Attractions

Explore China's most iconic attractions including the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and natural wonders.

816 Nuclear Engineering Strategy

The Chongqing 816 Nuclear Power Plant Strategic Base is a famous historical site in Chongqing, renowned for its massive underground military-industrial complex excavated into the mountains of Fuling. It offers a unique opportunity to glimpse China's modern defense history, with visitors able to admire the enormous tunnels, conference halls, and the grand scale of strategic planning from the late 20th century.This is a good choice for tourists interested in modern history rather than traditional temples or dynastic ruins.

9:00Tickets: ¥50 + Scenic Area Transportation: ¥15

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Chongqing

Ayishui Scenic Area

Ayishui Scenic Area, located in Pengshui County, Chongqing, is renowned for its emerald green canyon waters, karst landforms, and rich Miao culture. For most international tourists, it's a river valley sightseeing area that combines boardwalk walking, boat tours, and seasonal rafting.

(April-October):Tickets: ¥90; Elevator round trip: ¥50

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Beijing

Badaling Great Wall

Badaling, the most famous and best-preserved section of the Great Wall, is located about 80 kilometers northwest of Beijing. As an important military fortress during the Ming Dynasty, it holds immense historical significance, having protected the capital from northern invasions. Today, visitors can stroll along the expansive walls, climb the beacon towers, and enjoy panoramic views of the rolling mountains, truly experiencing the grandeur of this ancient wonder.

6:30AM-4:30PM¥40 (April-October); ¥35 (November-March); Cable car round trip ¥140

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Chongqing

Baiheliang Underwater Museum

Baiheliang Underwater Museum is a historical attraction in Chongqing known for preserving a 1,200-year-old riverbed inscription site beneath the Yangtze. Located in Fuling District, it protects the famous Baiheliang, a natural stone ridge engraved with hydrological marks, poems, fish carvings, and calligraphy from the Tang Dynasty onward, especially from AD 763. The site is often called an ancient “hydrological station” because officials used the exposed rock to record low-water levels and agricultural conditions.

9:00Tickets: ¥50

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Lijiang

Baisha Old Town

Baisha Old Town is the earliest settlement of the Naxi Kingdom and serves as a tranquil alternative to the bustling Lijiang Old Town. Located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, this historic village offers a glimpse into authentic local life with its traditional cobblestone streets and well-preserved mud-brick houses. Visitors can explore the famous Baisha Murals, which depict a unique fusion of Taoist, Buddhist, and Tibetan art, and wander through quiet courtyards away from the commercial crowds. The town retains a slow-paced, rural atmosphere, making it perfect for those seeking cultural immersion and relaxation. It is an ideal spot for photography and enjoying a cup of local tea while watching the world go by.

TheFree admission

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Lhasa

Barkhor Street（八廓街）

Barkhor Street（八廓街） is a historic landmark in Lhasa, renowned for its pilgrimage route around the Jokhang Temple and the vibrant blend of Tibetan religion, commerce, and daily life. Walking clockwise with pilgrims is both a cultural tradition and an important way to experience the Tibetan circumambulation ritual. Compared to many newly developed areas, the alleyways surrounding Barkhor Street retain more of the charm of old Lhasa.

24Free(You need to bring your passport)

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Xi'an

Basongcuo Scenic Area

Basum Tso Scenic Area is a high-altitude natural landscape, renowned for its turquoise alpine lake, lush slopes, and Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage. Although sometimes incorrectly listed under Xi'an in some online databases, it is actually located in Gongbo'gyamda County, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region. Basum Tso Lake has long been revered in Tibetan culture, and the island monasteries in its center have close ties to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, with a history dating back to the Tubo Dynasty and continuing religious activities into the 17th century.

(March(March 15 - October 15) ¥120; (October 16 - March 14) ¥60; sightseeing bus ¥45; boat ticket ¥160

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Chengdu

Batang Cuopu Valley Scenic Area

Batang Cuopu Scenic Area is a natural attraction on the western Sichuan tourism route from Chengdu, renowned for its alpine lakes, forest valleys, hot springs, and rich Tibetan cultural atmosphere. Located in the historically significant Kham region, Cuopu is closely intertwined with the Tea Horse Road culture and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

8:30¥190 (Entrance fee + sightseeing)

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Beijing

Beihai Park

Beihai Park is one of China's oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens. Located in the heart of Beijing, its history dates back over a thousand years to the Liao Dynasty, and it served as the imperial garden for successive dynasties. It's an excellent place for leisurely strolls, boating on the lake, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery.

(April-October):(April-October) Tickets: ¥10, Combined Tickets: ¥20; (November-March) Tickets: ¥5, Combined Tickets: ¥15

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Chengdu

Bipenggou

Bipenggou is a naturally scenic valley near Chengdu, renowned for its alpine lakes, red maple forests, and snow-capped peaks. It is also one of the most relaxing day trip destinations on the plateau in western Sichuan. This ancient route has been closely connected with the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups since ancient times, and its cultural landscape gradually took shape during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and the Qing Dynasty's frontier period. Today, Bipenggou is not only famous for its glacial landscapes but is also highly regarded for showcasing the culture of the western Sichuan plateau to visitors.

(Spring/Summer)Ticket price: ¥140, off-season price: ¥110 (including sightseeing bus)

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Tibet

Buddha's Palm Sand Dunes

The Buddha's Palm Sand Dunes are a famous natural landscape in Tibet, renowned for their golden sand dunes resembling a hand's palm, which complement the magnificent scenery of the plateau. The value of the Buddha's Palm Sand Dunes lies not only in their unique landscape where desert and snow-capped mountains meet, but also in their important place in Tibetan history and culture. This land was, for centuries, a crossroads of high-altitude transportation routes and Buddhist geography. Local guides often associate the dunes' outlines with sacred symbolism, referring to them as the e "Fo Zhang Shaqiu" (佛掌沙丘, Buddha's Palm Sand Dunes).

8:00Tickets: ¥30; Sandboard: ¥60

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Guangzhou

Canton Tower

The Canton Tower, standing at 600 meters tall, is China's tallest tower and, when it opened in 2010, the world's tallest freestanding structure. Its unique twisted, lattice-like design, narrowing at the waist, resembles a slender woman. Highlights include the world's highest outdoor observation deck, a skydiving attraction, and a bubble cable car that encircles the top. The tower's LED lighting creates a breathtaking light show at night.

Monday¥150 (433m Baiyun Starry Sky Observation Ticket); ¥228 (450m Outdoor Platform Observation Ticket); ¥298 (460m Ferris Wheel Amusement Package); ¥268 (488m Outdoor Platform Observation Ticket)

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