A type says what a place is. A theme, such as the Great Wall or the Silk Road, groups places by a story that runs across many cities. A province says where. The destination finder lets you combine all three.
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Ten kinds of place, from the scenic areas China rates highest to old towns, museums, markets and factories that welcome visitors. Choose a type to see which cities have them.
Ten types
Places on the national tourism administration list of top-rated scenic areas, the grade China uses for its main sights. In 115 city guides.
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Temples, tombs, palaces, ruins and other sites with a protected status or a documented history. In 291 city guides.
Browse →Old towns, water towns and villages where the historic fabric survives, with notes on how lived-in each one still is. In 222 city guides.
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Museums chosen for their collections and buildings, from national institutions to single-subject halls. In 110 city guides.
Browse →National parks, forest parks, geoparks and large public parks. In 173 city guides.
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Mountains, lakes, gorges, grasslands, coasts and other landforms worth a journey of their own. In 298 city guides.
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Food markets, night markets, flower and antique markets and village fairs. In 130 city guides.
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Streets, malls and districts where visitors shop for local goods and crafts. In 40 city guides.
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Opera houses, live-action shows, acrobatics and other staged performances. In 59 city guides.
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Factories, workshops and industrial sites that welcome visitors. In 3 city guides.
Browse →How types work
A type says what a place is. A theme, such as the Great Wall or the Silk Road, groups places by a story that runs across many cities. A province says where. The destination finder lets you combine all three.
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