Shandong
Located along the first part of the climb up Tai Shan, this massive inscription of a Buddhist text on the rock face was once hidden behind a waterfall.
Must-see attractions in China
Hunan
This museum includes everyday artefacts used by the Great Helmsman, clothing he wore and photos from his life; it benefits from good English captions.
Shanghai
Gallery in the M50 complex featuring a range of Chinese works from traditional Taiwanese painters and Chinese artists overseas to contemporary works.
Hubei
This former Taoist temple was closed for renovations during our last visit. It's next to the Jingzhou Museum.
Fujian
This relatively young tǔlóu (built in 1909) has 136 equally sized rooms and a concentric ring that houses an ancestral hall and a school.
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
This ornamental gateway will take you towards the main sights if you enter the park at the main west gate.
Shandong
This gate leads into Dai Temple from the north. Be sure to scale the walls over the gate to see what’s in store for your pilgrimage up Tai Shan.
Zhejiang
What Nanxi Bridge lacks in grandeur it makes up for in usefulness: built in 1842, the bridge is more local thoroughfare than tourist attraction.
Shandong
The small and smoky God of Wealth Temple is dedicated to Cáishén (财神), worshipped by everyone seeking a positive change in their fortunes.
Jiangxi
Relocated and rebuilt, this 'Imperial Kiln' site doesn't have a kiln, but there's a modest porcelain museum and a rebuilt pagoda you can climb.
Liaoning
A colourful temple dedicated to the master of learning and education. Built in 1430, this is reputedly the oldest temple in northeastern China.
Shanxi
The Qing emperor Shunzhi, who ruled from 1644 to 1661, was said to have been a monk at this temple over the river and backing onto Dailuo Peak.
Guizhou
The resident Buddhist monks welcome visitors warmly to this temple, which was built in AD 1405 (during the Ming dynasty) and restored in 1668.
Tianjin
To get the city’s transformation in perspective, or for a night-time angle on Tianjin, ride this huge Ferris wheel straddling the Hai River.
Shandong
This huge pine tree, the last standing of the five ancient pines, was traditionally considered to be among the eight great sights of Tai Shan.
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
One of the most pleasant spots in the Temple of Heaven Park, especially when the roses are in bloom.
Sichuan
From just west of the North Gate, it's possible to ascend onto a small restored section of the city wall. There are good views from the top.
Shanghai
Set in lush green grounds, this historic house (building No 1 of the Cypress Hotel) was Victor Sassoon's bolthole villa in west Shanghai.
Beijing
Beijing's largest park has plenty for kids, from fairground rides to pedal boats and swimming, and even a makeshift ski slope in winter.
Yunnan
The 15th-century Lesser Putuo Temple is set on an extremely photogenic rocky outcrop on the east side of Erhai Lake, not far from Wase.
Fujian
A three-storey Victorian-style building, formerly the British Consulate and currently running as a hotel, with a cafe on the 1st floor.
China
Relocated 20 miles downstream in 2002, this temple dates back to the Three Kingdoms period, but has been extensively renovated since.
Gansu
This nunnery is on the hill above the Tibetan part of Xiahe. The outer kora (pilgrim path) begins just to the left of here.
Yunnan
Kublai Khan used this place as a base back in the late 13th century. On a clear day, views from the cable car and pond are stunning.
Nanjing
A tree-lined pathway winds around pavilions and picnic grounds in the Míng Xiàolíng Scenic Area and ends at this scenic lake.
Shandong
This spot marks the point where Emperor Zhenzong had to dismount and continue by litter because his horse refused to go further.
Jiangxi
Established during the Ming dynasty, this is one of the few Taoist temples in Jiangxi to have survived the Cultural Revolution.
Lhasa
Die-hards can track down this hard-to-find chapel with old murals in the south of the old town. It’s accessed from the south.
Shandong
This museum on Shunhe Lu displays a collection of items relating to Zoucheng through history. Note the very long lunch break.
Liaoning
These 10m high walls were built in 1428 and are still standing. You can do a complete circuit of the walls in around an hour.
Hangzhou
Vantage point on Baoshi Hill with a pavilion. The balcony here is a mere 125m high, offering not-so-lofty-views of West Lake.
Jiangxi
This former Qing governor residence is a fine example of the period. Pay special attention to the doorway and entrance gate.
Zhejiang
This fine Ming dynasty hall features an eye-catching central stone door frame plus an exhibition dedicated to local culture.
Zhejiang
This old hall houses a traditional Chinese medicine museum with lots of jarred specimens. Unfortunately there's no English.
Lhasa
A small building to the side of the printing press holds these three sand mandalas.
Gate Tower of the Cloud-Retaining Eaves
Beijing
This tower within the Summer Palace once housed a statue of Guanyu, the God of War.
Shandong
The small and charming brick bell tower stands astride the road at the centre of town, to the east of the Confucius Temple.
Guangxi
This historic building was disguised as a pharmacy that allowed the Japanese to pursue espionage activities in the 1930s.
Beijing
Constructed in the 18th century, Changguan Hall was destroyed by Anglo-French soldiers in 1860 and subsequently rebuilt.
Zhejiang
A restored stretch of old shophouses, several of which now house cafes and teahouses. Look out for rice-wine ice cream.
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