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Peak Tram

Hong Kong

This cable-hauled funicular railway has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. A ride on this clanking tram is¡­

Mogao Grottoes

Dunhuang

The Mogao Grottoes are considered one of the most important collections of Buddhist art in the world. At its peak during the Tang dynasty (618¨C907), the¡­

Shaolin Scenic Area

Henan

The largely rebuilt Shaolin Temple is a commercialised victim of its own incredible success. A frequent target of war, the ancestral home of w¨³sh¨´ was¡­

Temple of Heaven Park

Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South

An oasis of methodical Confucian design, the 267-hectare Temple of Heaven Park is unique. It originally served as a vast stage for solemn rites performed¡­

Longmen Grottoes

Henan

The ravaged grottoes at Longmen constitute one of China¡¯s handful of surviving masterpieces of Buddhist rock carving. A sutra in stone, the epic¡­

Labrang Monastery

Gansu

With its succession of squeaking prayer wheels (3km in total), hawks circling overhead and the throb of Tibetan longhorns resonating from the surrounding¡­

Army of Terracotta Warriors

Xi'an

The Terracotta Army isn't just Xi'an's premier sight: it's one of the most famous archaeological finds in the world. This subterranean life-size army of¡­

Summer Palace

Beijing

A marvel of Chinese garden design and one of Beijing's must-see attractions, the Summer Palace was the royal retreat for emperors fleeing the suffocating¡­

Yading Nature Reserve

Sichuan

The magnificent Yading Nature Reserve, 140km south of Daocheng, centres around three sacred snowcapped mountains, a holy trinity encircled by forested¡­

Maijishan Grottoes

Gansu

Set among wild, green mountains southeast of Tianshui, the grottoes of Maijishan hold some of the most famous Buddhist rock carvings along the Silk Road¡­

West Lake

Hangzhou

The very definition of classical beauty in China, West Lake is utterly mesmerising: pagoda-topped hills rise over willow-lined waters as boats drift¡­

Main Assembly Hall

Lhasa

The main assembly hall, or Tsogchen, is the principal structure in the Drepung complex and is the one chapel you must not miss. The hall is reached¡­

Le Shan Grand Buddha

Sichuan

Le Shan¡¯s serene, 1200-year-old Grand Buddha sits in repose, carved from a cliff face overlooking the confluence of three busy rivers: the Dadu, Min and¡­

Beihai Park

Beijing

Beihai Park, inside the old Imperial City, looks much as it would have done in the 18th century when it served as Emperor Qianlong's private gardens. The¡­

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong

Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. It is also one of the most visited spots by tourists, and it¡¯s not hard to see¡­

Houhai Lake Scenic Area

Beijing

A grand sweep of willow-lined waterways enclosed by invitingly maze-like hutong lanes, this trio of lakes is one of Beijing's best-loved outdoor spots,¡­

Bakong Scripture Printing Press

Sichuan

This fascinating 1729 printing press houses an ongoing printing operation that still uses traditional woodblock printing methods and maintains more than¡­

Southeast Corner Watchtower

Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South

This immense fortress, part of the Ming City Wall Ruins Park, guarded the southeast corner of Beijing's city walls. Originally built in 1439 but repaired¡­

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi

Xi'an

This tomb, also referred to as the Han Jing Mausoleum, Liu Qi Mausoleum and Yangling Mausoleum, is the burial place of the Han-dynasty emperor Jingdi (188¡­

Potala Palace

Lhasa

The magnificent Potala Palace, once the seat of the Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, is Lhasa's cardinal landmark. Your¡­

Xidi

Anhui

Typical of the elegant Huizhou style, Xidi¡¯s 124 surviving buildings reflect the wealth and prestige of the prosperous merchants who settled here. Its¡­

Rice Terraces

Guangxi

Longji's famed rice terraces have been luring travellers to the region for decades to witness some of China's most spectacular scenery. Rising to 1000m,¡­

Lingyin Temple

Hangzhou

Hangzhou¡¯s most famous Buddhist temple, Lingyin Temple was originally built in AD 326, but has been destroyed and rebuilt no fewer than 16 times. During¡­

Ruins of the Church of St Paul

Macau

The most treasured icon in Macau, the towering facade and stairway are all that remain of this early-17th-century Jesuit church. With its statues, portals¡­

798 Art District

Beijing

Contemporary art meets communist history at this thrilling enclave of international galleries installed within China's model factory complex of the 1950s¡­

Jade Buddha Temple

Shanghai

One of Shanghai¡¯s few active Buddhist monasteries, this temple was built between 1918 and 1928. The highlight is a transcendent Buddha crafted from pure¡­

Lama Temple

Beijing

Converted from a princely residence to a lamasery in the 18th century, the Lama Temple extends through a crescendo of ever more divine halls in a whirl of¡­

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

Chengdu

One of Chengdu¡¯s most popular attractions, this panda park 18km north of the city centre is the easiest way to glimpse Sichuan¡¯s most famous residents¡­

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai

China¡¯s tallest building dramatically twists skywards from its footing in Lujiazui. The 121-storey, 632m-tall, Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower topped out¡­

Big Buddha Temple

Gansu

Originally dating to 1098 (Western Xia dynasty), this stunning temple contains an astonishing 35m-long sleeping Buddha ¨C China¡¯s largest of this variety¡­

Singing Sands Dune

Dunhuang

Six kilometres south of Dunhuang at Singing Sands Dune, the desert meets the oasis in most spectacular fashion. From the sheer scale of the dunes, it¡¯s¡­

Man Mo Temple

Hong Kong

One of Hong Kong¡¯s oldest temples and a declared monument, atmospheric Man Mo Temple is dedicated to the gods of literature (¡®Man¡¯), holding a writing¡­

Jiayuguan Fort

Gansu

One of the classic images of western China, this huge fort once guarded the narrow pass between the snowcapped Qilian Shan peaks and the Hei Shan (Black¡­

Drum Tower

Beijing

Venerable bastions of time-keeping, the Drum Tower and its counterpart the Bell Tower were for centuries the tallest buildings in Beijing, lording it over¡­

Linggu Temple Scenic Area

Nanjing

This expansive temple complex contains one of the most historic buildings in Nanjing ¨C the Beamless Hall (ÎÞÁºµî, W¨²li¨¢ng Di¨¤n), built in 1381 entirely out¡­

Xi'an City Walls

Xi'an

Xi'an is one of the few cities in China where the imposing old city walls still stand. Built in 1370 during the Ming dynasty, the magnificent 12m-high¡­

Ming Xiaoling Tomb

Nanjing

Zhu Yuanzhang (1328¨C1398), the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty (also known as the Hongwu Emperor), was buried in the tomb of Ming Xiaoling; he was¡­

Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

Nanjing

An astonishing sight at the top of an enormous stone stairway (a breathless 392 steps), Sun Yatsen's tomb is a mandatory stop for most visitors¡­

Yuyuan Gardens & Bazaar

Shanghai Old City

With its shaded alcoves, glittering pools churning with fish, plus pavilions, pines sprouting wistfully from rockeries, and roving packs of Japanese¡­

Azure Clouds Temple

Beijing

Though it dates back to the Yuan dynasty, this enchanting Buddhist temple complex was enlarged to its current splendor by Emperor Qianlong in 1748, adding¡­