Cities
Where to go in China
Explore first-time-friendly city hubs — pick by what you love: history, food, scenery or pandas. Each city page covers where to stay, what to see and how many days to plan.
Interactive city map
Tap a featured city for a guide. Smaller dots show extra covered hubs and province-wide routes.
China coverage map · core cities and regional routes
Beijing
Imperial capital — Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs and Peking duck.
Shanghai
Modern skyline, French Concession charm and the best food scene in China.
Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter street food and a walkable Ming-era wall.
Chengdu
Pandas, Sichuan hotpot and a laid-back teahouse pace.
Guilin / Yangshuo
Karst peaks, the Li River and bamboo rafts at dawn.