City: China
Top Things to do in China
Top Hotels in China
- 1. InterContinental Century City Hotel Chengdu
- 2. Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West
- 3. Crowne Plaza Hangzhou HEDA, an IHG hotel
- 4. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-WestTower, an IHG hotel
- 5. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- 6. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-EastTower, an IHG hotel
- 7. Wyndham Grand Shenzhen
- 8. Crowne Plaza Xi'an, an IHG hotel
- 9. Alva Hotel by Royal
- 10. The Arca
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10 Things to Do in China That You Shouldn't Miss
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
Restaurants in China
1. Airport Express
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Airport Express is your best choice for travel between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong's vibrant city hubs. This is the fastest link between the Airport and the city, which takes only 24 minutes. The Airport Express provides various value-added services, including a convenient in-town check-in services and regular shuttle bus services connecting Airport Express passengers between major hotels and Hong Kong or Kowloon stations. Airport Express is part of the MTR network in Hong Kong operated by the MTR Corporation.
Reviewed By yorosey - Las Vegas, Nevada
Was the best train from airport to city I have ever taken. It is comfortable, easy to get to after baggage and customs. There are several options on how to pay. All great value for the ride. The train is so quiet and smooth that it is hard to tell that you are even on a train.
2. Mutianyu Great Wall
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
In 1368 AD, Mutianyu Great Wall was built by Xu Da who is the main general for Zhuyuanzhang in the Great Wall ruins of Northern Qi Dynasty. Linked to Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west,the section of the Great Wall is the military hub defensing of the capitalsince ancient times. There are several famous watchtowers such as Zhengguantai, Dajiaolou, Yingfeidaoyang,Jiankou and Beijingjie, which has profound historical and cultural values. Surrounded by the Mountains, the Greening rate of the Great Wall reaches 98%, and its scenery is beautiful. Known for its gorgeous scenery, Mutianyu is one of the essence in the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Mutianyuhas the characteristics of the fresh air, sided embrasure, peculiar guards, intensive watchtowers, the strong feeling of three-dimensional and the existing of the inside and outside branch. The Closed Tram, Speed slide, the China dream stone sity, the Great Wall hotel, Yisonglou restaurant are constructed inthe tourist area, so its facilities and function are perfect.The tourist area was added to the national 5A scenic spot list by the National Tourism Administration of China in 2011. In June 28, 2014,the Mutianyu Great Wallintegrated tourism service area put into use. The integrated tourism service area, having service functions including a visitor center, the Great Wall Culture Exhibition Center, and catering and tourism souvenirs street,covers an area of 20 acres.In this way, Mutianyu Great Wall will provide a better travel experience for visitors.
Reviewed By coolflyer - Sydney, Australia
A fantastic day thanks to a friendly well informed tour guide and a very safe driver Her car was new clean and very comfortable She tailored the tour according to personal needs Well worth the price
3. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.
Reviewed By mrsflorencegoh - Singapore
The emperor had wanted to bury soldiers alive to guard him when he passed away. Some smart general advised him to bury life like terra cotta soldiers instead, and he agreed. Each terra cotta soldier has a unique look, and are 1:1 scale. It seems that concubines without children were buried alive with the emperor - no one spoke up for them.
4. The Bund (Wai Tan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
This is a designated section of Shanghai’s port along the Huang Pu River lined with beautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront Promenade that is packed with tourists, locals and street sellers.
Reviewed By jennifer l
It was very crowded on a saturday evening. Just took a photo of the view and left. You cannot really enjoy the view and relax here. Some locals will even push you if you are in their way. I think during the weekday will be less crowded.
5. Hong Kong Skyline
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Rob S - Kandy, Sri Lanka
8pm - though be there earlier to get a seat. Whether on the Kowloon or Hong Kong Island side, the light show is actually a nice excuse to stay out with the kids. Advertising, laser lights and decorative lights make for quite a display and are the reason for evening cruises off Hong Kong.
6. Catherine Lu Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Catherine Lu Tours offers Beijing private Tour Guide Service for one day, two day, three day city and great wall tours. We focus only on private tours comprising of solo traveler, friends & families. We specialize in personalized, custom designed private Beijing tours with your complete satisfaction in mind. We guarantee your delight as we go with you on unforgettable adventures through the wonders of China!
Reviewed By Debbie F - Cape Town Central, South Africa
What an awesome tour with Joyce from Catherine Lu Tours. We were collected from our hotel - not a minute late. Joyce’s vast knowledge of the History of China and the places we visited. Her happy disposition and smile were a joy. The authentic food we ate and the highlight - The Great Wall of China. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Joyce for a memorable experience.
7. Miki Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 605 reviews
Reviewed By Beth R - Beachwood, Ohio
My husband and I arranged three tours with Miki during our recent visit to Shanghai. For our first day, Melody gave us a full day orientation and tour of the city. It was entertaining, we covered the Pudong, the Bund, the French Concession and Yu Gardens and the marriage market. Melody was terrific and gave us so much insight on her life in Shanghai. We then spent another day with Melody traveling to the Tongli water village followed by a lunch at Miki's tea house. The water village was fun despite our rainy weather day. We still were able to tour the village and take a small boat ride. The lunch at Miki's tea house was a highlight. Delicious foods and another wonderful conversation with Melody about the water villages, her life in China. Our third day was a bullet train trip to Hangzhou with Zoe. This was a fascinating trip - we loved the bullet train and then walking in the tea fields, strolling around the west lake and then walking through the town and seeing the herbal pharmacy. Zoe is another terrific guide and it was fun to get her perspective on her life and work in China. We would give Miki Tours a 5+++ star rating for all of their services and attention to their tours for us. I want to especially tell Zoe that she hit a "grandslam" with us!
Thank you Miki Tours- we highly recommend this company to any visitors to Shanghai.
8. Bryanbai private tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 410 reviews
Hello my dear guests: This is the working philosophy I believe and I work for it. To be a good guide, you need to be honest, professionalism, willing to listen, permanent learning, passion and a humble, relaxed, approach to any kind of competence, the pleasure to do their jobs, eager to learn new thing for everyday.
Reviewed By Michael L
My family of six (including two teenagers and two little boys) finished the tour with Bryan just simply amazed and impressed by his excellent in-depth knowledge. Our family has learnt a few things from the stories Bryan told us. We came across Bryan after Reading some of the reviews here and decided to give Bryan a try. I must admit the whole family including myself was a bit apprehensive about the tour at the beginning as we have not done anything like this before and didn't really know what to expect. At the end we are very glad we did reach out to Bryan. Bryan is also very prompt in replying to our emails right from the word get go. We were picked up to/from the airport and between hotel and various attractions in a mini-van which we all fit in quite comfortably. We were also impressed by how well and clean the vehicle was. Despite it was snowing/raining on the road we felt really safe all the times while we were in the vehicle.
We would recommend Bryan and his team any time without a blink of the eye. I am really glad we did choose Bryan.
Thanks Bryan and your team for showing my family and I a wonderful time in Xi'an.
9. MTR
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Getting around Hong Kong couldn't be easier than with MTR. As MTR lines cover all major districts, it is quick and convenient to explore the whole city. There are nine commuter rail lines with easy interchange as well as a Light Rail network and high-speed Airport Express service. In addition, cross-boundary train service is provided to cities in the Mainland of China. Enjoy your Hong Kong journeys with MTR, operated by the MTR Corporation, one of the world's leading railway operators for safety, reliability and customer service.
Reviewed By shar8375 - Tom Price, Australia
Pros:
~ Easy to understand signage
~ Getting around to different places is super quick
~ Definitely recommend you look on their website to pre-plan getting to / from places before catching the train. This will save a lot of time trying to work it out at the station.
~ We spent 5days in HK and got an Octopus card from the cashier, note 1 card per person. We paid $150 HKD each and it lasted around 3days before we put another $50 HKD on each card. To top up your card, its easier if you just go to the cashier to top up your card and they're always located near the entry/exist point of swiping your cards.
Cons:
~ You're travelling underground most of the time and miss out on a lot of sight seeing
~ It can get busy/squishy on the train, especially during peak hours
10. Star Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Colin_777-300 - Hong Kong, China
The iconic Hong Kong Star Ferry is a must for tourists.
There is plenty of history and on a nice day the view is fantastic of both sides of the harbour. Several years ago they moved the pier in Central so unfortunately now it is a little far from Central itself so fewer locals use it in their daily commutes.
If you are going to take it, I recommend the upstairs tickets. They cost a tiny bit more money. Downstairs is special too, as you are closer to the engine room and the bridge and these are interesting but you also also closer to the diesel fumes and the view of HK itself isn’t as good.
When grabbing a seat upstairs, flip the back of the bench so that you are facing the correct direction. So many tourists don’t then wonder why they are traveling backwards!
Also think about which side of the boat you want to be on for photos and enjoy the ride!
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