Must-see attractions in China

  • Thangka Wall

    Lhasa

    Next to some rock paintings is this support wall, used to hang a giant thangka during festivals.

  • Jinquanhu Park

    Guizhou

    Known as the site of the Dongs' ceremonial drum tower, this park gets lively at festival time.

  • Kāng Líng

    Beijing

    The tomb of the Zhengde Emperor, who reigned from 1506–21. It's not open for visitors.

  • Former Law Court

    Fujian

    This handsome former court of law is now inhabited by local residents. No public entry.

  • Yingxiang Temple

    Guizhou

    Qingyan's welcoming Buddhist temple makes a peaceful detour from the tourist crowds.

  • Folk Culture Centre

    Xinjiang

    A small museum of marginal interest in the town of Tashkurgan on the Karakorum Hwy.

  • Dé Líng

    Beijing

    The tomb of Tianqi, the 15th and penultimate Ming emperor. Not open for visitors.

  • Tsangba Kangtsang

    Lhasa

    This college is worth popping into if you want to explore off the beaten track.

  • Catholic Church

    Shanghai

    Visit or take part in prayer at this splendid 1866 Catholic church in Qibao.

  • Tsowa Kangtsang

    Lhasa

    This college welcomes visitors, though the chapels are sometimes closed.

  • Yìzú Shānzhuāng

    Fujian

    This 1920s villa has a European-style gatehouse and baroque sculptures.

  • Tài Líng

    Beijing

    The tomb of the Hongzhi Emperor (1470–1505). Not open for visitors.

  • Yŏng Líng

    Beijing

    The tomb of the Jiajing Emperor (1507–1567). Not open for visitors.

  • Mào Líng

    Beijing

    The 15th-century tomb of the Chenghua Emperor. Not open for visitors.

  • Bo’ai Hospital

    Fujian

    This cream-coloured former Japanese hospital was built in 1936.

  • Changnan Pagoda

    Jiangxi

    Recently constructed old-style pagoda overlooking the river.

  • Xinda Bridge

    Guizhou

    Handsome newer bridge linking Zhenyuan's old and new towns.

  • Waterwheel

    Lijiang

    This wooden waterwheel is a popular photo op.

  • Bamboo Forest

    Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Bamboo forest in Tiger Leaping Gorge.

  • Nàpà Hǎi

    Shangri-la

    Some 7km northwest of Shangri-la you’ll find the seasonal Napa Sea, surrounded by a large grassy meadow that pushes right up to the mountains. Between…

  • Kě Yuán

    Suzhou

    An academic garden directly opposite Blue Wave, Kě Yuán is where Suzhou Library was established in 1914 before the garden spent much of the 20th century…

  • Qingdao Cable Car

    Qingdao

    This cable car transports visitors up the length of Taiping Hill to Qingdao TV Tower, with excellent views along the way.

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