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Southwest China

Southwest China covers five provincial-level divisions: Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet. This page links to each hub and counts what PreeChina has for the region.

PreeChina has 53 city guides in Southwest China, and fourteen Grade I national museums stand there.

Counts on this page come from PreeChina's own data as of October 2026. Tickets, opening hours and reservations are not listed, so contact each venue or check its official website for accurate information.

Capitals and Division Names

Each marker shows the English name of a division with its capital below. A marker opens that division's page.

Provinces in Southwest China

Each card opens a province hub with city guides, themes, museums and routes.

Chongqing

Municipality (重庆市)

  • one city guide
  • six themes
  • three Grade I museums

Sichuan

Province (四川省)

  • nineteen city guides
  • eight themes
  • six Grade I museums

Guizhou

Province (贵州省)

  • eleven city guides
  • four themes
  • two Grade I museums

Yunnan

Province (云南省)

  • seventeen city guides
  • seven themes
  • two Grade I museums

Tibet

Autonomous region (西藏自治区)

  • five city guides
  • three themes
  • one Grade I museum

Themes with Places in Southwest China

The counts are places in Southwest China across the provinces above.

Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism

39 places in Southwest China

Answers to common questions about Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism, plus a map of 59 monasteries, sacred peaks, lakes and heritage sites.

Museums in China

14 places in Southwest China

Facts and a map of 79 Grade I national museums in China, from the Palace Museum and the Terracotta Army Museum to provincial and themed collections.

The Yangtze and the Three Gorges

13 places in Southwest China

Answers to common questions about the Yangtze and the Three Gorges, plus a map of 35 places from the source to the sea: gorges, dams, bridges and great towers.

Karst Landscapes and Rock Peaks in China

12 places in Southwest China

Map and guide to 19 karst and rock peak sites in 7 provinces: World Heritage karst, UNESCO geoparks, caves, sinkholes and waterfalls, with city guides.

Seeking Giant Pandas in China

9 places in Southwest China

Map of the 60 venues in China where giant pandas are on view as of October 2026, with links to each city guide and the routes that start from those cities.

Skyscrapers and Bridges in China

8 places in Southwest China

Answers to common questions about skyscrapers and bridges in China, plus a map of 33 towers and bridges from Shanghai Tower to Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge.

Imperial Palaces and Tombs in China

6 places in Southwest China

Map and guide to 72 imperial palaces, gardens, altars and tombs in China, from the Forbidden City to Yin Xu, with World Heritage status and city guides.

Traditional Dwellings and Villages in China

4 places in Southwest China

Answers to common questions about tulou, diaolou, hutongs, courtyard houses and ancient villages in China, plus a map of 39 places from Fujian to Beijing.

Theme Parks in China

3 places in Southwest China

Map and guide to 40 theme parks in 19 provinces and regions: Disney, Universal, LEGOLAND, Chimelong, Happy Valley, Fantawild and more, with city guides.

Silk and Embroidery in China

1 place in Southwest China

Answers to common questions about silk, brocade and embroidery in China, plus a map of 9 museums, silk sites and embroidery centres from Hangzhou to Chengdu.

Plan a Trip to Southwest China with PreeChina

Tell us the cities, travel dates and group, and a local expert will build a private itinerary, with the practical details handled in advance.

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