Scenic Spots

Majestic mountains, serene lakes, deep gorges and natural wonders across China

🌴 1770 scenic spots 🏙 35 cities 🏔 Historical, cultural, natural, modern

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Forbidden City

Beijing

Forbidden City

The former imperial palace complex, home to 24 emperors over 500 years. Contains 980 buildings and over 1 million cultural artifacts.

Great Wall (Badaling)

Beijing

Great Wall (Badaling)

The most visited section of the Great Wall, offering spectacular views and well-preserved fortifications.

Temple of Heaven

Beijing

Temple of Heaven

A Ming dynasty religious complex where emperors prayed for good harvests. UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning circular architecture.

Summer Palace

Beijing

Summer Palace

The largest royal garden in the world, featuring the stunning Kunming Lake and Long Corridor with painted scenes.

Tiananmen Square

Beijing

Tiananmen Square

The world's largest public square, surrounded by important government buildings and cultural monuments.

798 Art District

Beijing

798 Art District

A former military factory turned into Beijing's premier contemporary art hub, featuring galleries, studios, cafes, and street art.

Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)

Beijing

Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)

The largest and most well-preserved Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, with stunning architecture and 18-meter Buddha statue.

Beihai Park

Beijing

Beihai Park

A historic imperial garden featuring the iconic White Dagoba, beautiful lakes, and traditional pavilions.

Great Wall (Mutianyu)

Beijing

Great Wall (Mutianyu)

A fully restored section with 22 watchtowers, offering a less crowded alternative to Badaling with cable car access.

Peking Opera Night Show

Beijing

Peking Opera Night Show

Experience traditional Chinese opera with face-changing, martial arts, and singing at this dedicated theater.

Nanluoguxiang

Beijing

Nanluoguxiang

A historic hutong alley with trendy shops, street food, bars, and traditional courtyard residences.

National Museum of China

Beijing

National Museum of China

The largest museum in China, showcasing 3,000 years of Chinese civilization with over 1.5 million cultural artifacts.

Zhongshan Park

Beijing

Zhongshan Park

A historic imperial garden turned public park, featuring ancient cypress trees, traditional pavilions, and seasonal flower displays.

Working People's Cultural Palace

Beijing

Working People's Cultural Palace

Former imperial temple dedicated to Confucius and the god of literature, now a cultural venue for workers.

Jingshan Park

Beijing

Jingshan Park

A 45-meter artificial hill offering the best panoramic views of the Forbidden City and central Beijing.

Prince Gong's Mansion

Beijing

Prince Gong's Mansion

The largest surviving princely mansion in Beijing, featuring traditional Chinese architecture, beautiful gardens, and Qing dynasty artifacts.

Shichahai

Beijing

Shichahai

A scenic area of lakes, hutongs, and historic sites including Prince Gong's Mansion. Popular for cycling, boat rides, and exploring traditional Beijing life.

Bell and Drum Towers

Beijing

Bell and Drum Towers

Medieval timekeeping towers that once governed daily life in Beijing with bell strikes and drum beats marking the hours.

Dashilan

Beijing

Dashilan

A historic commercial district with traditional Beijing architecture, famous brand shops, and local snacks.

Beijing Happy Valley

Beijing

Beijing Happy Valley

A large amusement park with roller coasters, water rides, and family-friendly attractions.

Olympic Park

Beijing

Olympic Park

The main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, featuring the Bird's Nest, Water Cube, and beautiful gardens.

Old Summer Palace

Beijing

Old Summer Palace

The ruins of the Old Summer Palace, destroyed in 1860, now a memorial park with historic foundations and lakes.

Beijing Natural History Museum

Beijing

Beijing Natural History Museum

Popular natural science museum with dinosaur fossils, wildlife exhibits, and interactive science displays.

China National Film Museum

Beijing

China National Film Museum

The world's largest film museum with extensive exhibits on Chinese cinema history and interactive displays.

Western Mansions Ruins

Beijing

Western Mansions Ruins

The iconic ruins of the Old Summer Palace's European-style palaces, built for Emperor Qianlong by Jesuit missionaries.

Milu Park (Milu Deer Park)

Beijing

Milu Park (Milu Deer Park)

A nature reserve and conservation center for the milu deer (Pere David's deer), featuring observation platforms and educational exhibits.

Peking University

Beijing

Peking University

China's first modern national university, known for its beautiful campus with traditional Chinese architecture and lakes.

Ming Tombs (Shisanling)

Beijing

Ming Tombs (Shisanling)

A UNESCO World Heritage site containing the tombs of 13 Ming dynasty emperors, set in a beautiful valley with impressive stone-lined avenues.

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)

Beijing

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)

The ruins of the original imperial palace and garden complex, destroyed in 1860. Features European-style architecture remains and beautiful lotus ponds.

Universal Beijing Resort

Beijing

Universal Beijing Resort

China's first Universal theme park featuring seven themed lands including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Kung Fu Panda Land.

National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

Beijing

National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

The iconic 2008 Olympic Games main venue, designed by Herzog & de Meuron with a distinctive steel lattice structure resembling a bird's nest.

Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)

Beijing

Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)

The stunning 2008 Olympic swimming venue, now featuring a water park. Its unique ETFE bubble facade is an architectural marvel.

Wangfujing Street

Beijing

Wangfujing Street

Beijing's most famous shopping street, spanning 1.6km with modern malls, traditional shops, and the famous Wangfujing Snack Street.

Qianmen Street

Beijing

Qianmen Street

A historic commercial street dating back to the Ming dynasty, featuring traditional Beijing shops, teahouses, and the iconic Qianmen Gate.

Confucius Temple & Imperial Academy

Beijing

Confucius Temple & Imperial Academy

The second largest Confucius Temple in China and the former imperial academy where scholars studied for civil service exams.

Chinese Garden Museum

Beijing

Chinese Garden Museum

The first national-level garden museum showcasing Chinese garden art, featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits with replicas of famous gardens.

📱Plan Your Scenic Spot Visit

Apps for finding and navigating scenic spots in China

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Book taxis, private cars, and rides with English interface. Supports international credit cards and English destination input.

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Baidu MapsENEssential

Navigate with turn-by-turn directions in English. Search places using English. Works offline with download.

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TripAdvisorENEssential

English-language reviews for restaurants, attractions, and hotels in China. Good for cross-referencing recommendations.

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Trip.com TrainsENEssential

Easy train ticket booking with English interface. Supports international credit cards.

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AmapEN

High-precision navigation, real-time traffic updates, and walking directions. Popular among locals.

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Metro Now

Scan QR codes to enter metro stations in Shanghai and other cities. Links to Alipay/WeChat Pay.

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