City Guide

China, a top travel destination, is renowned for its rich history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes. From southern mountains and rivers to northwestern deserts and southwestern plateaus, its diversity amazes millions of visitors yearly. To help travelers better plan their trips, China Journey Guide offers detailed travel guides covering history, culture, attractions, transportation, and weather information. Whether you’re exploring the ancient capital charm of Beijing, the millennia-old historical sites of Xi’an, or the culinary culture of Chengdu, you can find your ideal destination here.

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Cities by Alphabet

B

  • Beijing

C

  • Changsha
  • Chengdu
  • Chongqing
  • Changchun

D

  • Dali
  • Dalian
  • Dunhuang

F

  • Fuzhou
  • Foshan

G

  • Guangzhou
  • Guilin

H

  • Hangzhou
  • Haikou
  • Hefei
  • Harbin
  • Huangshan
  • Hong Kong

J

  • Jiuzhaigou
  • Jinan
  • Jingdezhen

K

  • Kunmin

L

  • Lanzhou
  • Lijiang
  • Luoyang

M

  • Macau

S

  • Shanghai
  • Sanya
  • Shanghai
  • Shenzhen
  • Suzhou
  • Shijiazhuang
  • Shenyang

N

  • Nanjing
  • Nanchang
  • Ningbo
  • Nanning

P

  • Pingyao

Q

  • Qingdao

T

  • Taiyuan
  • Tianjin

U

  • Urumqi

W

  • Wuhan
  • Wuxi

X

  • Xiamen
  • Xi'an
  • Xining
  • Xishuangbanna
  • Xinjiang

Y

  • Yangshuo
  • Yinchuan

Z

  • Zhangjiajie
  • Zhengzhou

More China Travel Information

China's geography is traditionally divided into seven major regions, each offering unique cultural and natural attractions for travelers:

  1. Northern China (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia) features historical landmarks like the Great Wall and Forbidden City, alongside a temperate climate.
  2. Northeastern China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning) boasts snowy winters ideal for ice festivals and ski resorts.
  3. Eastern China (Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, etc.) covers the prosperous coastal zone with modern cities, classical gardens, and the Yangtze River Delta.
  4. Southern China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) is a subtropical hub of Cantonese culture, vibrant cities, and tropical beaches.
  5. Southwestern China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Tibet) combines the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s stunning landscapes, ethnic minority cultures, and UNESCO sites like Jiuzhaigou.
  6. Northwestern China (Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, etc.) showcases the Silk Road’s ancient relics, desert adventures, and the Yellow River’s historical roots.
  7. Central China (Henan, Hubei, Hunan) serves as a crossroads of transportation and culture, home to landmarks like the Shaolin Temple and Zhangjiajie’s karst mountains.

These regions reflect China’s diversity, from ancient heritage to natural wonders, making them ideal for tailored itineraries—whether exploring bustling metropolises, tranquil villages, or exploratory hikes. For deeper insights, documentaries like Amazing China highlight these contrasts vividly.

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