The Forbidden City
Beijing
The world's largest imperial palace complex — 9,999 rooms at the heart of Beijing.
Ancient Landmarks
Discover the best ancient landmarks experiences across China.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu
Beijing
The most scenic restored section of the Great Wall, with toboggan runs and far fewer crowds.
Summer Palace
Beijing
A vast imperial garden of lakes, pavilions, and covered walkways northwest of Beijing.
Wuhou Shrine
Chengdu
A temple complex honouring the heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, set in lush gardens.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Chengdu
The world's largest stone Buddha, carved from a clifftop where three rivers meet.
Dazu Rock Carvings
Chongqing
UNESCO-listed cliff sculptures of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian scenes carved over 1,000 years.
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Guangzhou
An extraordinary complex of Qing-era halls covered in intricate ceramic and wood carvings.
Lingyin Temple
Hangzhou
One of China's largest Buddhist temples, nestled among ancient camphor trees and cliff carvings.
Six Harmonies Pagoda
Hangzhou
A 60m Song dynasty pagoda overlooking the Qiantang River — famed for the tidal bore each autumn.
Saint Sophia Cathedral
Harbin
A striking Byzantine cathedral and symbol of Harbin's Russian colonial heritage.
Lantau Island & Big Buddha
Hong Kong
A 34m bronze Buddha sitting above the clouds on Lantau — reached by spectacular cable car.
Confucius Temple Nanjing
Nanjing
A bustling riverside complex of temples, markets, and Qinhuai River boat rides.
Ancient City Wall
Xian
The best-preserved city wall in China — rent a bike and cycle the full 14km circuit on top.
Shaanxi History Museum
Xian
One of China's finest museums — 370,000 artefacts spanning 1.15 million years of Shaanxi history.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xian
A Tang dynasty Buddhist pagoda that once housed scriptures brought from India by Xuanzang.
Potala Palace
Lhasa
The iconic white and red winter palace of the Dalai Lama, rising above Lhasa at 3,700m.
Jokhang Temple
Lhasa
Tibet's most sacred temple, drawing pilgrims who prostrate themselves around its circuit.
Sera Monastery
Lhasa
A great Gelug monastery famous for its animated monk debates held each afternoon.
Ruins of St Paul's
Macau
The iconic baroque facade of a 17th-century cathedral — Macau's most photographed landmark.
Senado Square
Macau
A UNESCO-listed square of Portuguese mosaic pavements surrounded by pastel colonial buildings.
A-Ma Temple Macau
Macau
Macau's oldest temple, dedicated to the sea goddess who gave the city its name.
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Nanjing
A grand hilltop mausoleum honouring the founder of modern China, set in Purple Mountain.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Suzhou
The largest and most celebrated classical garden in Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiger Hill Suzhou
Suzhou
A storied hill topped by a leaning pagoda, gardens, and 2,500 years of legend.
Yellow Crane Tower
Wuhan
A legendary tower on the Yangtze with panoramic city views — one of China's Four Great Towers.
Hubei Provincial Museum
Wuhan
Home to the extraordinary Marquis Yi of Zeng tomb treasures and ancient bronze bells.