Top 5 China Travel Destinations for 2018

Xi'an Bell Tower, Xi'an, China. Photo by lin qiang on Unsplash

China is a huge, diverse country and choosing a destination to visit is not an easy job. Here are our top 5 suggestions for 2018.

Beijing

Without a doubt, Beijing is the most popular tourist destination in China. A part of the reason lies in the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

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Xi’an

Many people make sure to visit Xi’an when they come to China for the first time. Tourists are drawn to the Terracotta Army, one of the greatest archaeological sites on the planet.

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Shanghai

Modern Shanghai offers plenty of enjoyable sites, such as gardens and water towns. If you get on a train, you can be in Suzhou and Hangzhou in around an hour, too!

Chengdu

Want to see giant pandas in person? Go to Chengdu. You can also volunteer to take care of these fluffy animals, make them food and help clean after them – definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Zhangjiajie

National park Zhangjiajie offers stunning nature and a perfect break after visiting the cities of China.