China Destination Guide

Where to Go. What to Know. Travel Deeper.

Discover China’s top destinations, cultural insights, and practical travel tips — all drawn from my personal journeys across the country.

From world-famous landmarks to lesser-known gems, this guide helps you explore China with confidence and curiosity. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, I’ll help you experience the real China — beyond the guidebooks.

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Top China Cities to Explore

China’s cities are a blend of ancient history and modern innovation, offering unique experiences at every turn. Here are some of the most popular cities to explore:

🏯Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing is China’s capital and one of the most historic cities in the world. With its iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, Beijing offers a deep dive into China’s imperial past. Visitors can also enjoy the city’s vibrant arts scene, culinary delights, and bustling markets.

🛕Xi’an Travel Guide

Xi’an is renowned as the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the famous Terracotta Army. This ancient city, once the capital of several dynasties, is rich in archaeological sites and cultural heritage. The City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter are must-see attractions.

🏙️Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai is a global financial hub known for its modern skyline, including the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower. The city offers a mix of contemporary attractions and historic sites such as the Bund, Yu Garden, and the French Concession. Shanghai’s vibrant nightlife and shopping districts make it a dynamic urban experience.

🏞️Guilin Travel Guide

Guilin is famous for its stunning karst landscape, which is often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. The Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Reed Flute Cave are highlights. Guilin is also a gateway to exploring the picturesque rice terraces of Longsheng and the ethnic minority villages in the region.

🐼Chengdu Travel Guide

Chengdu is known as the home of the giant panda and a paradise for food lovers. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the city’s hotpot cuisine are major attractions. Chengdu also boasts a laid-back lifestyle, teahouses, and historic sites like Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Ancient Street.

All-in-One Travel Guides for Cities, Towns, and Provinces in China

Plan your China adventure with our complete travel guides for cities, towns, and provinces. Find top attractions, local food recommendations, transportation tips, and cultural insights—all in one place.

Alxa League Travel Guide
Anhui Travel Guide
Anyang Travel
Australia Beijing Travel
Baotou Travel
Batang
Beijing Travel Guide
Changchun Travel
Changsha Travel
Chaozhou Travel
Chengde Travel
Chengdu Travel Guide
Chifeng Travel
Chongqing Travel
Chongqing Travel
Dali Travel
Dalian Travel
Danba
Dandong Travel
Daocheng
Datong Travel
Dengfeng Travel
Deqin
Dongying Travel
Dunhuang Travel
Feilaisi
Foshan Travel
Fujian Travel
Fujian Tulou Travel
Gansu Travel
Guangdong Travel Guide

Guangxi Travel
Guangzhou Travel Guide
Guilin Travel Guide
Guiyang
Guizhou Travel
Gyantse Travel
Haikou Travel
Hangzhou Travel Guide
Hanzhong
Harbin Travel
Hebei Travel
Hefei Travel
Heilongjiang Travel
Henan Travel
Hezuo Travel
Hohhot Travel
Henan Travel Guide
Hezuo Travel
Hohhot Travel
Hong Kong Travel Guide
Hotan Travel
Huangshan Travel
Hubei Travel Guide
Hulunbuir Travel
Hunan Travel Guide
Inner Mongolia Travel Guide
Ji’an Travel
Jiangsu Travel guide
Jiangxi Travel Guide
Jiayuguan Travel
Jiexiu Travel

Jilin City Travel
Jilin Travel
Jinan Travel
Jingdezhen Travel
Jiuhuashan Travel
Jiuzhaigou Travel

Kaifeng Travel
Kaili Travel
Kaiping Travel
Kangding
Kaifeng Travel
Kaili Travel
Kaiping Travel
Kangding
Karamay Travel
Kashgar Travel
Kunming Travel
Langmusi Travel
Lanzhou Travel
Lhasa Travel Guide
Lhatse Travel
Li County
Liaoning Travel
Lijiang Travel
Linxia Travel
Litang
Longyan Travel
Luding
Luoyang Travel
Lushan Travel
Mangkang
Moxi
Mudanjiang Travel
Nanchang Travel
Nangartse Travel

Nanjing Travel
Nanning Travel
Ningbo Travel
Ningxia Travel
Nyalam
Ordos Travel
Panjin Travel
Pingyao Travel
Putuoshan
Qikou Travel
Qingdao Travel
Qinghai Travel
Qinhuangdao Travel
Qiqihar Travel
Quanzhou Travel
Qufu Travel

Ruili Travel
Sanjiang Travel
Sanya Travel
Shaanxi Travel Guide
Shandong Travel Guide

Shanghai Travel Guide
Shangri-La Travel
Shanhaiguan
Shantou Travel
Shanxi Travel Guide
Shaoxing Travel
Shenyang Travel
Shenzhen Travel
Shigatse Travel
Shijiazhuang Travel
Shimian
Sichuan Travel Guide
Snow Village
Suzhou Travel
Taiyuan Travel
Three Gorges Yangtze
Tianjin Travel Guide
Tianshui Travel
Tibet Travel Guide
Tingri Travel
Turpan Travel
Urumqi Travel
Wenzhou Travel
Wuhan Travel
Wuxi Travel
Wuyishan Travel
Wuyuan Travel
Xiahe Travel
Xiamen Travel
Xi’an Travel Guide
Xiangcheng


Xichang
Xilingol Travel
Xinduqiao
Xining Travel
Xinjiang Travel Guide
Xishuangbanna Travel
Ya’an
Yading
Yajiang
Yan’an Travel
Yanan
Yangshuo Travel
Yangtze River Cruises
Yanji Travel
Yanzhou Travel
Yichang Travel
Yinchuan Travel
Yining Travel
Yiwu Travel
Yixing Travel
Yunnan Travel Guide
Yushu Travel
Zhangjiajie Travel
Zhangjiakou Travel
Zhangmu Travel
Zhejiang Travel
Zhengzhou Travel
Zhenjiang Travel Guide
Zhongwei Travel
Zhuhai Travel
Zhuxian Town Travel
Zunhua

🌟 Ready to Explore China with Confidence?

China is vast, complex, and endlessly rewarding — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. With the right insights and a bit of cultural understanding, your journey can go far beyond the typical tourist path.

I’ve traveled across provinces, villages, and cities to bring you honest, experience-based guidance — not just what to see, but how to feel connected to it all.

If you’re unsure where to start or want a more personal recommendation, I’d love to help.

📩 Email me directly at info @ ruqintravel.com
🔘 Or ask me a travel question

Let’s make your China trip unforgettable — and truly your own.