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Wong Tai Sin Temple
黃大仙祠 Wong Tai Sin Temple
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a working Taoist temple in Kowloon, and the two halves of its name matter.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Hong Kong
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in China — page 2
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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27 30 minChi Lin Nunnery
志蓮淨苑 Chi Lin Nunnery
Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist temple complex in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1934, it was rebuilt in the 1990s using traditional Tang dynasty architectural techniques with wooden structures assembled without nails.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Hong Kong
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28 1 hourStatue of Bruce Lee
李小龍銅像 Bruce Lee Statue
The Statue of Bruce Lee is an outdoor bronze memorial on the Avenue of Stars beside the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Hong Kong
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29 45 minFormer Marine Police Headquarters
1881 Heritage
1881 Heritage occupies the Former Marine Police Headquarters, a declared monument in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The compound comprises the main building constructed in 1884, the stable block, and a signal tower added in 1907.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Hong Kong
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30 45 minZhoukoudian site
周口店北京人遗址
Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is a paleoanthropological locality in southwest Beijing. It yielded fossils of Homo erectus pekinensis, commonly called Peking Man, in excavations during the early twentieth century.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Beijing
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31 30 minTen Thousand Buddhas Monastery
萬佛寺 Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a Buddhist temple complex in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Despite its name, it is not a monastery in the traditional sense as no monks reside there.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Hong Kong
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32 1 hourOld Summer Palace
圆明园遗址公园
The Old Summer Palace, known in Chinese as 圆明园 (Yuanmingyuan), was an extensive complex of imperial gardens and palaces in Beijing. Constructed during the Qing dynasty, it served as a primary residence and administrative center for emperors.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Beijing
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33 45 minCentral Market
中環街市 Central Market
Central Market is a historic market building located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. The structure represents one of the city's significant surviving examples of market architecture from the early twentieth century.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Hong Kong
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34 1 hourYu Garden
豫园
Yu Garden, written 豫园 and identified as way/40036584, is a classical Chinese garden in Shanghai’s historic old city. Its appeal lies in a carefully arranged sequence of pavilions, water, rockwork, bridges, walls and enclosed paths, rather than one isolated monument.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Shanghai
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35 45 minPMQ
PMQ 元創方
PMQ, formerly the Police Married Quarters, is a creative hub in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district. The heritage site has been revitalized into a center for design, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Hong Kong
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36 1 hourBeihai Park
北海公园
Beihai Park is an imperial garden located in central Beijing. It is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Beijing
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37 45 minGiant Wild Goose Pagoda
大雁塔
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, known locally as 大雁塔, stands as a prominent Buddhist pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Xi'an
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38 45 minMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
秦始皇帝陵博物院丽山园
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is the burial complex associated with Qin Shi Huang, the ruler who unified China and established the Qin dynasty.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Xi'an
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39 1 hourHong Kong Observation Wheel
香港摩天輪 The Hong Kong Observation Wheel
The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a large Ferris wheel on the Central Harbourfront beside Victoria Harbour. Its appeal is the changing view across the water toward Kowloon and back toward Hong Kong Island's dense skyline.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Hong Kong
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40 45 minSmall Wild Goose Pagoda
小雁塔
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda in Xi'an, also known locally as 小雁塔. It is associated with the Jianfu Temple complex and preserves a major example of Tang Dynasty religious architecture.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Xi'an
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41 45 minRuins of St. Paul's
大三巴牌坊 Ruínas de São Paulo
The Ruins of St. Paul's are the surviving granite facade of the Church of Mater Dei and the remains of St. Paul's College in Macau.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Macau
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42 45 minShing Mun Reservoir
城門水塘 Shing Mun Reservoir
Shing Mun Reservoir is a water storage facility in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Constructed in the 1930s, it represents an important piece of colonial-era infrastructure.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Hong Kong
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43 45 minTiananmen Square
天安门广场
Tiananmen Square is a vast public plaza in central Beijing, China. The local name is 天安门广场. It holds significant historical and political importance as a ceremonial and gathering space.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Beijing
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44 1 hourXiqu Centre
戲曲中心 Xiqu Centre
Xiqu Centre is a performing arts venue in Hong Kong dedicated to xiqu, the traditional Chinese opera encompassing Cantonese opera and other regional forms. Opened in 2019, it serves as a major cultural facility within the West Kowloon Cultural District.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Hong Kong
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45 1 hourJingshan Park
景山公园
Jingshan Park is a historic imperial garden located immediately north of the Forbidden City in central Beijing. The park centers on Jingshan Hill, an artificial mound created from earth excavated during the construction of the Forbidden City's moat.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Beijing
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46 45 minBeijing National Stadium
国家体育场
The National Stadium, locally known as 国家体育场, is a major sports venue in Beijing. It was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, serving as the primary stadium for opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics events.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Beijing
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47 1 hourTemple of the Sun
日坛公园
Ritan Park, known locally as 日坛公园, is a historic park located in Beijing's Chaoyang District.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Beijing
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48 20 minLung Fu Shan
龍虎山 Lung Fu Shan
Lung Fu Shan is a wooded hill and country park area on Hong Kong Island, between the University of Hong Kong and the Victoria Peak area.
- Must see
- Viewpoint
- Hong Kong
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49 45 minShanghai World Financial Center
上海环球金融中心
Shanghai World Financial Center is a 492-metre, 101-storey skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, completed in 2008 and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Shanghai
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50 45 minShanghai Tower
上海中心大厦
Shanghai Tower is a landmark skyscraper in the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai. It is among the tallest buildings in the world by architectural height.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Shanghai
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.