China's Major Cities
Six destinations, each with its own character.
Beijing
The capital of China. It is known for the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. Sections of the Great Wall can be reached from the city.
Shanghai
China's largest city by population and a major business centre. Visit the Bund waterfront, with the modern skyline of Pudong on the opposite bank, and the Yu Garden.
Xi'an
One of China's ancient capitals and the eastern end of the Silk Road. It is best known for the Terracotta Army, the City Wall and its Muslim Quarter food streets.
Chengdu
The capital of Sichuan province, known for spicy Sichuan cuisine, tea houses and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Guilin and Yangshuo
Famous for limestone peaks along the Li River. Visitors take river cruises, cycle through the countryside near Yangshuo and walk among the rice terraces.
Hong Kong
A Special Administrative Region of China with a dense skyline around Victoria Harbour. It is known for its food, trams, the Star Ferry and Victoria Peak, plus hiking trails close to the city.