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China Destinations Guide

Useful China destinations guide to help you understand where to go in China.
China's Top Attractions
A short list of top places to visit in China.
Three Days in Beijing - What to See with Three Days in Beijing, Capital of China
Beijing, Capital of China, is the seat of current and past power. A visit to Beijing must include stops at the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Mao Zedong's Mausoleum, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and, of course, the Great Wall.
Guangzhou City Profile
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province - both called Canton in earlier times. It is now an economic powerhouse and most travelers will be there on business or en route to Hong Kong. Find out the history of Guangzhou and Guangzhou's attractions.
Hangzhou City Profile
Heralded as China's "Paradise on Earth", Hangzhou is a tranquil city sitting just 2 hours outside of Shanghai. A wonderful place to visit to catch a glimpse of traditional China, Hangzhou's West Lake, towering pagodas and serene temples together make it an attractive tourist destination for the business traveler with a few extra days or the family traveling in China with kids.
Harbin City Profile
Profile of Harbin, or Haerbin, China and information about visiting the city.
Qingdao City Profile
There's more to do in Qingdao than just drink beer, although that is a respectable passtime in this Bavarian-influenced city. Visit the beaches, tour historical buildings, savor the seafood and climb Mt. Laoshan - all during your visit to Qingdao, China.
Shanghai City Profile
Find out the basics about visiting Shanghai including its location, features, weather and how to get around.
Xi'an City Profile
Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, has seen the rise and fall of dynasties, was the gateway to the Silk Road and was the Tang Dynasty's capital during China's Golden Age. Now a tourist destination for visiting the Army of the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an is a fascinating place.
Zhengzhou City Profile
If you're on your way to Shaolin Temple to see some Chinese Kung Fu, you'll very likely find yourself in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. This city profile gives you Zhengzhou's location, history, features, weather and how to get around.
Visiting the Great Wall of China
Learn the history behind the Great Wall while finding out where the best spots to visit are.
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway commenced operation on July 2, 2006 opening a link for Lhasa to the rest of China's rail network.
China City Index from Travel China Guide
Exhaustive listing of cities in China, including maps, links to attractions, hotels, dining and more form Travelchinaguide.com.
China Attraction Guide
A comprehensive guide to China and its attractions from China Highlights.com.
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