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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.
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- Museum
- Hong Kong
Country guide
1 to 2 hours in China — page 3
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...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
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.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Beijing
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Beijing 15,246 places -
Shanghai
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Shanghai 10,894 places -
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong 6,345 places -
Shenzhen
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Shenzhen 3,880 places -
Xi'an
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Xi'an 2,462 places -
Macau
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Macau 1,100 places
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
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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33 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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34 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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35 1 hr 30 minLei 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
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36 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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37 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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38 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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39 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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40 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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41 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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42 1 hr 30 minMausoleum 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
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43 1 hr 30 minShanghai 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
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44 1 hr 30 minHealth 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
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45 1 hr 30 minHong 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
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46 1 hr 30 minNational 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
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47 1 hr 30 minPrince 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
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48 1 hr 30 minEdward 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
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49 1 hr 30 minDrum 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
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50 1 hr 30 minCapital 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
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51 1 hr 30 minChina 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
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52 1 hr 30 minKadoorie 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
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53 1 hr 30 minShanghai 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
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54 1 hr 30 minMandarin'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
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55 1 hr 30 minShanghai 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
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56 1 hr 30 minMuseum 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.
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- Museum
- Macau
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.