Best China Travel 2026

Nestled in the dense forests of Songshan Mountain, it is the world-famous birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism.

Originated from Tang Dynasty settlements, Wuzhen spans 71 sq km with a core scenic zone of 4.3 sq km, widely hailed as the Venice of the East among global China attractions.

Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China, sitting at 3,200 meters altitude. The water changes from deep cobalt to turquoise to silver under different skies.

Lijiang is not just a destination; it’s a living museum of the Naxi people, one of China’s 56 ethnic minorities, who have called this valley home for over 1,000 years.

This is Zhangye Danxia, and it’s one of those rare places where photographs simply cannot capture the reality of what your eyes will see.

Mogao Caves, also called Thousand Buddha Caves, sit 25km southeast of Dunhuang. Built from 366 AD, it was a Silk hub where Chinese, Indian, Central Asian art blended.

Suzhou’s classical gardens are the soul of Chinese landscape design. Built from the 6th century onward, they were imperial retreats and scholar homes.

Standing majestically on Red Hill in central Lhasa, the Potala Palace is not just a building—it’s the soul of Tibet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a 1,300-year-old royal palace that has witnessed the rise and fall of Tibetan history.

Located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo has captivated travelers for decades with its otherworldly scenery and laid-back atmosphere.