7 Places You Have To Visit In China

From the world-famous to the strikingly beautiful, China is blessed with an abundance of must-visit places and attractions. Here are seven that should come at the top of your China travel list.

The Great Wall Of China

Crossing various terrain from mountains to desert, The Great Wall Of China travels for around 6,700km from the east to west of China and is undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the country for visitors around the world.

The Forbidden City

China’s biggest and most unspoilt collection of ancient buildings, and the biggest palace compound in the world, The Forbidden City was the country’s royal palace from 1402 to 1912.

Li River

Take a boat ride along one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. With jaw-dropping scenery and a gentle breeze, its 437km is blessed with rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, hidden caves and spectacular colours.

Jiuzhaigou Valley

Covering 72,000 hectares, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a nature reserve and national park in the north of Sichuan Province. With blue lakes, cascading waterfalls, fairytale forests and snow-capped mountains, it’s one of the most magical places on Earth.

Potala Palace

One of the homes of the Dalai Lama since the 7th Century, The Potala Palace is made up of two parts, the Red Palace in the centre and the White Palace either side. Sitting on the Red Hill of central Lhasa at a peak height of 12,357 feet, it is the highest ancient palace in the world.

Huangshan

In south Anhui Province lies Huangshan, translated to Yellow Mountain, a mountain range famed for its sheer beauty thanks to the granite peaks, pine trees and invading clouds.

Mogao Caves

Religion, culture and intellect intertwine within the 492 cells and caves of Mogao. With statues and wall paintings, this Silk Route must-visit attraction is adorned with Buddhist art dating back 1,000 years.