local tour guides were outstanding. They all were very knowledgeable of the history of their city, you can feel the passion, the guides live their city. Going to China? Highly recommend Chinatours.com - Vadim S wrote a review 17 April 2024
Very well organized tourThe trip was organized very well All tour guides were friendly and helpful Even when flight delayed by 3 hours they We’re waiting for us All accommodations were very comfortable Even last minute changes in plans were accepted and accommodated Martha replied to our remarks immediately at any time Highly recommend China tours.com for future visitors to China - Meg C wrote a review 12 April 2024
Amazing TourOur tour was amazing! We went to Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie and Guilin. Our tour guides were amazing in each location-very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Highly recommend this company, we customise the tour to suit our interests and needs! - Greg C wrote a review 12 April 2024
Family Adventure with China ToursOur Experience with China Tours was amazing! Our family of 6 (our kids range in age from 8-12) loved the sites, food, hotels, schedule, and hospitality. Possibly the best element of our experience was hanging out with our guides Maggie, Helen, Kevin, and Warren who were so personable, knowledgable, and kind. We would highly recommend China Tours to anyone!