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China

A photograph of China
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China covers 9.6 million km², third largest of any country, and holds more than 1.4 billion people — about 17 per cent of everyone alive. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, two of them special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital; Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Between them the land runs from the Central Plain and the Yangtze and Yellow rivers out to desert, plateau, subtropical and temperate forest, and the Himalayas in the southwest. The first decision a visitor makes here is therefore not which sight to see but which climate to travel in.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Ping An Finance Centre Ping An Finance Centre
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Ping An Finance Centre

    Ping An Finance Centre is a 599.1-metre skyscraper in Shenzhen's Futian District, with the Free Sky observation deck forming its principal public visitor experience.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Shenzhen
  2. Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter
    03 2 hours

    Muslim Quarter

    Xi'an Muslim Quarter is a lived commercial and residential district in the city centre, known for Hui culture, mosques and food streets. It is not one market hall or a single ticketed attraction.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Xi'an
  3. OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park
    04 2 hours

    OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park

    OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park is a former industrial compound in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, reshaped into a cultural quarter by Overseas Chinese Town. Factory buildings now hold galleries, studios, creative workspaces, shops, cafés, restaurants, and event venues.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Shenzhen
  4. Nanjing Road Nanjing Road
    05 2 hours

    Nanjing Road

    南京路

    Nanjing Road is a major commercial thoroughfare in Shanghai, widely recognised as one of China's premier shopping streets. The road stretches west from the Bund and divides into Nanjing Road East and Nanjing Road West.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Shanghai
  5. Taipa Village Taipa Village
    06 2 hours

    Taipa Village

    氹仔舊城區

    Taipa Village is a historic district on Taipa Island, Macau, preserving Portuguese colonial architecture alongside southern Chinese building styles. The area represents a fusion settlement pattern characteristic of Macau's UNESCO World Heritage status.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Macau
  6. The House of Dancing Water The House of Dancing Water
    07 1 hr 30 min

    The House of Dancing Water

    The House of Dancing Water is a large-scale water-based theatrical production at City of Dreams Macau. Created by Franco Dragone, it combines acrobatics, martial arts, diving, and motorcycle stunts in a purpose-built theatre with a transforming pool.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • Macau
  7. Macao Giant Panda Pavilion Macao Giant Panda Pavilion
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Macao Giant Panda Pavilion

    Macao Giant Panda Pavilion is a wildlife attraction dedicated to giant pandas in Macau. It gives visitors a chance to observe these animals in a managed setting while learning about their behaviour and conservation.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Macau
  8. Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping 360
    09 2 hours

    Ngong Ping 360

    昂坪360

    Ngong Ping 360 is a cable-car system on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, connecting Tung Chung to the Ngong Ping highland village area.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Hong Kong
  9. Xintiandi Xintiandi
    10 1 hr 30 min

    Xintiandi

    Xintiandi is a pedestrianized entertainment and shopping district in central Shanghai. The area comprises restored traditional shikumen lane houses, a distinctive architectural form combining Western and Chinese elements that was prevalent in the city from the 1860s to the 1930s.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Shanghai
  10. Grand Tang Mall Grand Tang Mall
    11 2 hours

    Grand Tang Mall

    Grand Tang Mall is a large-scale pedestrian cultural and commercial district in Xi'an, developed as a flagship project celebrating Tang dynasty heritage.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Xi'an
  11. Leal Senado Building Leal Senado Building
    12 2 hours

    Leal Senado Building

    民政總署大樓

    The Leal Senado Building stands in Senado Square at the heart of Macau’s historic centre. Its name means Loyal Senate in Portuguese, recalling the building’s role in colonial municipal government.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Macau
  12. Qianmen Street Qianmen Street
    13 1 hr 30 min

    Qianmen Street

    Qianmen Street is the historic ceremonial southern approach to Beijing's old inner city and its leading traditional commercial thoroughfare.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Beijing
  13. Sea World Shekou Sea World Shekou
    14 2 hours

    Sea World Shekou

    Sea World Shekou is an open waterfront dining, public-space, and evening precinct in Shenzhen's Shekou district. The area centres on a decommissioned Minghua cruise ship, now permanently moored and converted into a hotel and restaurant complex.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Shenzhen
  14. Banpo Museum Banpo Museum
    15 1 hr 30 min

    Banpo Museum

    The Banpo Museum is an archaeological site museum in eastern Xi'an preserving the remains of a Neolithic Yangshao culture settlement. The site was excavated beginning in 1953 and opened to the public as one of China's first site museums.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  15. Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha
    16 1 hr 30 min

    Tian Tan Buddha

    天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue

    The Tian Tan Buddha sits on the summit of Mount Muk Yue, 482 metres above sea level, at the edge of the Ngong Ping plateau on Lantau Island.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  16. Sea World Culture and Arts Center Sea World Culture and Arts Center
    17 2 hours

    Sea World Culture and Arts Center

    The Sea World Culture and Arts Center is a purpose-built cultural institution in Shenzhen's Shekou precinct. Its local name is 海上世界文化艺术中心. The center operates as a distinct museum and arts venue with its own galleries, exhibitions, and theatre spaces.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Shenzhen
  17. Tai Kwun Tai Kwun
    18 2 hours

    Tai Kwun

    Tai Kwun, known locally as 大館, is a revitalised heritage and arts centre in Hong Kong's Central district. The complex occupies the former Central Police Station compound, which served as the headquarters of colonial law enforcement from 1864 to 2006.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Hong Kong
  18. Peak Tram Peak Tram
    19 1 hr 30 min

    Peak Tram

    山頂纜車 Peak Tram

    The Peak Tram is a double reversible funicular railway that hauls two tramcars up the north face of Hong Kong Island between Garden Road in Central and Victoria Gap, the saddle in the hills where the Peak Tower stands.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Hong Kong
  19. Hong Kong Space Museum Hong Kong Space Museum
    20 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Space Museum

    香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum

    The Hong Kong Space Museum is a public astronomy and space science museum located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Its distinctive dome-shaped building, resembling a planetarium, stands prominently on the Salisbury Garden phase II site near the waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  20. Hong Kong Heritage Museum Hong Kong Heritage Museum
    21 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    香港文化博物館 Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a major cultural institution operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  21. Hong Kong Museum of History Hong Kong Museum of History
    22 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of History

    香港歷史博物館 Hong Kong Museum of History

    The Hong Kong Museum of History is a major cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Hong Kong and South China. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, the museum occupies a purpose-built facility.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  22. Flagstaff House Flagstaff House
    23 1 hr 30 min

    Flagstaff House

    茶具文物館 Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

    Flagstaff House is Hong Kong’s oldest surviving Western-style building and now houses the Museum of Tea Ware. The historic building stands inside Hong Kong Park in Central, placing colonial architectural heritage beside one of the city’s major urban green spaces.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  23. M+ M+
    24 1 hr 30 min

    M+

    M+ is a museum of visual culture in Hong Kong, located in the West Kowloon Cultural District. It focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, design, architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  24. Hong Kong Maritime Museum Hong Kong Maritime Museum
    25 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    香港海事博物館 Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the maritime history and heritage of the region.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  25. Hong Kong Railway Museum Hong Kong Railway Museum
    26 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Railway Museum

    香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum

    The Hong Kong Railway Museum occupies a historic building that was formerly the Tai Po Market Railway Station, constructed in 1913.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  26. Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Science Museum
    27 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Science Museum

    香港科學館 Hong Kong Science Museum

    Hong Kong Science Museum is a public science museum in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. It presents science as something to explore with your hands, eyes, and curiosity rather than only through labels or glass cases.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  27. Cotai Strip Cotai Strip
    28 2 hours

    Cotai Strip

    路氹金光大道

    The Cotai Strip is a major tourism and entertainment zone in Macau, located on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa. The area derives its name from these two islands.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Macau
  28. Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
    29 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    香港抗戰及海防博物館 Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    The Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence is a museum dedicated to Hong Kong's military history, particularly its coastal defence heritage and role during the War of Resistance against Japanese aggression.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  29. Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
    30 1 hr 30 min

    Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    孫中山紀念館 Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the life and revolutionary activities of Dr Sun Yat-sen, founding father of the Republic of China.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  30. Terracotta Army Terracotta Army
    31 1 hr 30 min

    Terracotta Army

    秦始皇兵马俑博物馆

    The Terracotta Army, known locally as the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Site Museum, stands among the most significant archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. This vast subterranean complex lies near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, China.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  31. Sam Tung Uk Museum Sam Tung Uk Museum
    32 1 hr 30 min

    Sam Tung Uk Museum

    三棟屋博物館 Sam Tung Uk Museum

    Sam Tung Uk Museum is a restored Hakka walled village in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  32. Hong Kong Film Archive Hong Kong Film Archive
    33 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Film Archive

    香港電影資料館 Hong Kong Film Archive

    The Hong Kong Film Archive in Sai Wan Ho is a cultural venue devoted to Hong Kong’s moving-image heritage. It brings together public exhibitions, film screenings and archival resources, offering a focused way to understand the territory through cinema.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  33. Hong Kong Police Museum Hong Kong Police Museum
    34 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Police Museum

    警隊博物館 Police Museum

    Hong Kong Police Museum traces the history of the Hong Kong Police Force from the colonial period to the present.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  34. Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
    35 1 hr 30 min

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    李鄭屋漢墓博物館 Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum preserves a tomb discovered in 1955 during construction work in Sham Shui Po. Dating from the Eastern Han dynasty, the tomb is one of Hong Kong’s most important archaeological sites.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  35. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
    36 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    香港醫學博物館 Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences presents the history of medical science in Hong Kong inside a historic former bacteriological institute. The museum connects public health, scientific research and the development of healthcare in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  36. Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery
    37 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery

    展城館 City Gallery

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, also called 展城館 or City Gallery, introduces visitors to the territory’s urban planning, infrastructure, transport networks, harbourfront projects, and future development.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  37. Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
    38 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

    香港動植物公園 Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Garden

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a historic public garden on a hillside above Central, Hong Kong Island. It combines botanical collections with zoological enclosures, creating a green retreat close to the business district.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Hong Kong
  38. Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
    39 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    香港文物探知館 Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre is a cultural institution in Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, devoted to Hong Kong’s archaeological and built heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  39. Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum
    40 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    香港懲教博物館 Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum operated by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department. It is located in Stanley on Hong Kong Island.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  40. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
    41 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

    香港視覺藝術中心 Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

    The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is a visual arts facility in Hong Kong. It operates under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  41. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
    42 1 hr 30 min

    Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

    毛主席纪念堂

    Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is the state memorial at the southern end of Tiananmen Square. Its public route normally passes through security and the memorial chambers in a controlled one-way flow.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  42. Shanghai Museum Shanghai Museum
    43 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Museum

    上海博物馆

    Shanghai Museum is the People’s Square museum of Chinese art in central Shanghai, identified here as way/161090899.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  43. Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre
    44 1 hr 30 min

    Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre

    衞生教育展覽及資料中心 Health Education Exhibition and Resource Centre

    The Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre is a public health education facility in Hong Kong. Its Chinese name is 衞生教育展覽及資料中心. The centre serves as a venue for promoting health awareness and providing educational resources to the public.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  44. Hong Kong Museum of Education Hong Kong Museum of Education
    45 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Education

    香港教育博物館

    Hong Kong Museum of Education focuses on the history and development of education in Hong Kong. Its subject reaches beyond classrooms to teaching practice, learning, educational policy and the institutions that shaped society.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  45. National Museum of China National Museum of China
    46 1 hr 30 min

    National Museum of China

    中国国家博物馆

    The National Museum of China stands on the east side of Tiananmen Square in central Beijing. It occupies a vast building that merged the former Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  46. Prince Gong's Mansion Prince Gong's Mansion
    47 1 hr 30 min

    Prince Gong's Mansion

    恭王府

    Prince Gong Mansion, known locally as 恭王府, stands as one of Beijing's most significant surviving aristocratic residences from the Qing dynasty era. The complex represents a prime example of traditional Chinese princely architecture and garden design.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  47. Edward Youde Aviary Edward Youde Aviary
    48 1 hr 30 min

    Edward Youde Aviary

    尤德觀鳥園 Edward Youde Aviary

    Edward Youde Aviary is a walk-through aviary located within Hong Kong Park in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. Named after Sir Edward Youde, a former British Governor of Hong Kong, it occupies a forested valley setting.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Hong Kong
  48. Drum Tower of Xi'an Drum Tower of Xi'an
    49 1 hr 30 min

    Drum Tower of Xi'an

    西安鼓楼博物馆

    Xi'an Drum Tower is a Ming Dynasty landmark in the centre of Xi'an's walled city. It stands opposite the Bell Tower and is one of the city's defining historic buildings.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  49. Capital Museum Capital Museum
    50 1 hr 30 min

    Capital Museum

    首都博物馆

    The Capital Museum is a major cultural institution in Beijing, China, dedicated to preserving and exhibiting artifacts related to the city's history and culture. Its local name is 首都博物馆.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  50. China Art Museum China Art Museum
    51 1 hr 30 min

    China Art Museum

    中华艺术宫

    China Art Museum, known locally as 中华艺术宫, is a dedicated art-museum stop at 205 Shangnan Road in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. Its visitor purpose is a focused encounter with Chinese art exhibitions rather than a brief landmark photograph.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  51. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
    52 1 hr 30 min

    Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

    嘉道理農場暨植物園 Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

    Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is a conservation and education centre in the New Territories of Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • Hong Kong
  52. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
    53 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

    上海科技馆

    Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a major public science museum located in Shanghai, China. Its local name is 上海科技馆. The museum serves as a prominent cultural and educational institution within the city, dedicated to science popularization and technological exhibition.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  53. Mandarin's House Mandarin's House
    54 1 hr 30 min

    Mandarin's House

    鄭家大屋 Casa do Mandarim

    Mandarin’s House, also known as Zheng Guanying’s former residence, is a historic mansion in Macau’s Historic Centre. It was the ancestral home of the Zheng family and is associated with the thinker Zheng Guanying.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Macau
  54. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
    55 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

    上海城市规划展示馆

    Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a civic museum devoted to explaining how Shanghai has developed as a city.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  55. Museum of Taipa and Coloane History Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
    56 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Taipa and Coloane History

    路氹歷史館 Museu da História da Taipa e Coloane

    The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History, known locally as 路氹歷史館, is a cultural institution in Macau dedicated to preserving and presenting the historical development of the islands of Taipa and Coloane.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  56. Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum
    57 1 hr 30 min

    Shaanxi History Museum

    陕西历史博物馆

    Shaanxi History Museum is a major museum in Xi'an, a city shaped by the history of successive Chinese capitals. Its collections span prehistoric communities, the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, and archaeological discoveries from Shaanxi.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  57. China Science and Technology Museum China Science and Technology Museum
    58 1 hr 30 min

    China Science and Technology Museum

    中国科学技术馆

    China Science and Technology Museum is Beijing's national-scale institution for public science education, located beside Olympic Green. Its main exhibition programme explains fundamental science, engineering, life, environment and technological development through large interactive galleries rather than a traditional object-only collection.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  58. National Natural History Museum of China National Natural History Museum of China
    59 1 hr 30 min

    National Natural History Museum of China

    国家自然博物馆

    The National Natural History Museum of China is Beijing's principal museum for zoology, palaeontology, botany and human origins. Located at Tianqiao, it combines specimen collections, scientific research and public education, with dinosaur skeletons among its best-known displays.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  59. Beijing Zoo Beijing Zoo
    60 1 hr 30 min

    Beijing Zoo

    北京动物园

    Beijing Zoo is a zoological park in Beijing, China. Its local name is 北京动物园. The zoo occupies a significant area in the Xicheng District and represents one of the older established zoological institutions in the country.

    • High
    • Family attraction
    • Beijing
  60. Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
    61 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

    上海犹太难民纪念馆

    The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum commemorates the approximately 20,000 Jewish refugees who found shelter in Shanghai during World War II, primarily in the Tilanqiao area of Hongkew.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  61. Broadway Cinematheque Broadway Cinematheque
    62 2 hours

    Broadway Cinematheque

    百老匯電影中心 Broadway Cinematheque

    Broadway Cinematheque is a cinema complex in Hong Kong operated by Broadway Circuit, a major local cinema chain. The venue serves as a cultural hub dedicated to art-house, independent, and world cinema, distinguishing itself from mainstream multiplexes.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Hong Kong
  62. Shanghai Natural History Museum Shanghai Natural History Museum
    63 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Natural History Museum

    上海自然博物馆

    Shanghai Natural History Museum is a science-focused museum at 510 West Beijing Road, inside Jing’an Sculpture Park in central Shanghai.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  63. Beijing Lu Xun Museum Beijing Lu Xun Museum
    64 1 hr 30 min

    Beijing Lu Xun Museum

    鲁迅博物馆

    Beijing Lu Xun Museum is dedicated to the life, writing and cultural legacy of Lu Xun, one of modern China’s most influential authors.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  64. Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling
    65 1 hr 30 min

    Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling

    宋庆龄故居

    The Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling is a historic house museum in Beijing’s Shichahai area.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  65. Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt
    66 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt

    天主教藝術博物館 Museu de Arte Sacra e Cripta

    Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt occupies the lower level of the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Macao’s historic center. It preserves religious art and architectural remains connected with the former Church of Mater Dei and College of St.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  66. Power Station of Art Power Station of Art
    67 1 hr 30 min

    Power Station of Art

    上海当代艺术博物馆

    The Power Station of Art is a contemporary art museum in Shanghai, China. Its local name is 上海当代艺术博物馆. The museum occupies a converted former power station building, representing an industrial heritage adaptive reuse project.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  67. Museum of Macau Museum of Macau
    68 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Macau

    澳門博物館 Museu de Macau

    Macao Museum is a cultural institution located within the Mount Fortress complex in the historic centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The museum occupies a prominent position overlooking the city, integrated into the seventeenth-century Portuguese military fortification.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  68. Macau Museum of Art Macau Museum of Art
    69 1 hr 30 min

    Macau Museum of Art

    澳門藝術博物館 Museu de Arte de Macau

    The Macao Museum of Art is the largest visual arts museum in Macau, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artworks. It occupies a purpose-built facility in the Macau Cultural Centre complex near the Outer Harbour.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  69. Astropark Astropark
    70 1 hr 30 min

    Astropark

    天文公園 Astropark

    Astropark, also known as 天文公園, is an astronomy-themed public park in Hong Kong devoted to stargazing and astronomical education.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  70. China Railway Museum China Railway Museum
    71 1 hr 30 min

    China Railway Museum

    中国铁道博物馆(东郊展馆)

    The China Railway Museum is a national museum in Beijing dedicated to the history of Chinese railways.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  71. Communications Museum Communications Museum
    72 1 hr 30 min

    Communications Museum

    通訊博物館 Museu das Comunicações

    Communications Museum introduces the history and development of communication technology in Macao. Its subject reaches from postal services and telecommunications to broadcasting and the systems that connect people across distance.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  72. Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
    73 1 hr 30 min

    Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall

    北京市规划展览馆

    Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is a central exhibition venue focused on the capital’s urban form, development and future plans. Near Qianmen, it places Beijing’s immense scale into a visual format that visitors can understand through maps, models and diagrams.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  73. China National Film Museum China National Film Museum
    74 1 hr 30 min

    China National Film Museum

    中国电影博物馆

    China National Film Museum is a national institution devoted to the history, technology and culture of Chinese cinema.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  74. Handover Gifts Museum of Macao Handover Gifts Museum of Macao
    75 1 hr 30 min

    Handover Gifts Museum of Macao

    澳門回歸賀禮陳列館 Museu das Ofertas sobre a Transferência de Soberania de Macau

    Handover Gifts Museum of Macao presents commemorative gifts given to Macao by Chinese provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions after the 1999 handover. The museum turns a major political transition into a visual encounter with regional craft traditions.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  75. Propaganda Poster Art Centre Propaganda Poster Art Centre
    76 1 hr 30 min

    Propaganda Poster Art Centre

    上海宣传画艺术中心

    The Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre is the English name used for Shanghai Yang Peiming Propaganda Poster Collection Art Museum (上海杨培明宣传画收藏艺术馆). Shanghai’s Changning District government identifies it as a private museum founded by Yang Peiming.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  76. Rockbund Art Museum Rockbund Art Museum
    77 1 hr 30 min

    Rockbund Art Museum

    上海外滩美术馆

    Rockbund Art Museum is a contemporary art institution located in Shanghai's historic Bund district.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  77. Shenzhen Museum Shenzhen Museum
    78 1 hr 30 min

    Shenzhen Museum

    深圳博物馆历史民俗馆

    Shenzhen Museum is a municipal cultural institution in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, known locally as 深圳博物馆. It is a useful stop for travelers who want context for the city's transformation from a small fishing settlement into a major modern metropolis.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shenzhen
  78. Hong Kong Racing Museum Hong Kong Racing Museum
    79 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Racing Museum

    香港賽馬博物館 The Hong Kong Racing Museum

    Hong Kong Racing Museum explores the history and culture of horse racing in Hong Kong. It sits within the Happy Valley Racecourse complex and is operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  79. Fong Yuen Study Hall Fong Yuen Study Hall
    80 1 hr 30 min

    Fong Yuen Study Hall

    芳園書室 Fong Yuen Study Hall

    Fong Yuen Study Hall, known locally as 芳園書室, is a historic study hall in Hong Kong.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  80. Jao Tsung-I Academy Jao Tsung-I Academy
    81 1 hr 30 min

    Jao Tsung-I Academy

    饒宗頤文化館 Jao Tsung-I Academy

    Jao Tsung-I Academy is a cultural institution in Hong Kong dedicated to Professor Jao Tsung-I, a major Chinese scholar in the humanities.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  81. Macau Tea Culture House Macau Tea Culture House
    82 1 hr 30 min

    Macau Tea Culture House

    澳門茶文化館

    Macao Tea Culture House is a cultural venue devoted to tea heritage in Macao. It stands within the Historic Centre of Macao, the UNESCO-listed urban area inscribed in 2005.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  82. Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition
    83 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition

    深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆

    The Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition occupies a prominent position in Shenzhen’s Civic Center area. Designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, its metallic exterior and angular volumes make the building a landmark in their own right.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shenzhen
  83. Shanghai Postal Museum Shanghai Postal Museum
    84 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Postal Museum

    上海邮政博物馆

    The Shanghai Postal Museum occupies a historic building in the Hongkou district along the Suzhou Creek.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  84. Shanghai Auto Museum Shanghai Auto Museum
    85 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Auto Museum

    上海汽车博物馆

    The Shanghai Auto Museum, known locally as 上海汽车博物馆, is a museum dedicated to automotive history and culture in Shanghai, China. It stands as a recognized visitor destination within the city's broader tourism landscape, noted among Shanghai's places of interest.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  85. Shanghai History Museum Shanghai History Museum
    86 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai History Museum

    上海市历史博物馆

    Shanghai History Museum presents the city’s story through the objects, documents and civic history gathered under the identity 上海市历史博物馆. Its focus is Shanghai itself: how the settlement, port, streets, institutions and communities changed over time.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  86. Former office of Eighth Route Army in Xi'an Former office of Eighth Route Army in Xi'an
    87 1 hr 30 min

    Former office of Eighth Route Army in Xi'an

    八路军西安办事处纪念馆

    The Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office Memorial Hall preserves the wartime office associated with the Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It presents Xi'an as an important setting for liaison, organization, and supply work.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  87. Shanghai Zoo Shanghai Zoo
    88 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Zoo

    上海动物园

    Shanghai Zoo is a large zoological garden in Shanghai, known locally as 上海动物园. The grounds combine animal viewing, landscaped walking routes and public education across a substantial urban site.

    • High
    • Family attraction
    • Shanghai
  88. Shanghai Disneyland Park Shanghai Disneyland Park
    89 2 hours

    Shanghai Disneyland Park

    上海迪士尼乐园

    Shanghai Disney Resort is a major theme park destination in Pudong, Shanghai, operated by a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Shanghai
  89. Beijing Auto Museum Beijing Auto Museum
    90 1 hr 30 min

    Beijing Auto Museum

    北京汽车博物馆

    Beijing Auto Museum is a purpose-built museum in Fengtai devoted to automobile history, engineering, design and the social effects of motor transport.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  90. Fire Services Museum Fire Services Museum
    91 1 hr 30 min

    Fire Services Museum

    消防博物館 Museu dos Bombeiros

    Fire Services Museum explores the history and development of Macao’s firefighting service.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  91. Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business
    92 1 hr 30 min

    Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business

    典當業展示館 Espaço Patrimonial uma Casa de Penhores Tradicional

    The Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business is a museum dedicated to preserving Macau's historical pawnshop culture. Pawnshops played a significant role in the territory's commercial and social history, serving as vital financial institutions for residents.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Macau
  92. Shanghai Railway Museum Shanghai Railway Museum
    93 1 hr 30 min

    Shanghai Railway Museum

    上海铁路博物馆

    The Shanghai Railway Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of rail transport in Shanghai and China.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shanghai
  93. Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum
    94 1 hr 30 min

    Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

    深圳科学技术馆

    The Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum is a cultural and educational institution dedicated to science popularisation and technological demonstration. Located in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, it serves as a venue where visitors can engage with scientific principles and technological developments.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shenzhen
  94. Window of the World Window of the World
    95 2 hours

    Window of the World

    世界之窗

    Window of the World is a large theme park in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, known for reduced-scale replicas of famous landmarks from around the globe. Its Chinese name is 世界之窗.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Shenzhen
  95. Beijing Police Museum Beijing Police Museum
    96 1 hr 30 min

    Beijing Police Museum

    北京警察博物馆

    Beijing Police Museum is a municipal museum in central Beijing devoted to the history and development of policing in China’s capital. The museum presents policing as an institution shaped by changing governments, technologies, and urban needs.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Beijing
  96. Guan Shanyue Art Museum Guan Shanyue Art Museum
    97 1 hr 30 min

    Guan Shanyue Art Museum

    关山月美术馆

    Guan Shanyue Art Museum is a public art museum in Shenzhen’s Futian district, devoted to the legacy of Guan Shanyue, a major modern Chinese painter.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Shenzhen
  97. Xi'an Beilin Museum Xi'an Beilin Museum
    98 1 hr 30 min

    Xi'an Beilin Museum

    西安碑林博物馆

    Xi'an Beilin Museum, known locally as 西安碑林博物馆, houses one of China's most significant collections of stone steles and epigraphic art.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Xi'an
  98. Insect House Insect House
    99 1 hr 30 min

    Insect House

    昆蟲屋

    Insect House, also known locally as 昆蟲屋, is a Hong Kong attraction centred on insects. The name gives the visit a clear entomological focus, making it a natural choice for travellers who enjoy small creatures, natural history, and close observation.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Hong Kong
  99. Universal Beijing Resort Universal Beijing Resort
    100 2 hours

    Universal Beijing Resort

    北京环球度假区

    Universal Beijing Resort is a major theme park and entertainment complex located in Beijing, China. It represents the first Universal Studios-branded destination in mainland China and one of the largest of its kind in Asia.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Beijing

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to China be?

Twelve to eighteen days can link Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai by high-speed rail, with Shenzhen as a southern extension. Hong Kong and Macao need separate border planning and should not be treated as ordinary domestic stops on the same timetable.

What entry documents are needed for China?

Entry rules differ between mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, even within one journey. Check the official immigration authority for every border segment and match the permission to the passport, purpose, and exact itinerary.

What is the best way to travel around China?

High-speed rail and domestic flights cover mainland distances, while metros handle most urban journeys. Hong Kong uses Octopus and separate border controls, and Macao has its own formalities, so prepare payment and identity requirements for each jurisdiction.

When is a practical time to visit China?

April to May and September to October are only broad mainland planning windows. Beijing, Shanghai, the south, Hong Kong, and Macao have different heat, rain, and holiday pressures; the least flexible regional leg should set the dates.

What money and payment basics apply in China?

Mainland China uses renminbi (CNY), while Hong Kong and Macao use HKD and MOP. Payment systems and card acceptance differ across those jurisdictions, so prepare the appropriate local method before crossing each border.

What practical safety details should I save for China?

On the mainland, save 110 for police and 120 for medical help; Hong Kong and Macao use separate emergency systems. Mainland electricity is recorded as 220 V with Type A, C, and I sockets, while tap-water guidance is not recorded.