Qingdao
Lit up at night, this graceful pavilion decorates the end of Zhan Bridge poking into Qingdao Bay. If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s on every…
Must-see attractions in China
Guizhou
The views of Zhaoxing stretching up the valley are wonderful, particularly at sunset when the lights on Dazhai Gate begin to come on.
Yunnan
Looming over the centre of town, this drum tower dates back to the 14th century and remains the very symbol of Weishan. Ascend the stone ramparts from the…
Lhasa
There are some 136 nuns resident at Chupsang and it’s a very friendly place. Visit it as part of a walk from Pabonka Monastery.
Yunnan
Surrounded by lush pine forest, this Buddhist temple on the edge of Laifeng Shan National Forest Park feels like a secluded sanctuary yet remains a hub of…
Hangzhou
On the northwestern shore of West Lake, this lovely collection of gardens spreads out over numerous islets and is renowned for its fragrant spring lotus…
Shanghai
An original M50 gallery and one of Shanghai's first contemporary art spaces, ShanghART is still going strong 20 years on.
China
Famed as the site where the King of Shu, Liu Bei, entrusted his son and kingdom to Zhuge Liang, as chronicled in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Hangzhou
A Ming dynasty Chinese pavilion sits on this small islet in the West Lake. Many of the cruise boats pass close by it, but it's not accessible to tourists.
Jiangsu
The old town of Mudu is principally hemmed in by the canal and Xiangxi Xilu. It's a small area to explore, and you only need half a day to do it justice.
Henan
A beautiful 40m waterfall with a pool beneath that is at least 28m deep (the shape of the pool has thus far made it impossible to measure any deeper).
Shandong
Near the top of village, this intriguing double bridge is one of the earliest examples in the world of such a traffic structure and dates from 1671.
Zhejiang
Shrouded in ivy and shaped like the character for lucky number eight (八, bā), this 900-year-old stone bridge is Shaoxing's most famous.
Henan
Four stone compounds that date back to the Ming dynasty. Just opposite, a platform atop a pillar of rock offers astonishing views into a canyon.
Fujian
This 600-year-old tǔlóu was built without using a single nail and is still pretty intact. It now houses an exhibition hall.
Shandong
At the rear of Tai Shan is this quiet spot, popular for viewing pine trees and where some ruins can be found tangled in the foliage.
Guangdong
In Nanxing village, Nánxìng Xié Lóu was built in 1903 and tilts severely to one side, with its central axis over 2m off-centre.
Nanjing
This delightfully historic campus is worth a stroll to appreciate its traditional architecture, lovely trees and green spaces.
Shanghai
This Chinese garden established in 1912 is a nice spot for a stroll with pavilions, ponds, quaint bridges and rocky outcrops.
Lhasa
This interesting chapel houses the monastery printing press. You can see the printing and assembling of Buddhist texts here.
Shanghai
Moved here in 1769 from its original location in Xuejiabang, this temple stands on the west side of the Chenghuang Bridge.
Shandong
The main sunrise vantage point is the North Pointing Rock; if you’re lucky, visibility extends over 200km to the coast.
Lhasa
The northeastern corner of the Potala kora is home to this small prayer hall, humming with the murmurs of chanting nuns.
Shandong
This terrace and viewpoint is the spot from where Confucius looked out over the Kingdom of Lǔ.
Lhasa
The tiny meditation cave of Jamyang Chöje, Drepung's founder, has some fine rock paintings.
China
A 12-storey, 56m-high wooden pagoda built on a huge, river-water-encircled rock bluff.
Lhasa
Built by King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, Pabonka Monastery is one of the most ancient Buddhist sites in the Lhasa region. Though one of the lesser…
Lijiang
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to some 5596m, and the massif's thirteen peaks dominate the skyline of the surrounding regions. Undeniably beautiful, the…
Zhangye Danxia National Geopark
Gansu
The swirling orange, yellow, white and brown lunar landscape of this national park is the result of sandstone and mineral deposits that have eroded into…
Beijing
Dating from around the 10th century when Chinese first began converting to Islam, Beijing's oldest mosque appears more like a Chinese temple with Islamic…
Kashgar
This 3-hectare mausoleum complex was built by the Khoja family, who ruled the region in the 17th and 18th centuries. Widely considered the holiest Muslim…
Beijing
This centuries-old shopping street, although tarted up for tourists, retains several timeworn emporia selling silk, cloth shoes and traditional Chinese…
Gansu
The Ganjia Grasslands, 34km from Xiahe, aren’t as pretty as those at nearby Sangke, but there is more to explore. From Xiahe a bumpy road crosses the…
Guizhou
This 4.5km-long valley is forested with ancient ferns and dotted with gushing cataracts. Paths follow both sides of a river; gushing minifalls lead to…
Shanghai Old City
A modest and charming retreat, this well-tended temple to Confucius is cultivated with maples, pines, magnolias and birdsong. The layout is typically…
Lhasa
Hikers and anyone who likes to get well off the beaten track will enjoy this excursion to Tibet’s largest nunnery, set in a large natural bowl about 55km…
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