Shandong
This pool is fed by a small waterfall and is said to conceal grand carp palaces and herbs that turn humans into beasts.
Must-see attractions in China
Lhasa
This small Sakyapa-school chapel is up some narrow stairs above the Zhambhala Lhakhang, just off the Barkhor Circuit.
Guangdong
The remains of the ancient city wall run alongside and back from the river. You can walk on the top of most sections.
Fujian
This is the former family residence of Mr Lin, a prominent Taiwanese tycoon who lived here in the late 19th century.
Shandong
Statues of Confucius, Mencius, Zengzi and other Confucian luminaries are venerated at this high-altitude temple.
Lhasa
This small and little-visited college is one of several used as a monastic residence and monks welcome visitors.
Lhasa
This charming yellow-walled mani lhakhang (prayer-wheel chapel) is south of the Norbulingka entrance.
Beijing
This ornamental hall (zaojian means algae or seaweed) sits on Seaweed-Viewing Island on Kunming Lake.
Lhasa
This small and little-visited college was once home to students from Inner Mongolia and is worth a brief look.
Former Qing Dynasty Post Office
Tianjin
Pop inside this two-storey wood-and-brick building (1878) to view the historic stamp collection on display.
Hangzhou
Visiting this charming pagoda overlooking West Lake makes for a lovely walk in the hills north of the lake.
Shanghai
A vast gallery space that focuses on experimental art and installations from Shanghai artists and beyond.
Shandong
This Taoist Qingdi Palace can be found right before you reach the fog- and cloud-swathed mountain summit.
Hangzhou
A 100m deep cave located on the slopes of Baoshi Hill. There are three stone Buddha statues on the wall.
Lhasa
This small and little-visited college is worth brief exploration if you want to get off the beaten path.
Nanjing
Established in 1902 and located in the centre of town; the lovely campus is well worth an exploration.
Hubei
From this beautiful, turquoise-tiled temple, a small stone path leads up to South Cliff (45 minutes).
Shandong
The South Gate to Heaven is the third celestial gate, which marks the beginning of the summit area.
Guangdong
A shuttered building in West Lake, designed in a period style reminiscent of 1970s kung fu movies.
Lhasa
This atmospheric monastery kitchen on the eastern side of the main assembly hall is worth a visit.
Shandong
About 3km east of the old town, No 2 Beach is rocky in parts but surrounded by lively tide pools.
Zhujiajiao Catholic Church of Ascension
Shanghai
A gorgeous church dating from 1863, with its belfry rising in a detached tower by the rear gate.
Shandong
Each Chinese character carved in the Ten-Thousand Zhang Tablet, dated 1748, measures 1m across.
Macau
This buttercup-yellow mini Grecian temple, built in 1917, still functions as a public library.
Qingdao
This park above Qingdao's Old Town is free to enter from 6am to 7.30am and from 6pm to 8.30pm.
Shandong
One of Yantai's two main beaches, No 1 Beach is a long stretch of soft sand in a calm bay.
Liaoning
The former residence of General Gao Rulian, who is one of Xingcheng’s most famous sons.
Hunan
Mao began his education in this simple country school, next door to his childhood home.
Hubei
Up the road from the South Gate, this historic Taoist temple originally dates to 1396.
Shandong
This collection of unusual radial rock formations mesmerised the great sage Confucius.
Shandong
The name of this large gate literally means 'Building of the Ten Thousand Immortals'.
Qingdao
This sweet little park is near No 1 Bathing Beach. Admission is free after 6.30pm.
Shanghai
Take the pulse of China's avant-garde art scene, with a focus on new media works.
Hangzhou
These ancient effigies are carved into the cliff-face not far from Baochu Pagoda.
Zhejiang
This massive old hall contains some impressive carved cross beams in its roof.
Shandong
This bridge was once a modest wooden bridge spanning a torrent of waterfalls.
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