City: China
Top Things to do in China
Top Hotels in China
- 1. InterContinental Century City Hotel Chengdu
- 2. Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West
- 3. Crowne Plaza Hangzhou HEDA, an IHG hotel
- 4. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-WestTower, an IHG hotel
- 5. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- 6. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-EastTower, an IHG hotel
- 7. Wyndham Grand Shenzhen
- 8. Crowne Plaza Xi'an, an IHG hotel
- 9. Alva Hotel by Royal
- 10. The Arca
Things to do in China, China: The Best Government Buildings
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
Restaurants in China
1. Former address of Guizhou Bank
2. Temple of Heaven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,200 reviews
Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest.
Reviewed By abchester - Chester, United Kingdom
A fascinating place to visit and marvel at the woodwork and painting, all set in beautiful grounds with locals happily playing cards, exercising or knitting.
3. Tianjin Kailuan Mining Bureau Buliding
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Rehman5000 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
The free public observation floor is on the 50th floor. It consists of a mini-museum, and almost 180° views of the city and bay. Definitely worth a visit, if you are tight on time. No photos allowed in the office/entrance areas, and you must wear a tag at all times (which should be returned when leaving).
5. Shenzhen Civic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By retiredhaha - Oahu, United States
We could watch the evening light show from our 33rd floor room at Shangri-La Hotel Futian, but we decided to watch the Saturday Evening show from the Horizon lounge at 7pm. We had some wines and appetizers while watch the dazzling display of LED lights on a grand scale. Yes, indeed that China is prospering and we were in awed of the spectacular display of the lights. Although the display only lasted approximately little over ten minutes, but it left a long lasting impression for both of us.
6. T . Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
7. Jiaozhou Governor's Hall
8. Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 188 reviews
Built in the Soviet neoclassical style, this imposing building on Tiananmen Square is where the People’s Congress meets and other important government and diplomatic meetings take place.
Reviewed By 863SueM - Williamsburg, United States
Crystal Cruises arranged a banquet, including entertainment for the 800 plus passengers that were participating in the Beijing excursion that the cruise line had arranged. A bit challenging to get everyone through security first, but wow, what a huge place and best of all, we were allowed to take photos of the interior spaces. We were led to a huge banquet hall, the room was still empty even w/ tables to seat 800 diners. The banquet hall is the same room that Nixon, Kissinger, and Chou En-lai toasted each other in 1972. The ceiling is very distinctive and my husband has a book that shows a picture of Nixon & Chou En-lai toasting each other w/ that distinct ceiling in the background! It was quite an honor to be able to have dinner there. According to our local Beijing tour guides, they liken it to having dinner at the White House. I wouldn't go quite that far but it was very impressive to be in this historical building. We learned that Crystal is the only cruise line that has a banquet in the Great Hall of the People for their passengers so kudos to them for this! The meal itself was unimpressive Chinese food (and I'm Chinese American) but watching the wait service come out in unison to bring the food for 800 was impressive. The entertainment was excellent, examples of operatic singing, Kung Fu demonstrations, children singing and dancing, Beijing Opera, etc. It was well orchestrated. As my husband said, if you would have told him as a young man in the '60's that he would be dining in the Great Hall of the People, he would have questioned your sanity. China was closed to Westerners until relations improved in the '70s. It would have been great to have toured the building more but this was impressive enough. It was quite a special evening.
9. Leal Senado (Municipal Council)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By OrderintheHouse
My wife and I really enjoyed our two night stay in Macau as part of our 18 day Asian adventure to celebrate our 40 anniversary in December 2019 and January 2020. Macau is a delightful fusion of Chinese and Portuguese influences and it is essential in our view to include a visit to its Historic Centre. The centrepiece of the Historic Centre has to be Largo do Senado or Senado Square and opposite the Square is one of the historical “jewels in the crown” – the Leal Sanado (“Loyal Senate”) Building. Originally built in 1784, this was Macau’s original municipal chamber, a function it maintains to the present. The Leal Senado Building is neoclassical in design and has retained all its original master walls and primary layout, including the courtyard garden in the back. The main façade is 14.5 metres high and 44 metres wide. A nice feature of the main façade is the French windows that open onto balconies with iron railings. The interior of the building is very ornate with impressive staircases to get to the upper floor. After entering the building, to the left was a very impressive art gallery displaying excellent Chinese artworks. This was worth a closer look. There were so many intricate paintings on show here. As our visit occurred on 30 December, just five days out from Christmas, the building inside was adorned with magnificent Christmas decorations throughout, making a really colourful display. We found it so progressive that Macau so grandly celebrated Christmas both here in this building and throughout the Senado Square opposite – it warmed the hearts of western tourists like us immensely. The courtyard at the back was also well worth a look. The very best feature of the building however, was the ceremonial meeting room and Municipal Council Chamber with its beautiful adornments and furnishings on the upper floor. The room has high decorated wooden parquetry ceilings and is divided in two by three very impressive columned archways. There are lovely red curtains throughout. The meeting chairs are black wooden balloon back chairs to a very ornate design and they have comfortable cushioned seats. Most impressive was the long polished black rectangular conference table where no doubt the Councillors conduct their business. The table is in a “Closed U” set up with computer screens and colourful leafy pot plants in the “closed U” or hollow of the table and it has a lamp and microphone for every seating position. Yet another pleasing feature was the beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to light up the room. I recall talking to the two security guards at the doorway entrance to the room during our visit and remarking to them that they should feel very proud of such an historical and ornate live and working Municipal Council Chamber. There reply was to acknowledge that “ Yes, we are so lucky to have such a beautiful building as this.” Nothing more needs to be said as they simply echoed my sentiments entirely. We were able to view the small chapel next to the meeting room. However, sadly we were unaware that we could have also viewed the elaborate carved library styled after the library of Mafra Convent in Portugal, so we missed seeing that, which was a pity. To Macau’s credit, like many of its attractions, the admission to the Building is free. It is a laudable ideal that Macau adopts to give locals and tourists maximum opportunity to experience its rich heritage through its historical buildings. To this end, the Leal Senado Building is an important national treasure that no visitor to Macau should miss seeing.
10. Old Wan Chai Post Office
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Oldest post office in Hong Kong
Reviewed By A3303XQpaulh - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
This is the oldest post office in Hong Kong. The building rightly will be preserved. Inside it has the old equipment used and still being used. The fans on the ceiling ,tables and chairs it could be a scene from Casablanca. I'm glad this will never be pulled down or used for tacky shops.
