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Terraced rice fields cascading down forested mountains, home to Zhuang and Yao villages — spectacular at sunrise.

The classic cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, past the karst peaks that appear on China's ¥20 note.

Chengdu's best-preserved Buddhist temple, with serene courtyards, incense, and a famous vegetarian restaurant.

The world's best place to see giant pandas up close, including cubs in the nursery — go at feeding time.

One of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China — walk or cycle the full 14-km loop for sweeping views of old and new Xi'an.

Thousands of life-size clay warriors guarding the tomb of China's first emperor — one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th centu…

A 450-year-old Ming-dynasty garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions, hidden beside a lively bazaar in old Shanghai.

Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade, where colonial-era grandeur faces the futuristic Pudong skyline across the river.

The best-restored Great Wall section for first-timers — greener, less crowded than Badaling, and easy to reach from Beijing.

The world's largest palace complex and the imperial heart of China for 500 years — plan your route, tickets and timing before you go.

The home of Zigong's famous lantern festival.

Desert dunes meeting the Yellow River.