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Beijing centers on historic sites, Shanghai is a modern metropolis, and Hong Kong has yet another character. The country is vast, so traveling between cities takes considerable time.

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Based on Beijing · 5-year average

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8° Mar

15° Apr

21° May

27° Jun

27° Jul

25° Aug

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Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China, a historic city with 3,000 years of history. It's a great place to explore ancient landmarks such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

45 sights 9 guides Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta in southern China. People of many nationalities live together in its compact area, giving the city a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

45 sights 9 guides Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Shanghai

Shanghai is a city on the lower Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River running through its downtown. As China's largest economic and financial hub, it offers a vibrant urban landscape.

45 sights 9 guides Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Macau

Macau is a special administrative region of China that was a Portuguese colony before being returned to China in 1999. It pairs well with a short trip to the nearby city of Zhuhai.

45 sights 9 guides Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of China's Hubei province, located where the Yangtze and Han rivers meet. Formed from the merger of three cities—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—it offers a varied and diverse character.

31 sights 9 guides Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

Top sights in China

Museums & galleries

Forbidden City

Located in the heart of Beijing, this former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties is considered the largest palace complex in the world. With hundreds of interconnected buildings and rooms, it's a great place to take your time exploring the grandeur of the old imperial court.

Parks & gardens

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is a vast plaza stretching out in front of the main gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing. As one of China's most iconic landmarks, it's a great place to explore along with the surrounding architecture.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Heaven

A Confucian altar complex in Beijing where Ming and Qing emperors once prayed to heaven for good harvests. Covering an area four times the size of the Forbidden City, it lets you sense the traces of these ancient rites as you walk the grounds.

Nature

Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island is where the city's political and commercial activity is concentrated, making it the central district that represents Hong Kong. Walking through the city streets, you can experience the vibrant energy of Hong Kong.

Castles & palaces

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a garden palace in northwestern Beijing, centered on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, where lakes, gardens, and classical architecture come together. It's a lovely place to stroll along the vast lake and take in the tranquil scenery.

Views & landmarks

Shanghai World Financial Center

A 494-meter skyscraper in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, a landmark that defines the city's skyline. Its observation deck offers a sweeping view of the entire city.

Views & landmarks

Shanghai Tower

A towering skyscraper in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, standing 632 meters tall with 128 floors. From this world-class high-rise, visitors can look down over Shanghai's skyline.

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Views & landmarks

Jin Mao Tower

Jin Mao Tower is a skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, standing 421 meters tall with 88 floors. Completed in 1998, it offers sweeping views over the city center.