China Travel & Tourism

Visitors seeking an unforgettable trip can head off to the most populated country in the world. As one of the major tourist epicenters of Asia, China entertains guests with a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Those who are interested in a real city experience can enjoy the hustle and bustle of Beijing while travelers looking for some rest and relaxation can head to one of the country’s more rural provinces. Travelers keen to enjoy a spectacular landscape can relish in the stunning cultural sites in Sichuan and the majestic coast at Qingdao. World travelers can’t leave the country without stopping by China’s most famous attractions including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.

Each year hundreds of thousands of travelers flock to China’s capital city, Beijing, to enjoy a plethora of historic sites tucked away within a vibrant city culture. Those who are interested in exploring one of the country’s most mysterious historic sites can head over to the Forbidden City, which was built during the early 1400s. The building spreads over 250 acres and consists of a series of gates, the Imperial Palace and Jingshan Park. Those who would like to visit a city landmark marred by recent history can head over to Tiananmen Square, which is located near the very center of the city. Those who are more interested in viewing stunning testaments to Chinese architecture can stop off at the Temple of Heaven or the Summer Palace. Those who are impatiently counting down the minutes until they can visit the Great Wall of China can satisfy their curiosity by walking along a section of the wall around Beijing. This Ming Dynasty creation is a testament to the architectural genius of the past. Visitors can choose from eight sections of the Great Wall to tour nearby the city. Travelers interested in learning more about the city culture can take a pedicab tour of the intricate hutongs that connect the older parts of Beijing. Guests can stroll through Pipe Tobacco Alley near the Bell Tower to enjoy a variety of cafes and dining options.

Visitors seeking an escape from the bustling city center of Beijing can retreat to the Sichuan Province to enjoy a variety of cultural and natural attractions within a picturesque setting. Those who are interested in visiting one of the area’s most famous cultural relics can head over to the Giant Buddha in Leshan. This enormous relief towers more than 230 feet tall, carved into the side of Lingyuan Mountain. Guests can also stop off at Leshan’s Monastery of Divine Light to view a stunning temple overlooked by the Sheli Pagoda. Those who would like to learn more about the Sichuan Province can head over to the Sichuan University of Museum. The museum features more than 40,000 historic items and artifacts. Those who are more interested in art than artifacts can head over to the Chengdu Folkways Artistic Hall to stroll through a staggering collection of wax figures that depict scenes from the area’s history. Travelers with family in tow can’t leave the province without stopping by the Wolong Nature Reserve. The reserve hold more than 4,000 different species of plants along with a number of endangered animals such as the golden langur, the snow leopard, the golden monkey, the musk deer and the red panda. Guests can stop off at the Giant Panda Research Center to view the highly endangered animal in a protected environment.

Guests interested in a costal vacation can head over to the city of Qingdao to enjoy some rest and relaxation while experiencing the town’s jovial personality. Those looking for a fun adventure can head over to Laoshan Mountain, perched above the Yellow Sea’s shore. This mountain is the highest along China’s coastline and offers a scenic retreat for the outdoor enthusiast. Those looking for an attraction that will tickle their taste buds can head over to International Beer Town enjoy entertainment and a variety of brews. Guests can tour the historic city center or simply relax on the shore.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 2 of 230


Air Travel

  • Quality of Airports: Good (6.9 of 7)
  • Number of Airlines: 106
  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 78203000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Average (4.0 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 40320
  • Average Room Rate: $99.04
 

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 35%
  • Family Vacation: 14%
  • Couples Getaway: 30%
  • Friends Trip: 13%
  • Solo Travel: 20%
 

Top Vacation Destinations in China

Most popular cities in China in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Beijing

    Popularity: 1 | 11.31% Visitors | 3147 Hotels

  • Shanghai

    Popularity: 2 | 9.09% Visitors | 2208 Hotels

  • Hong Kong

    Popularity: 3 | 5.32% Visitors | 287 Hotels

  • Guangzhou

    Popularity: 4 | 5.09% Visitors | 1350 Hotels

  • Shenzhen

    Popularity: 5 | 4.52% Visitors | 964 Hotels

  • Wuhan

    Popularity: 6 | 4.19% Visitors | 726 Hotels

  • Hangzhou

    Popularity: 7 | 3.48% Visitors | 930 Hotels

  • Xian

    Popularity: 8 | 2.89% Visitors | 746 Hotels

  • Chengdu

    Popularity: 9 | 2.86% Visitors | 919 Hotels

  • Nanjing

    Popularity: 10 | 2.66% Visitors | 776 Hotels

  • Sanya

    Popularity: 11 | 2.47% Visitors | 299 Hotels

  • Changsha

    Popularity: 12 | 2.46% Visitors | 446 Hotels

  • Tianjin

    Popularity: 13 | 1.86% Visitors | 426 Hotels

  • Qingdao

    Popularity: 14 | 1.69% Visitors | 503 Hotels

  • Chongqing

    Popularity: 15 | 1.61% Visitors | 590 Hotels

  • Xiamen

    Popularity: 16 | 1.48% Visitors | 365 Hotels

  • Suzhou

    Popularity: 17 | 1.34% Visitors | 431 Hotels

  • Jinan

    Popularity: 18 | 1.32% Visitors | 383 Hotels

  • Macau

    Popularity: 19 | 1.3% Visitors | 72 Hotels

  • Dongguan

    Popularity: 20 | 1.07% Visitors | 450 Hotels

  • Dalian

    Popularity: 21 | 1.05% Visitors | 399 Hotels

  • Kunming

    Popularity: 22 | 0.98% Visitors | 360 Hotels

  • Shenyang

    Popularity: 23 | 0.98% Visitors | 323 Hotels

  • Harbin

    Popularity: 24 | 0.98% Visitors | 298 Hotels

  • Zhengzhou

    Popularity: 25 | 0.97% Visitors | 380 Hotels

  • Ningbo

    Popularity: 26 | 0.84% Visitors | 317 Hotels

  • Nanchang

    Popularity: 27 | 0.79% Visitors | 243 Hotels

  • Taiyuan

    Popularity: 28 | 0.75% Visitors | 259 Hotels

  • Fuzhou

    Popularity: 29 | 0.74% Visitors | 201 Hotels

  • Hefei

    Popularity: 30 | 0.69% Visitors | 279 Hotels

  • Shijiazhuang

    Popularity: 31 | 0.62% Visitors | 183 Hotels

  • Wuxi

    Popularity: 32 | 0.58% Visitors | 248 Hotels

  • Zhuhai

    Popularity: 33 | 0.58% Visitors | 239 Hotels

  • Nanning

    Popularity: 34 | 0.57% Visitors | 221 Hotels

  • Changchun

    Popularity: 35 | 0.51% Visitors | 190 Hotels

  • Guilin

    Popularity: 36 | 0.5% Visitors | 171 Hotels

  • Guiyang

    Popularity: 37 | 0.48% Visitors | 176 Hotels

  • Haikou

    Popularity: 38 | 0.47% Visitors | 221 Hotels

  • Foshan

    Popularity: 39 | 0.4% Visitors | 249 Hotels

  • Urumqi

    Popularity: 40 | 0.35% Visitors | 209 Hotels

 

Top China Hotels

  • 1
    Fairmont Beijing
    No.8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguo Menwai Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
    100% recommended | 94 reviews
  • 2
    Les Suites Orient
    No.1 Jinling East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
    98% recommended | 82 reviews
  • 3
    Aman at Summer Palace
    No.15 Gongmenqian Street, Haidian District, Beijing
    100% recommended | 45 reviews
  • 4
    Hotel G
    A7 Worker's Stadium, Chaoyang District, Beijing
    99% recommended | 320 reviews
  • 5
    Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
    No.8 Wangfujing East Street , Dongcheng, Beijing
    99% recommended | 450 reviews
  • 6
    Four Seasons Hotel
    No.8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
    98% recommended | 320 reviews
  • 7
    InterContinental Hong Kong
    No.18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
    98% recommended | 599 reviews
  • 8
    The Opposite House
    Building 1, No.11 Sanlitun Road, Beijing
    100% recommended | 124 reviews
  • 9
    Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
    Capital Airport Term. 3, Shunyi District, Beijing
    96% recommended | 45 reviews
  • 10
    Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
    No.5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
    97% recommended | 314 reviews