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Cities in China

On this page you'll find guides to the main cities to visit in China, with suggestions on what to see in each destination and how to plan your route between places like Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Furong, Xi'an, Pingyao, Chongqing and Beijing.

Use these guides to plan your trip city by city or combine different destinations into a complete China itinerary.

Last updated: August 2026

Great Wall of China in Beijing
Beijing Hongya Cave illuminated at night seen from Qiansimen Bridge in Chongqing
Chongqing Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie Furong Ancient Town waterfall flowing through the center of the historic village in Hunan
Furong Ancient Town Rainbow Bridge in Fenghuang Ancient Town with a boat on the Tuojiang river in Hunan
Fenghuang Ancient Town Panoramic view of Pit 1 of the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China
Xi'an Pingyao Ancient City wall with watchtowers in Shanxi, China
Pingyao