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
Top 10 Free Things to do in China, China
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. The Bund (Wai Tan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,488 reviews
This is a designated section of Shanghai’s port along the Huang Pu River lined with beautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront promenade that is packed with tourists, locals and street sellers.
Reviewed By gollyg2017 - Shanghai, China
This is where the vast spread of this huge city really connects-the true centre of Shanghai.A great view of both sides of the river- the 19th and early 20th century ornamental British and European buildings on one side, and the futuristic boldly designed skyscrapers on the other. No scammers or pickpockets to worry about here,as it's heavily guarded.Nice for a brisk walk during the day, but amazing to stroll and gaze in wonder at night with all the lighting! Keep walking and you'll find the ferry.Its a 10 minute ride to the other side, and only about 2 or 3 rmb per person!Do your research, and find a fancy restaurant or bar looking across the river to relax and finish off the evening. You can't go wrong!
2. Hubei Provincial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
This museum contains more than 140,000 artifacts, mainly excavated from a large tomb more than 2,400 years old.
Reviewed By Rafiq_in_Wuhan - Wuhan, China
I am a native of Wuhan, and I often take some foreign guests to visit Wuhan. For me, Hubei Provincial Museum is: If you want to know the history of Wuhan, we will recommend you to Hubei Provincial Museum. The treasure of the treasures in the Museum are the bamboo slips used in the Qin Dynasty, the Sword of Goujian, the Chime bells from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State, and the Blue and White plum vase of the four loves in Yuan Dynasty. It is worth mentioning that, the chime of Marquis Yi is the most complete one in China. You can enjoy the rare chime show if you are lucky enough.
3. West Lake (Xi Hu)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,526 reviews
Considered one of the most beautiful sights in Hangzhou, this scenic lake is sheltered on three sides by hills, with open flat land to the northeast where downtown Hangzhou is located.
Reviewed By JennyPeng0608 - Beijing, China
I arrived in Hangzhou on November 12th with my friends.It was the first time I went to Hangzhou and it's definitely not the last time.On the morning of November 13th,we visited many scenic spots and what impressed me most was West Lake.There was antique and beautiful scenery.The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon was a wonderful sight,which made me marvel at it.At night,33 moons could be seen here!We visited the Leifeng Pagoda and listened to the guide tell us the stories about it.We learned about ancient Chinese culture there.I think it's very meaningful to visit the West Lake.Tips:When you go to the West Lake,the boat tour is a must.Hangzhou is rainy,so you'd better take the clothes and an umbrella.If you need to take photos,take a camera with you.
4. Mount Yuelu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By 415dianah - Guangzhou, China
Taking it at a leisurely pace, walking up to Yuelu Temple was worth the effort. Lots of meandering pathways and tombs through the mountainside. Worth the effort if you enjoy the combination of nature and sites. The monastery is working so some places are off limits. A little rundown, it still provides a great insight into the history and heritage of the region. It was reasonably crowded for a day when it was a chilly 6 degrees. I can imagine in warmer weather, there would be even more people.
5. Xinghai Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By sanswati - Navi Mumbai, India
This is a big square as the name suggests. Supposedly the largest square in the Asia. This is build on the beach, Clean neat & nicely maintained. Beautified with the lawn, garden & the musical fountain in the nights. This also has amusement park . Adjacent to the beach are available the eateries as well. All in all a very nice place in the evenings to spend good time , alone or in group.
6. Suzhou Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By EricTanJJ - Penang, Malaysia
The Suzhou Museum is a blend between modern design and the past history of Suzhou. The building itself is Instagram/facebook photo worthy. The Museum is not that big but is worth your 1-2 hours.
7. Yalong Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,641 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
This is one of China's most famous beaches. A great getaway from wintry weather. Nice hotels, eateries, and beach activities in the area.
8. Historic Centre of Macau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,777 reviews
Reviewed By Connector820047 - New York City, United States
Amazing how the Portuguese and Chinese cultures blended so well. The Portuguese did an amazing job in keeping their identity and respecting the Chinese culture at the same time. Great authentic Portuguese architecture and restaurants, on the other side of the world. Forget the casinos and enjoy a nice walk in the historical center of Macau.
9. Former French Concession
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,964 reviews
A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, the French Concession is popular with tourists and expats, and appreciated for its cafes, tree-lined avenues, and tudor houses.
Reviewed By Hugary1 - Sydney, Australia
Part of our walking tour with Penny which also took in The Old Town, Yu Gardens Markets, Confucius Temple, a house were Albert Einstein stated in the 1920's and the oldest and largest house which is to be renovated. Penny was a fantastic guide who picked us at the hotel and organised transport to a couple of the attractions. Her English was outstanding and her knowledge was vast and extensive. We really enjoyed her commentary and general conversation. At the end of the tour she helped us get a Metro card and put enough funds to keep us going for 3 days of city travel. That gave us great freedom to explore the city and points further out and for that we are very grateful. She went above and beyond. The walk showed us areas that will be demolished soon. Houses left and bricked up. People on the day we walked were being served with their date to leave. Then onto the last of the areas still fully populated with its quaint shops and wonderful market place. These are sites that are disappearing and we felt that we were seeing a passing of a way of life in this city. The Temple was a place of calm and quite in a busy city and penny gave us the history behind it in a clearly articulated way. I suggest you get to see this before it all disappears.
10. The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,075 reviews
Reviewed By tracyl21 - Long Beach, United States
It is very obvious from the people that passed through these exhibits how little foreigners know about the atrocities committed by the Japanese on December 1937 in Nanjing, in their imperialistic drive to conquer Asia. We went during Golden Week when it was a 2-hour wait in line to get into the exhibition hall (Tip: Go early in the morning on a weekday and NOT during Golden Week for a shorter line! Haha) and in that mass of humanity of thousands of people, there were probably less than a dozen Caucasian people. It is appalling to me when non-Chinese people who write 1-Star reviews say things like, "It's like they don't want to forget" and reviewers named "Ninja" say that the account is inaccurate because he learned some history in a class in the UK. You don't think you're extremely biased for the Japanese just from your pen name????? C'mon, this is no place for your inherent Sinophobia (and xenophobia)!! How would you like it if Germany denied the occurrence of the Holocaust? Oh yeah, that's right. There are already factions that do that but thankfully, cooler heads prevail so we can preserve history by steadfastly documenting all the facts so that episodes like the Nanjing Massacre and the Holocaust don't EVER happen again. On multiple occasions as late as 2017, the office of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has floated the idea of the Nanjing Massacre DENIAL. (Yes, that's the same idiot who nominated the current sitting US President for the Nobel Peace Prize...) Maybe he'll soon float the denial of the Pearl Harbor attack that happened just a few years later in 1941!! If the US didn't possess the atomic bomb, I dare say the Japanese would not have adopted its current pacifist constitution after WWII. Who knows where their imperialistic rampage would have ended up? The exhibit starts with a kind of library shelves setting of thousands of names of known victims, then gets very grim indeed. Yes, this memorial is at times graphic and macabre, to the point of being bone chilling and depressing, but it is an extremely important historical accounting of events. There are multiple interviews with Chinese survivors, diary entries and letters from Japanese soldiers and commanders, as well as accounts from many foreign residents living in Nanjing at the time who sheltered a lot of the refugees. The exhibit ends with a plea for peace as well as a reflecting pool and Peace statue. This is not a place for young children. Admission was free when we went, but I'm not sure if that was only because of Golden Week.
