Cities in China
The most important cities in China at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Sanya Wuzhizhou Island
Wuzhizhou Island is a premier tropical resort destination in Sanya, featuring crystal clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and pristine beaches.
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Yantai
A beautiful port city in Shandong renowned for its fresh seafood, coastal promenades, and European heritage, especially in wine-making.
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Siming
The historical and cultural heart of Xiamen, known for its beautiful coastline, colonial architecture, and the car-free Gulangyu Island.
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Yandang Shan
Yandang Shan is a spectacular mountainous region renowned for its dramatic peaks, deep caves, and ancient temples nestled in cliffs.
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Haikou
Haikou is the tropical capital of Hainan province, known for its beautiful beaches, historic arcade streets, and lush volcanic landscapes.
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Beidaihe
A famous coastal resort in Hebei, known for its sandy beaches, pleasant summer climate, and historic European-style villas.
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Chongqing
Chongqing is a sprawling megacity in southwest China, famous for its hilly terrain, vibrant night views, and spicy hotpot.
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Yuanyang Rice Terraces
The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are a breathtaking agricultural masterpiece, sculpted into the mountains over centuries by the Hani people.
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Dayu
Dayu is a historic fortress town in Zhejiang, famous for its well-preserved Ming Dynasty architecture and rugged coastline.
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Mount Putuo
Mount Putuo is a sacred Buddhist island dedicated to Guanyin, featuring serene temples, sandy beaches, and spiritual tranquility.
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Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a thriving port city renowned for its cutting-edge architecture, traditional Cantonese culture, and exceptional dim sum.
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Qingdao
Qingdao is a charming coastal city renowned for its German colonial architecture, beautiful beaches, and world-famous Tsingtao Beer.
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Weihai
A clean and picturesque coastal city at the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, famous for Liugong Island and relaxing beaches.
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Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna is a tropical paradise in southern Yunnan, famous for its lush rainforests, Dai minority culture, and exotic wildlife.
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Wulingyuan
Wulingyuan is famous for its thousands of towering quartzite sandstone pillars, which inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.
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Tai'an / Mount Tai
Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of China's Five Great Mountains, famous for its cultural significance and stunning sunrises.
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Wuhan
Wuhan is a bustling metropolis divided by the Yangtze River, famous for its historic Yellow Crane Tower and vibrant cherry blossoms.
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Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is a pristine alpine lake in the Altay Mountains, famous for its changing colors and mysterious lake monster legends.
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Huangguoshu
Huangguoshu is home to one of Asia's most magnificent and largest waterfalls, offering spectacular natural scenery and misty rainbows.
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Mount Lu
Mount Lu offers majestic peaks, cascading waterfalls, and historic colonial-era villas nestled in a cool, misty climate.
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Qiaogang
Qiaogang is a lively coastal town in Beihai, famous for its Vietnamese-influenced culture and superb seafood.
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Xigang
A modern coastal district in Qinhuangdao on the Bohai Sea, known for its expansive beaches and as a popular summer retreat.
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Yabuli
Yabuli boasts China's largest and most famous ski resort, offering excellent slopes and winter sports facilities.
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Foshan
A city in Guangdong province, famous for its ceramics and furniture industries, and as the birthplace of Cantonese opera.
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Longhua
A central district of Haikou on Hainan Island, where a modern cityscape meets tropical shores and palm-fringed avenues.
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Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie fascinates its visitors with gigantic, towering sandstone pillars that famously inspired the blockbuster movie Avatar.
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Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Chinese Buddhism, renowned for its ancient temples and flat-topped peaks.
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Ürümqi
Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang, is a major hub on the Silk Road, blending diverse cultures and stunning landscapes.
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Emeishan
One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, famous for its Golden Summit, misty forests, and mischievous wild monkeys.
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Wulong
Wulong is renowned for its spectacular karst landscapes, including giant sinkholes, natural bridges, and underground caves.
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Harbin
Harbin is China's "Ice City," famous for its spectacular winter festivals and distinctive Russian-influenced architecture.
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Longjing
A coastal settlement in Guangdong Province, known for its unique black sand beaches and serene seaside atmosphere.
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Yangshuo
Yangshuo is the picturesque heart of the karst landscape, offering a paradise for cyclists, climbers, and nature lovers.
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Dalian
A major port city in Liaoning province, known for its beaches and Russian and Japanese colonial architecture.
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Hongshan
Hongshan is a vibrant district in Fuzhou, known for its modern urban landscapes and its scenic location along the Min River.
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Zhuhai
Zhuhai is a romantic coastal city known for its beautiful promenades, hot springs, and close proximity to Macau.
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Xiamen
A coastal city in Fujian province, known for its scenic environment and well-preserved colonial architecture.
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Haiwan
Haiwan is Shanghai's southern coastal hub, famous for its expansive artificial beach and refreshing sea breezes.
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Shibei
The historic heart of Qingdao, featuring colonial-style architecture, the famous beer museum, and vibrant urban beaches.
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Chongchuan
Chongchuan is the historical and cultural heart of Nantong, located where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea.
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Laishan
A modern coastal district of Yantai, known for its beautiful beaches, universities, and attractive seaside promenade.
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Huludao
A rising coastal city in Liaoning, famous for its scenic bays, seafood, and the unique Jiumenkou 'Great Wall over water'.
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Hunan
Hunan in Changle is a coastal town near Fuzhou Airport, known for Beiao Beach and its maritime dynamism.
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Nanhai
Nanhai is a scenic coastal district in Maoming, known for its extensive sandy shores and protective coastal forest.
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Wanning / Shimei Bay
A tropical paradise on Hainan Island, known for world-class surfing spots, pristine bays, and lush vegetation.
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Weizhou Island
China's largest and youngest volcanic island, known for its bizarre lava formations and a Gothic cathedral.
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Shangri-La
Shangri-La offers a truly mystical atmosphere with authentic Tibetan monasteries and spectacular mountain scenery.
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Huangqi
Huangqi is a historical port town opposite the Matsu Islands, known for its rocky coast and the 'Blue Coast'.
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Jinjing
Jinjing on Pingtan Island is famous for Tannan Bay, its fine sand, and the magical 'Blue Tears' phenomenon.
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Laoshan
A scenic district in Qingdao known as the birthplace of Taoism and for its majestic mountains meeting the Yellow Sea.
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What are the largest cities in China?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.