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Explore Shenyang's vibrant Xita Korean Town, home to China's largest Korean population outside the Korean peninsula. Sample authentic Korean BBQ, kimchi, cold noodles, and soju while learning about the unique culture of China's Korean ethnic minority.
Escape the crowds at Badaling and experience the breathtaking Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Walk along fully restored watchtowers with stunning mountain views, ride the cable car up, and toboggan down. This private tour includes hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
Walk through 600 years of imperial history with an expert guide. Explore the Forbidden City's 9,999 rooms, learn about emperors and concubines, and discover hidden courtyards most tourists miss. Includes Tiananmen Square and Jingshan Park panoramic views.
Stand face-to-face with 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers at one of the world's greatest archaeological wonders. This ticket includes access to all 3 pits, the Bronze Chariots exhibition, and an optional English audio guide or live guide.
Challenge yourself on one of China's Five Great Mountains. Hike the thrilling Plank Walk in the Sky, stand on the East Peak for sunrise views, and experience the adrenaline of the world's most dangerous hiking trail. Includes cable car and round-trip transport from Xi'an.
Discover Shanghai's past and present on a guided walking tour from the colonial-era Bund to the Ming Dynasty Yu Garden. Walk Nanjing Road, explore the Old Town's narrow alleys, and learn how this fishing village became a global financial powerhouse.
Sail down the world-famous Li River on a 4-hour cruise through China's most iconic karst landscape. See the scenes from the 20 RMB banknote, watch water buffalo graze along bamboo-lined shores, and arrive in the picturesque town of Yangshuo.
Watch 'Glamorous Chongqing', the city's spectacular drone light show launched in April 2025, where thousands of synchronized drones form glowing skylines, hotpot bowls and light-rail trains above the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. In June 2025 the show set a Guinness World Record with 11,787 drones in the air at once. With around 90 shows a year, typically on Saturday nights, the best free viewing spots are Chaotianmen Square, the Nanbin Road riverside promenade and the area near Hongya Cave.
See the Great Wall like few travelers do - glowing with light after dark. The Badaling Night Tour opens a illuminated section of the wall from roughly 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM during the season (about late April to early October), with tickets around CNY 198-298. Walk the ramparts as floodlights trace the wall over the mountain ridges, enjoy cultural performances at the entrance plaza, and experience one of the new night-tourism formats heavily promoted to international visitors in 2025-2026.
Become a Tang-dynasty prince or princess for a day in Luoyang, China's undisputed hanfu dress-up capital. Rent an elaborate traditional robe with professional hair styling and makeup (packages typically run about US$15-40), then stroll the lantern-lit streets of Luoyi Ancient City or pose beneath the illuminated Yingtian Gate for a photoshoot among hundreds of fellow hanfu wearers. The Zhengzhou-Luoyang region is among the fastest-growing in foreign search interest in 2026 thanks to these 'princess for a day' experiences, and the activity pairs perfectly with a visit to the nearby Longmen Grottoes.
Travel from Chengdu to explore the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system, then walk the forested paths of nearby Qingcheng Mountain. Compare day tours that include transport, guiding, and entrance tickets.
Walk Zhouzhuang's stone lanes and historic bridges, visit the Shen House, and compare canal boat options in one of Jiangnan's best-known water towns. Choose a half-day visit or a guided trip from Suzhou or Shanghai.