China highlights
Nature, culture and cuisine — China has 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as of July 2025, including 41 cultural heritage sites, 15 natural heritage sites, and 4 mixed cultural and natural sites — placing it among the top countries in the world for UNESCO listings.
🏔️ Nature
From misty karst peaks to terraced mountainsides, China’s landscapes are some of the most dramatic on Earth.
Zhangjiajie
Towering sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains of Avatar.
Guilin & Yangshuo
Iconic karst hills along the Li River — the scene on the ¥20 note.
Jiuzhaigou
Turquoise lakes and waterfalls in a Tibetan valley.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Granite peaks, sea-of-clouds sunrises and ancient pines.
Longji Rice Terraces
Sculpted hillsides that shimmer green and gold with the seasons.
Giant Pandas, Chengdu
Meet China’s most beloved residents at the breeding base.
🏮 Culture
Thousands of years of history live on in China’s monuments, old towns and everyday traditions.
The Great Wall
Walk a section of the world’s most famous fortification.
Forbidden City
The vast imperial palace at the heart of Beijing.
Terracotta Warriors
An army of life-sized clay soldiers guarding Xi’an.
Ancient Towns
Pingyao, Lijiang and canal towns frozen in time.
Tea Culture
Tea houses, ceremonies and the hills where it’s grown.
Opera & Performance
Peking opera, acrobatics and Sichuan face-changing.
🥢 Cuisines
China isn’t one cuisine but dozens — each region with its own flavours, techniques and signature dishes.
Sichuan
Bold, numbing-spicy hotpot and mapo tofu.
Cantonese
Delicate dim sum, roast meats and fresh seafood.
Northern
Peking duck, hand-pulled noodles and dumplings.
Jiangnan
Sweet, refined dishes from Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Xinjiang
Cumin lamb skewers and big-plate chicken.
Street Food
Night markets, jianbing, baozi and skewers everywhere.
🛍️ Medical & Shopping
A surprising perk of visiting China: world-class medical care and shopping, often at a fraction of Western prices.
Dental & Health Check-ups
High-quality dental work and full body check-ups for a fraction of the cost back home.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture, cupping and herbal remedies at the source.
Glasses & Optical
Custom prescription glasses made in an hour, remarkably cheap.
Tech & Electronics
Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei — the world’s biggest gadget bazaar.
Markets & Bargaining
Silk, pearls, tea and more — haggling is part of the fun.
Hainan Duty-Free
Luxury cosmetics and brands at 20–40% off retail.