Forbidden City
Walk the ceremonial heart of imperial Beijing through monumental courtyards, painted halls, and museum collections.
3–4 hours · Dongcheng
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95 places across 15 cities, including every sight from our city guides. 31 have checked official schedules; public areas and other places are labelled clearly.
Walk the ceremonial heart of imperial Beijing through monumental courtyards, painted halls, and museum collections.
3–4 hours · Dongcheng
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A well-preserved Great Wall section with watchtowers, forested ridgelines, and options for different energy levels.
5–7 hours · Huairou
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Explore imperial gardens, Kunming Lake, covered corridors, and long views from Longevity Hill.
3–4 hours · Haidian
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Pair landmark architecture with the everyday rhythm of Beijingers exercising and socializing in the surrounding park.
2–3 hours · Dongcheng
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Experience an active Tibetan Buddhist temple known for layered courtyards, incense, and richly detailed halls.
1.5–2.5 hours · Dongcheng
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Move between converted factory spaces, galleries, public art, cafés, and independent design shops.
2–4 hours · Chaoyang
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and other ticketed historic buildings have shorter hours than the park grounds.
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Official hours ↗A large collection of Chinese history and art beside Tiananmen Square.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A hilltop viewpoint immediately north of the Forbidden City, often paired with a palace visit.
Opening hours not yet verified.
See giant pandas and learn about conservation, breeding, and research in a landscaped setting.
3–4 hours · Chenghua
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Experience teahouse culture, public gardens, and the unhurried social rhythm of central Chengdu.
2–3 hours · Qingyang
Opening hours not yet verified.
Read city guide ↗Combine Three Kingdoms history with nearby traditional-style lanes and Sichuan snacks.
3–4 hours · Wuhou
Wuhou Shrine and Jinli street have separate visiting hours.
Read city guide ↗Explore the historic irrigation system and its landscape setting northwest of Chengdu.
Full day · Dujiangyan
08:00–17:00 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗An archaeological museum displaying discoveries from the ancient Shu culture.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Historic lanes with shops, teahouses and food stops in central Chengdu.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
See the stilt-house-inspired complex and its dramatic position above the Jialing River.
2–3 hours · Yuzhong
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Watch Chongqing's monorail pass through a residential building and understand the city's layered transport.
1–2 hours · Yuzhong
Train and viewing-platform access follows transit arrangements.
Read city guide ↗Walk preserved lanes lined with food stalls, teahouses, courtyards, and small cultural sites.
2–4 hours · Shapingba
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Learn how the Yangtze, migration, industry, and regional history shaped modern Chongqing.
2–3 hours · Yuzhong
09:00–17:00 · last entry 16:00 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A short aerial crossing of the Yangtze with city views.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A city zoo widely visited for its giant panda habitats.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Follow parts of the lakeshore for mountain views, villages, wetlands, and changing light.
Half to full day · Dali
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Walk through gates, markets, courtyards, and streets shaped by Bai culture and modern visitor life.
2–4 hours · Dali Town
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗See Dali's landmark pagoda complex against the Cangshan mountain backdrop.
2–3 hours · Dali
07:30–18:30 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Take in forested slopes, highland views, and routes above the old town.
Half to full day · Dali
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗A lakeside town on Erhai's eastern shore, known for slow walks and lake views.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
A Bai heritage town with traditional courtyards and local markets.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
See Guangzhou's modern riverfront and wide city views from its best-known contemporary landmark.
2–3 hours · Haizhu
09:30–22:30 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Discover elaborate wood, stone, ceramic, and plaster craftsmanship in a historic academy complex.
2–3 hours · Liwan
09:00–17:30 · last entry 17:00
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Walk shaded streets lined with historic buildings beside the Pearl River.
2–3 hours · Liwan
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Escape the dense city for trails, viewpoints, and a broader perspective on Guangzhou.
4–6 hours · Baiyun
08:00–22:00 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A central park with the Five Rams Sculpture and historic city-wall remains.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A large wildlife park in Panyu with driving and walking routes.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Travel through the limestone scenery that made the Guilin region internationally famous.
Half to full day · Guilin–Yangshuo
Cruises use booked departure times, not a single river opening hour.
Read city guide ↗See Guilin's symbolic riverside rock formation near the city centre.
1–2 hours · Xiangshan
07:00–21:30 · last entry 21:00
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Walk through a large limestone cave known for dramatic formations and illuminated chambers.
2–3 hours · Xiufeng
Opening hours not yet verified.
Read city guide ↗Experience layered rice terraces and village landscapes that change character through the seasons.
Full day · Longsheng
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗A large city park with limestone hills, caves and scenic paths.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A pedestrian street in Yangshuo with restaurants, shops and evening activity.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Explore causeways, gardens, pavilions, and changing lake views that define Hangzhou's cultural identity.
Half day · Xihu
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Visit a major Buddhist temple complex set among wooded hills and historic stone carvings.
3–4 hours · Xihu
07:30–18:00 · last entry 17:00
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗See tea fields and learn how Longjing tea connects agriculture, craft, and local hospitality.
3–4 hours · Xihu
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Slow down among waterways, reed beds, village traces, and seasonal wetland landscapes.
3–5 hours · Xihu
Hours vary by season or weekday. Select a date above.
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A reconstructed pagoda overlooking West Lake from its southern shore.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Waterside heritage streets and museums along the historic canal.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Take in the city's most famous elevated view across Victoria Harbour and the surrounding hills.
3–4 hours · Hong Kong Island
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Experience the harbour at water level and continue along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
2–3 hours · Victoria Harbour
Ferry services run to a timetable; the promenade is a separate public area.
Read city guide ↗Explore an atmospheric evening market with street food, small stalls, and neighbourhood energy.
2–3 hours · Jordan
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Combine mountain scenery, Buddhist heritage, and a different pace from the dense urban core.
Half to full day · Lantau
The cable car, village and monastery follow separate hours.
Read city guide ↗Chinese art and palace collections in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Hours vary by season or weekday. Select a date above.
Official hours ↗A harbourfront promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui celebrating Hong Kong cinema.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Explore canals, stone lanes, courtyards, viewpoints, and the changing rhythm of the old town.
Half day · Gucheng
The streets are a public area; museums and shops set separate hours.
Experience alpine scenery and a dramatic mountain backdrop north of Lijiang.
Full day · Yulong
Opening hours not yet verified.
Enjoy a calm park known for traditional architecture and views toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
2–3 hours · Gucheng
Opening hours not yet verified.
Discover a quieter historic village associated with Naxi culture, murals, and local craft traditions.
3–4 hours · Yulong
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
A historic Naxi town north of Lijiang's old centre.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
A dramatic Jinsha River gorge reached on a longer trip from Lijiang.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Walk Qingdao's historic pier and take in the old-city waterfront and bay.
1–2 hours · Shinan
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Explore leafy streets, varied historic villas, gardens, and nearby seaside paths.
2–4 hours · Shinan
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Learn how brewing, industry, and Qingdao's international history shaped its best-known brand.
2–3 hours · Shibei
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Combine granite peaks, coastal views, Taoist heritage, and a different landscape from central Qingdao.
Full day · Laoshan
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Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A coastal public square and evening skyline viewpoint.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
An aquarium complex near Lu Xun Park and the old seafront.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Walk Shanghai's best-known waterfront for historic architecture and skyline views across the Huangpu River.
2–3 hours · Huangpu
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Explore a compact classical garden and the surrounding old-city streets, shops, and food stops.
2–3 hours · Huangpu
09:00–16:30 · last entry 16:00 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Discover tree-lined streets, restored residences, design shops, cafés, and smaller cultural venues.
3–4 hours · Xuhui
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Combine contemporary museums, riverside public space, and modern design culture along the Huangpu.
3–4 hours · Xuhui
The riverside public space and individual museums follow different hours.
Read city guide ↗Explore Buddhist halls and temple courtyards amid central Shanghai's modern streets, with nearby Jing'an Park for a slower break.
1–2 hours · Jing'an
07:30–17:00 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗See Shanghai from the observation deck above Lujiazui, taking in the Huangpu River and the city's contrasting riverbanks.
2–3 hours · Pudong
08:30–22:00 · last entry 21:30
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗The museum's People's Square branch, currently hosting a major special exhibition.
09:00–17:00 · last entry 15:00 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗The Pudong branch with permanent galleries and special exhibitions.
10:00–18:00 · last entry 17:00 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗Navigate one of the world's best-known electronics districts, from components to consumer devices.
3–5 hours · Futian
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Explore converted industrial spaces, galleries, cafés, design shops, and cultural events.
2–3 hours · Nanshan
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Read city guide ↗Understand Shenzhen's rapid transformation, regional history, and role in China's reform era.
2–3 hours · Futian
10:00–18:00 · last entry 17:30 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Visit a historic coastal settlement and combine it with the slower pace of eastern Shenzhen.
Half to full day · Dapeng
09:00–18:00 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗A theme park of miniature global landmarks in Nanshan.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A central hill park with a city viewpoint above the Civic Center.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Study the layered pavilions, ponds, rocks, and framed views of Suzhou's largest classical garden.
2–3 hours · Gusu
Opening hours not yet verified.
Combine regional collections with I. M. Pei's contemporary interpretation of Jiangnan architecture.
2–3 hours · Gusu
09:00–17:00 · last entry 16:00 · regular closure day applies
Official hours ↗Walk beside canals through a historic street network of bridges, shops, and residential lanes.
2–3 hours · Gusu
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Visit a long-celebrated scenic hill with historic sites, gardens, and the leaning Yunyan Pagoda.
3–4 hours · Gusu
Opening hours not yet verified.
One of Suzhou's celebrated classical gardens, known for courtyards and rockeries.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A canal-side heritage street with bridges, shops and evening views.
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
See the excavated figures and museum displays connected to the mausoleum of China's first emperor.
4–6 hours · Lintong
Hours vary by season or weekday. Select a date above.
Official hours ↗Walk or cycle a preserved city wall for elevated views over old and modern Xi'an.
2–4 hours · Beilin
Opening hours not yet verified.
Explore busy lanes shaped by Xi'an's long-standing Muslim communities and diverse food traditions.
2–3 hours · Lianhu
No single gate schedule; individual venues set their own hours.
Connect Buddhist history, Tang-era Xi'an, and the modern cultural district around the pagoda.
2–3 hours · Yanta
Opening hours not yet verified.
A major collection of Shaanxi archaeology and Chinese dynastic history.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A historic hot-spring complex often paired with the Terracotta Army.
Opening hours not yet verified.
Explore the pillar-like sandstone landscape through viewpoints, forest paths, lifts, and shuttle routes.
1–2 days · Wulingyuan
07:30–17:00 · last entry 16:00
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Take in cliffside scenery, mountain roads, walkways, and the dramatic Tianmen Cave.
Half to full day · Yongding
08:00–18:00 · last entry 16:00
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Combine a high glass bridge with steep canyon scenery and a separate route from the main national park.
4–6 hours · Cili
07:30–17:00 · entry cutoff not published
Official hours ↗Read city guide ↗Enjoy a quieter lake setting enclosed by forested karst peaks near Wulingyuan.
2–3 hours · Wulingyuan
Opening hours not yet verified.
Read city guide ↗A large karst cave attraction in the Wulingyuan area.
Opening hours not yet verified.
A large cultural and entertainment complex close to the city centre.
Opening hours not yet verified.