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Longhua Martyrs Cementary
龙华烈士陵园
Longhua Martyrs Cemetery is a major memorial site in Shanghai, located in the Xuhui District.
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- Nature site
- Shanghai
Country guide
Places to visit in China — page 14
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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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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LongQingXia 308 45 minLongQingXia
龙庆峡
Longqing Gorge, known locally as 龙庆峡, is a scenic canyon area located north of Beijing's urban core. The gorge features a reservoir formed by dam construction, creating an elongated water body between steep mountainous terrain.
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- Historic monument
- Beijing
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Lujiazui Circular Pedestrian Bridge 309 20 minLujiazui Circular Pedestrian Bridge
陆家嘴环形天桥
Lujiazui Circular Pedestrian Bridge is the elevated pedestrian structure officially identified in Chinese as 陆家嘴环形天桥. Shanghai's 2026 planning report also calls this circular bridge the Pearl Ring, or Mingzhu Ring.
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- Viewpoint
- Shanghai
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310 1 hr 30 minMacao Science Center
澳門科學館 Centro de Ciência de Macau
The Macao Science Center is a waterfront science museum on the Macau peninsula dedicated to science education and public engagement.
- Notable
- Museum
- Macau
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311 20 minMarco Polo Bridge
卢沟桥
Marco Polo Bridge, also called Lugou Bridge, is a historic stone crossing over the Yongding River in Beijing’s Fengtai District.
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- Viewpoint
- Beijing
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312 45 minMong Kok Flower Market
旺角花墟 Mong Kok Flower Market
Mong Kok Flower Market is a concentrated trading zone for flowers, plants, and gardening supplies in the Mong Kok district of Kowloon, Hong Kong. The local name 旺角花墟 reflects its identity as a historic flower market area.
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- Market
- Hong Kong
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313 20 minMount Li
骊山
Mount Li, known locally as 骊山, is a prominent mountain located near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, China. It rises on the northern edge of the Qinling mountain range and overlooks the Wei River valley.
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- Viewpoint
- Xi'an
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314 1 hourMuseum of Art Pudong
浦东美术馆
The Museum of Art Pudong, known locally as 浦东美术馆, is a contemporary art museum located in Shanghai's Pudong district. Situated along the Huangpu River, the institution occupies a prominent position within the Lujiazui financial area.
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- Art and culture venue
- Shanghai
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315 1 hr 30 minNanshan Museum
南山博物馆
Nanshan Museum is a public cultural institution in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, known locally as 南山博物馆. It is a useful stop for travellers who want context for the district and the wider Shenzhen region beyond the city’s modern skyline.
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- Museum
- Shenzhen
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316 30 minPak Tai Temple
北帝宮
Pak Tai Temple, also known locally as 北帝宮, is a Taoist temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Pak Tai, the Northern Emperor. Worshippers honour him as a protective deity associated with the power to subdue evil spirits and safeguard communities.
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- Place of worship
- Hong Kong
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317 45 minPeng Chau Market
坪洲街市 Peng Chau Market
Peng Chau Market is a local marketplace on Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. It serves everyday community shopping rather than functioning as a staged visitor attraction.
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- Market
- Hong Kong
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318 45 minQianhai Snow World
前海冰雪世界
Qianhai Snow World is an indoor snow and ice entertainment complex in Shenzhen’s Qianhai area. It offers a winter-themed leisure experience in a subtropical coastal city where natural snow is not part of everyday life.
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- Market
- Shenzhen
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319 1 hourQianhai Stone Park
前海石公园
Qianhai Stone Park is a landscaped public park in Shenzhen’s Qianhai area. Its defining feature is a prominent stone monument, set within a green urban space shaped by the district’s rapid modern development.
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- Nature site
- Shenzhen
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320 1 hourQujiang Lake Site Park
曲江池遗址公园
Qujiang Pool Heritage Park is a reconstructed heritage landscape in Xian, China, occupying the site of the historic Qujiang Pool that flourished during the Tang Dynasty.
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- Nature site
- Xi'an
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Qujiang Ocean Park 321 1 hr 30 minQujiang Ocean Park
曲江海洋极地公园
Qujiang Polar Ocean Park is a marine-themed family attraction in Xi'an's Qujiang New District, known locally as 曲江海洋极地公园. It offers an alternative to the city's archaeological and dynastic landmarks, with a visit centred on aquatic displays and polar wildlife.
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- Family attraction
- Xi'an
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Red brick art museum 322 1 hourRed brick art museum
红砖美术馆
The Red Brick Art Museum is a contemporary art institution in Beijing, China. Its local name is 红砖美术馆. The museum occupies a distinctive architectural complex that integrates exhibition spaces with landscaped gardens and water features.
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- Art and culture venue
- Beijing
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323 1 hourRevolution Park
革命公园
Revolution Park, known locally as 革命公园, is a public urban park in Xi'an. The park provides a green setting within a city whose major attractions often focus on walls, towers, museums and imperial history.
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- Nature site
- Xi'an
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Sanlitun Shopping Arcade 324 45 minSanlitun Shopping Arcade
三里屯
Sanlitun is a lively commercial and nightlife district in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. Once associated with the city’s diplomatic quarter, it now brings together shopping, dining, international brands, bars, hotels, and social life across a busy urban area.
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- Historic monument
- Beijing
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325 1 hr 30 minShaanxi Museum of Archaeology
陕西考古博物馆
Shaanxi Archaeological Museum introduces the archaeology of Shaanxi through objects, excavation contexts, and the long sequence of cultures that shaped the region.
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- Museum
- Xi'an
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326 45 minSham Shui Po Jade Market
深水埗玉石巿場 Sham Shui Po Jade Market
Sham Shui Po Jade Market is a specialized trading venue in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po district, a working-class neighbourhood known for its electronics markets and street-level commerce.
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- Market
- Hong Kong
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327 1 hr 30 minShanghai Film Museum
上海电影博物馆
The Shanghai Film Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to the history and art of Chinese cinema, with particular emphasis on Shanghai's foundational role in the nation's film industry.
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- Museum
- Shanghai
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Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park 328 2 hoursShanghai Haichang Ocean Park
上海海昌海洋公园
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is a major marine-themed amusement park in Shanghai, China. Opened in 2018, it represents a significant tourism investment in the Pudong New Area, near the Dishui Lake region.
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- Entertainment venue
- Shanghai
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329 1 hr 30 minShanghai Planetarium
上海天文馆
Shanghai Astronomy Museum is a dedicated astronomy and space museum in Shanghai, known locally as 上海天文馆. Its visit combines scientific storytelling with an architectural experience built around astronomical forms.
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- Museum
- Shanghai
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330 45 minShek O
石澳 Shek O
Shek O is a coastal village and beach area on the southeastern shore of Hong Kong Island. The local name 石澳 reflects its identity in both Chinese characters and romanised form.
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- Historic monument
- Hong Kong
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331 1 hr 30 minShenzhen Art Meseum
深圳美术馆
Shenzhen Art Museum, or 深圳美术馆, is a public art institution in Shenzhen, China. It provides exhibition, collection, research and art-promotion functions within a city known for rapid development and expanding cultural investment.
- Notable
- Museum
- Shenzhen
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.