Top 9 Destinations to Visit in China 2020

China, an old and vast country, boasts far-reaching history, jaw-dropping natural wonders and numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hereunder lists the most popular travel destinations for you to go after a China experience imbued with cultural nourishment and natural sightseeing.

Beijing, the capital of China and an entry city for oversea travelers, stands out due to its glorious history and profound cultural legacy. Beijing not only enjoys the most typical and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, including Badaling and Mutianyu, but also houses a great number of imperial delights demonstrating the historical panorama of Beijing.

The iconic Forbidden City, a resplendent royal palace, houses tremendous antique treasures disclosing the mysteries of court life, while other historical monuments like the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace may wow you with classic ancient architectures. Traditional courtyard residences of locals are waiting for your discovery with a venture into the crisscrossing hutongs. Besides, Peking roast duck definitely satiates the gourmets, and wonderful cultural shows including acrobatics, Kung Fu and Peking Opera would make your blood boil.

Xian, once called Chang'an (City of Eternal Peace), served as the capital of China during the nation's golden age Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD). As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xian offers the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, one of the biggest archaeological excavations in the world, with 8,000 life-sized warriors to protect the emperor Qinshihuang in his afterlife.

An array of historic and spiritual monuments are on view, including the intact City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Great Mosque, Hanyang Mausoleum, etc. A step into the Muslim Quarter is not only the best way to take a dip of the diverse culture and religious ambience, but to be welcomed by mind-blogging street foods.

Shanghai is an east-meets-west cosmopolis with a cluster of skyscrapers, high-end shopping malls and a variety of eateries of the globe. You would be amazed at the coexistence of Chinese traditional garden like Yu Garden and western French concession constructions at the Bund Area.

Nanjing Road thrives for hundreds of years, featuring on both international big brands stores for luxury accessories and Chinese time-honored shops for common wears. Meanwhile, the latest and newest Disneyland Resort is a must-go paradise especially for family travelers with kids. Water town in the outskirts and a side trip to beautiful gardens in Suzhou would allow you to escape away from urban bustle.

Guilin might boast the most gorgeous karst landscapes on this planet, endowed with dream-like limestone Reed Flut Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Taking a Li River cruise to Yangshuo is a must-do on every traveler's travel list to soak up the picturesque scenery.

Yangshuo is said to be the most visited county by overseas tourists, famous for its enchanting countryside and idyllic rural villages perfect for biking and hiking. Another man-made stunner, the ethical Longji Rice Terraced Fields bundle up centuries-old agricultural spectacles and brilliant intelligence of Zhuang minority.

Chengdu is all about the giant pandas, hotpot, Sichuan cuisine and leisure lifestyle. A great number of visitors flock to Chengdu in order to have a delightful meet with the adorable star mammals, even have a life-time panda keeper experience at Dujiangyan or Wolong. Meanwhile, Chengdu is a leisure and foodie paradise.

Rich tea and cuisine culture could be reflected in tea house and restaurants for hotpot & Sichuan cuisine densely scattered in every street. Gourmets would be spoiled for choice when hanging out at Jinli Old Street or the Broad and Narrow Alleys. You may find that Chengdu locals have their special afterwork activity different from any other cities in China, playing Mahjong.

As a big hodgepodge with diverse culture mix, Hong Kong gets towering skyscrapers along the Victoria Harbor and crowded Mong Kok residences that form dramatically different skylines. Crisscrossing MTR network, double-deck trams, ferries and buses provide you with easy access to go around the sights, while the English friendly environment makes your trip hassle-free. What's more, Hong Kong is a shopping paradise for items ranging from global luxury articles to fair-price electronic accessories. A tour of Hong Kong would be largely enriched by visiting some great attractions, such as Disneyland Resort, Victoria Peak, Aberdeen fishing villages and nice beaches.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a breathtaking world geopark and nature reserve of typical sandstone landform, with an array of naturally-formed soaring lofty cliffs, cloud-capped peaks, rushing rapids, deep valleys, peculiar rocks and marvelous caves.

Three main draws include Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The renowned movie AVATAR gains an inspiration exactly from the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, while the longest glass bridge over the big canyon thrills adventurers from the globe. Highlight spots include the Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Golden Whip Stream, etc.

A journey to Lhasa is a lifetime experience. As the capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is a mystical, spiritual and majestic city blessed with deep-rooted Tibetan Buddhism and captivating natural sightseeing. Perched on the rooftop of world, magnificent Potala Palace and centuries-old monasteries preserve the essence of Tibetan Buddhism with a mix of flickering butter lamps, burning incense and prostrating pilgrims. Lhasa is also a dreamland for hikers, offering soaring snow-capped mountains and holy lakes for a circuit trekking. Featured festivals like Sga Dawa Festival, New Year Festival and Shonton Festival provide an in-depth exploration of traditional Tibetan culture.

Viewed as the most livable city in China, Hangzhou is a leisure vacation destination famed by the dreamy West Lake and verdant tea plantations.

The stunning West Lake embraces crafted vistas of verdant willow gardens and water lilies along the lakefront, with causeways and bridges for leisure stroll. The lake could be also navigated by boating and biking for a circle. Besides, Hangzhou boasts vast plantations of Longjing Tea, while Meijiawu Tea Village is a famous tea production base, where you could visit a national tea specialist's house to learn more about the Dragon Well Tea, including tea picking, weathering, and sipping a cup of tea.