Can't decide which city?
Let Fate DecideFour ways to find your China
Don't know where to start? Draw a sign and let serendipity choose, browse the Top 10 most-loved cities, or explore China by the style of trip you want.
WAY 01 / LEAVE ROOM FOR CHANCE
Not sure where to go?Let a little chance lead the way.
A red thread, an unexpected turn. Choose one of six travel tokens and discover a city that speaks to your curiosity.
Six tokens. Twenty-two cities. A new beginning.
SIX TOKENS / SIX WAYS INTO CHINA
Choose what calls to you.
Keep the theme you love. Let the destination surprise you.
A LETTER FROM SOMEWHERE NEW
Your next chapter is waiting.
Way 2 · Match by preference
Quiz: Where in China suits you?
Seven quick questions — pace, passions, season, appetite — and we'll match you to one of fourteen routes built from our full guides, museums and loops included.
WAY 03 / START WITH A FAVORITE
Ten cities, a thousand beginnings.
Choose a city that catches your eye. Its guide is a click away.
Beijing
Where dynasties and skylines stand side by side
Shanghai
A river between a century of history and the future
Chengdu
A city that turns daily life into a holiday
Xi’an
Thirteen dynasties beneath a single city wall
Guilin
Follow the river through a landscape of limestone peaks
Zhangjiajie
Sandstone peaks, forest trails and drifting clouds
Chongqing
Riverside walks and a city unfolding on many levels
Hangzhou
West Lake walks, tea hills and time to linger
Guangzhou
A thousand-year trading port over morning tea
Lhasa
Monasteries, mountain light and life on the plateau
WAY 04 / CHOOSE YOUR VIBE
Explore China by style.
City lights, quiet water or a table full of flavor — follow what you love.
01Modern China
Riverfront skylines and cities in motion.
02Serene China
Lakes, gardens and time to linger.
03Epic Landscapes
Wooded peaks and horizons beyond the city.
04Street Life & Food
Get to know a city around a local table.
05Intangible Heritage
Look closely at the craft, meet its hometown.
06Seasonal Highlights
A winter city, a different kind of journey.
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