You're probably doing what most first-time China travellers do. You open a dozen tabs, save a few dramatic photos of the Great Wall and Guilin, then realise the hard part isn't finding wonders of China. It's turning them into a trip that works on the ground.
China's scale changes everything. A “quick detour” can become a full travel day. Two famous sights that look close on a map can sit in completely different travel rhythms. One city is built for families with easy taxi access and short walking routes. Another rewards backpackers who don't mind transfers, stairs, and flexible plans. If you try to treat the whole country like one compact sightseeing circuit, you'll burn time and money fast.
That's why this guide groups the most important wonders of China into practical travel clusters, not just a random top ten. Think Imperial North for Beijing and Xi'an, Natural South for Guilin, Central Adventure for Zhangjiajie, Western Culture for Leshan, Modern East for Shanghai, and High-Altitude Frontier for Tibet. That approach helps you build a route that matches how people travel.
I'm also focusing on trade-offs. Some places are world-famous but crowded. Some are visually stunning but physically demanding. Some work beautifully for children or business travellers with limited time, while others only make sense if you can spare several days and don't mind logistics.
You don't need a perfect grand tour. You need a realistic one. Start with the wonders that match your interests, your energy, and your travel style, then build outward from there.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Great Wall of China
- 2. The Forbidden City
- 3. The Terracotta Army
- 4. The Summer Palace
- 5. Li River and Guilin's Karst Mountains
- 6. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- 7. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
- 8. The Great Buddha of Leshan
- 9. The Bund and Colonial Architecture
- 10. Mount Everest Base Camp and Tibetan Plateau
- Comparison of Chinas Top 10 Wonders
- Your Journey to China's Wonders Starts Here
1. The Great Wall of China
No list of the wonders of China starts anywhere else. The Great Wall remains the clearest expression of China's historical scale and state power. It runs for 21,196.18 kilometres, with construction beginning over 2,700 years ago and major Ming-era rebuilding creating the best-preserved sections.
What surprises many travellers is that the Wall isn't one single experience. Restored sections near Beijing feel accessible and straightforward. Wilder sections feel like serious hikes. If you're planning your first trip, start with a practical route and save the romantic “remote ruin” version for a later visit.
Best fit in an Imperial North itinerary
For most travellers, the Great Wall works best as a dedicated day trip from Beijing. Families usually do better on restored sections with easier footing, toilets, and simple transport. Backpackers who want stronger scenery and fewer people should aim for a less rushed section and accept a longer day. Business travellers with one free day should choose convenience over bragging rights.
A few rules matter more than people expect:
- Start early: An early departure gives you cooler walking conditions and a calmer first hour on the Wall.
- Wear real footwear: Fashion trainers are fine in central Beijing. They're a poor choice on uneven stone steps.
- Carry your own water: Buy before you arrive if possible, especially if you plan to walk beyond the busiest entry zone.
Practical rule: Don't judge the Great Wall by the first ten minutes near the entrance. The experience improves once casual crowding thins and the ridgelines open up.
If you want a more structured visit, Great Wall of China tours from China Trip Top are useful for comparing sections and transport styles.
What doesn't work is squeezing the Wall into a half-day between other Beijing attractions. The best visits leave time to walk, stop, look outward, and feel the terrain that made the Wall necessary in the first place.
2. The Forbidden City
You arrive in central Beijing with half a day free, walk through Tiananmen, and suddenly face a palace complex so large that a casual stroll turns into three hours on stone courtyards. The Forbidden City rewards travellers who treat it as the centrepiece of a Beijing day, not as a box to tick between lunch and shopping. Its scale, symmetry, and ceremonial layout still do what they were designed to do. They make power feel organised, distant, and absolute.
This is one of the clearest stops in an Imperial North route, and it pairs naturally with other stops in China's best cities for first-time and repeat travellers, especially if you are building a Beijing and Xi'an sequence around imperial history.
The planning trade-off is simple. A short visit gives you the main axis, the big halls, and the famous red walls. A longer visit gives you context, quieter corners, and a much better sense of how the outer court and inner court worked together. Families usually do better with the first option. History-focused travellers should allow more time and energy.
According to the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City was home to Ming and Qing emperors for centuries and now functions as one of China's defining museum sites. That historic weight matters, but so does pacing. Travellers who arrive without a route often burn time in the first courtyards, then rush the sections that are more interesting.
How to visit without palace fatigue
Start with a purpose. If this is your first visit, follow the central ceremonial route and choose only a small number of side spaces. The main halls give you the clearest read on imperial scale. The side courts, galleries, and gardens add texture if you still have energy.
Different travellers should handle the site differently:
- Families: Keep the visit focused. Pick the major halls, build in drink or snack breaks, and accept that children usually remember gates, throne rooms, and wide courtyards more than fine architectural detail.
- Budget backpackers: Book ahead, arrive early, and spend your money on time rather than extras. A self-guided visit works well if you read the layout in advance.
- Business travellers: If your schedule is tight, use a short guided visit or a disciplined self-guided route. Two well-planned hours are better than a tired, unfocused half-day.
A few practical habits make a noticeable difference:
- Book in advance: Timed entry matters here, especially in busy travel periods.
- Enter early if possible: The first part of the day is usually easier for photos, pacing, and heat.
- Wear proper walking shoes: The distances add up fast on hard ground.
- Learn the court structure before you go: Once you understand the public ceremonial spaces and the more private residential zones, the whole complex becomes easier to read.
A selective visit usually works better than trying to cover every courtyard. The site is too large for a first-time visitor to absorb all at once.
Late arrivals struggle here. By the time you clear entry, orient yourself, and reach the main halls, the day can feel compressed. Give the Forbidden City a clear time block, a route, and realistic expectations. That is how it shifts from crowded landmark to one of the most memorable places in Beijing.
3. The Terracotta Army
Xi'an earns its place among the wonders of China on the strength of one discovery. The Terracotta Army was found in 1974, and the life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots were created around 210 BCE to guard Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Even if you've seen the images before, the first look into the main pit usually lands harder than expected.
The site works best when you understand what you're seeing. Without context, some travellers reduce it to “rows of statues”. With context, it becomes a statement about empire, mortality, military organisation, and the ambitions of China's first emperor.
Who should prioritise Xi'an
Xi'an is one of the strongest additions to an Imperial North route, especially if you want a trip that balances Beijing's royal grandeur with older, earthier history. It also suits travellers who like cities where major sights sit within a manageable cultural frame. You can pair the Terracotta Army with old-city walks, food, and a slower evening pace.
For families, the site is easier than many assume. The visual impact is immediate, and children often respond well to the army formation and scale. For backpackers, Xi'an is a good value stop because it combines a headline attraction with a city that's easy to fill over a couple of days. For business travellers, it's one of the few iconic side trips that still feels worthwhile on a short schedule.
A few practical choices make the visit smoother:
- Go early: The first part of the day usually feels less compressed.
- Prioritise Pit 1: If your energy drops, make sure the biggest reveal comes first.
- Bundle Xi'an properly: Don't fly in, visit, and leave the same afternoon unless you have no alternative.
If you're deciding how Xi'an fits into a broader route, China Trip Top's guide to the best cities to visit in China helps place it against Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, and Chengdu.
What doesn't work is treating the Terracotta Army as a stand-alone box to tick. Xi'an deserves at least a little room around it.
4. The Summer Palace
Some travellers come out of the Forbidden City impressed. They leave the Summer Palace relieved. That's why it belongs on this list. It gives you imperial history without the same intensity, and it shows a different side of elite Chinese design. Instead of formal authority, you get scenery, water, pavilions, and the idea that power should also know how to withdraw.
This is one of the easiest Beijing wonders to enjoy at your own pace. You can skim it, study it, or use it as a long, scenic walk after more demanding historical sights.
Why it works for families and slower travellers
The Summer Palace is often the better Beijing choice for families with children, older travellers, or anyone who hits museum overload quickly. Open views and lakeside movement help. Children cope better when there's space to wander, and adults usually appreciate a site where sitting still and looking outward is part of the experience.
What works well here is restraint. Don't try to rush every hall and garden path. Choose a lakeside stretch, a hill climb if your energy is good, and one or two architectural highlights. Then stop and take the place in as a designed vista, not just a list of features.
The Summer Palace is where many first-time visitors finally feel the rhythm of classical Chinese garden thinking. Buildings frame the scenery. They don't try to dominate it.
For business travellers, this is also a smart half-day option because it delivers beauty without demanding the same mental attention as the Forbidden City. For backpackers, it's a good recovery day in Beijing after heavier sightseeing. What doesn't work is visiting at peak midday heat with no pause built in. The grounds reward slower pacing.
5. Li River and Guilin's Karst Mountains
If northern China gives you walls, palaces, and dynastic history, southern China gives you atmosphere. The Li River and Guilin's karst peaks are among the most recognisable natural wonders of China because they look almost too composed to be real. River bends, misty hills, fishing boats, and sharp limestone forms create the kind of scenery that travellers remember in fragments for years.
This is also where itinerary logic matters. Guilin itself is a transport base. Yangshuo is often where the trip starts feeling personal.
Natural South done properly
The best version of this cluster isn't a rushed day trip. Stay long enough to let the scenery change around you. A river journey shows the big picture, but the countryside around Yangshuo is where you get the texture. Small roads, village edges, and slower evenings do more for most travellers than adding yet another transfer.
This region is especially strong for families and couples because the scenery feels rewarding even on low-energy days. Backpackers like it because cycling, rafting, and simple guesthouse stays give the trip flexibility. Business travellers usually only enjoy Guilin if they can spare more than a single night. Too little time turns a peaceful region into a transit puzzle.
One practical detail is worth noting once, because it has wider trip-planning value. Verified guidance on AI-assisted planning says travellers are using real-time tools for Li River cruise bookings during the June to August lotus season, alongside other China itinerary decisions. The takeaway isn't the trend itself. It's that this is a region where transport, weather, and activity timing benefit from live checking rather than fixed assumptions.
What doesn't work is staying only in central Guilin and thinking you've seen the best of the area. The scenery is the point. Build your plan around it.
6. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie is the China stop that makes even experienced travellers reach for their cameras and then stop, because the scale looks unreal. Stone pillars rise through forest and mist in ways that seem designed for fantasy cinema. Photos help, but they also flatten the experience. On the ground, the verticality is what gets you.
This park rewards stamina, patience, and route planning. It's one of the strongest natural entries on any wonders of China itinerary, but it's not effortless.
A good visit usually means multiple days, not one rushed circuit. Trails, viewpoints, weather shifts, and transport inside the broader scenic area all take time. If you try to compress Zhangjiajie too hard, you'll spend more energy queueing and transferring than fully absorbing the scenery.
What works and what doesn't
What works is choosing a few key priorities and building around them. Strong hikers can commit to longer walking days. Families should reduce ambition and focus on one or two headline viewpoints. Travellers who dislike heights or exposure need to be honest with themselves before adding extra glass platforms and cliff-edge walks.
Later in your stay, set aside time for the broader area's signature lift-and-view experience.
A few practical decisions consistently improve the trip:
- Sleep nearby: Long commuting days kill the mood and your legs.
- Download offline maps: Mountain areas are the wrong place to rely on patchy signal.
- Respect the weather: Mist can be magical, but dense cloud can wipe out the views you came for.
If you only have one day in the region, choose fewer zones and enjoy them properly. Over-planning is the fastest way to make Zhangjiajie feel stressful instead of otherworldly.
What doesn't work is chasing every famous platform in one go. This is a place to edit hard.
7. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
The glass bridge near Zhangjiajie divides travellers more than almost any other famous Chinese attraction. Some love it because it adds a clean shot of adrenaline to a scenic itinerary. Others find it too engineered, too crowded, or too unnerving to enjoy. Both reactions are fair.
That's why I treat it as an optional add-on, not an automatic must-do. If you're already in the region and you like heights, spectacle, and a bit of theatre, it can be fun. If you want pure natural immersion, the forest park matters more.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you're severely afraid of heights, travelling with someone who will freeze under stress, or trying to keep a day calm for small children or older relatives. The challenge is psychological as much as physical. Some travellers laugh through it. Others get halfway across and regret buying the ticket.
This stop suits a certain kind of traveller. Backpackers often enjoy it as a shared story. Younger families with confident kids may find it memorable. Business travellers on tight schedules should only add it if they already have time in Zhangjiajie for the main park. It shouldn't replace the region's core scenery.
For the best experience, choose a clear-weather day and go early. Good visibility is part of the appeal. Secure footwear matters more than people think, especially if nerves make your footing awkward. A phone strap or secure bag is also smart, because many people discover too late that shaky hands and open drops are a bad combination.
What doesn't work is forcing yourself onto the bridge because social media says it's iconic. This is one of the few wonders of China where skipping it can be the smarter travel decision.
8. The Great Buddha of Leshan
Leshan offers a different kind of grandeur. The Great Buddha doesn't overwhelm through defensive scale or mountain drama alone. It impresses because human craft has been carved directly into terrain and river geography. The result feels both monumental and calm.
This stop works particularly well for travellers who want a major sight outside the usual Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai triangle. It also fits nicely with time in Sichuan, where food, culture, and slower travel rhythms can balance heavier sightseeing days.
A smart western China add-on
The Great Buddha of Leshan is best approached as part of a wider Chengdu and Sichuan plan, not as an isolated trophy. That gives you room to travel at a steadier pace and avoids the “in and out” feeling that weakens so many famous-site visits.
Families often do well here because the central idea is easy to grasp. There's one dominant visual focus. Culture travellers get more out of it when they leave time to consider the Buddhist setting and the engineering challenge of carving something so large into a cliff face beside moving water. Backpackers usually appreciate that Leshan can bring scale and atmosphere without the physical demands of places like Zhangjiajie or Tibet.
A sensible approach is to decide in advance whether your priority is the broad exterior view or the closer on-site experience. Some travellers care most about seeing the full figure in context. Others want the slow approach and changing angles. Both are valid, but mixing them without time can make the day feel choppy.
What doesn't work is racing through on a packed Sichuan schedule. Leshan is stronger when you allow time for the setting to register.
9. The Bund and Colonial Architecture
Most lists of the wonders of China lean heavily ancient. That misses something important. China's wonder isn't only dynastic. It's also the speed and force of transformation. Shanghai's Bund captures that better than anywhere else. On one side, restored colonial façades line the riverfront. Across the water, modern towers push the skyline into a completely different era.
This is why the Bund belongs on a serious itinerary. It shows tension, ambition, memory, and reinvention in one walkable stretch. For many travellers, it also provides relief after monument-heavy days elsewhere.
Best use of limited time in Shanghai
The Bund is excellent for business travellers because it delivers high impact without requiring a full-day commitment. If you've got meetings in Shanghai and only a free morning or evening, this is one of the smartest choices in the country. Families can enjoy it too, especially with a riverfront stroll rather than an over-programmed architecture lesson. Backpackers benefit from the fact that the promenade itself is easy to access and doesn't demand a huge budget.
A good Bund visit isn't complicated:
- Go at two different times if possible: Morning gives you breathing room. Evening changes the mood completely.
- Walk, don't just photograph: The area makes more sense when you notice the building rhythm and river spacing.
- Eat one street back: Waterfront convenience often costs you atmosphere.
For travellers mapping bigger city priorities, China Trip Top's must-see places in China guide is a useful way to judge whether Shanghai should be a short stop or a major chapter in your route.
The Bund works best when you pair it with contrast. See the historic riverfront, then look across to the skyline and let Shanghai explain itself.
What doesn't work is visiting only at the busiest evening hour, taking a few photos, and leaving. The architecture needs a little walking time.
10. Mount Everest Base Camp and Tibetan Plateau
This is the most demanding entry on the list, and it needs blunt honesty. Everest Base Camp in Tibet is not a casual add-on. It is not something to slot beside a city break because the photos look good. It asks for time, preparation, patience, and respect for altitude.
For the right traveller, though, it can become the defining memory of a China trip. The plateau scale, the monastery surroundings, the long approaches, and the sightline toward the world's highest peak create a completely different emotional register from the rest of the country.
This is not a casual add-on
High-altitude travel is where fantasy planning breaks down fastest. Strong fitness at sea level doesn't guarantee an easy time. Tight schedules make the risk worse. Operators, permits, road conditions, and acclimatisation shape the trip far more than simple sightseeing ambition.
This region suits experienced adventure travellers, not general first-timers who are still learning how they handle long China travel days. Families with young children usually have better options elsewhere. Business travellers should almost never attempt it on a narrow schedule. Backpackers who do go need to be realistic about cost, time, and physical uncertainty.
One broader accessibility issue matters here. Verified background on travel gaps notes that many China wonder guides don't cover the practical barriers international travellers face, including family logistics, English-language usability, and visa or transport complications for more remote sites, especially outside the easiest headline destinations. That's exactly why Tibet should be treated as a dedicated expedition rather than a spontaneous extension.
What works is arriving prepared, building in margin, and listening to your body. What doesn't work is forcing the trip because Everest sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime badge. China offers many unforgettable highs. This one is only worth it if you can do it properly.
Comparison of Chinas Top 10 Wonders
A strong China itinerary starts with fit, not fame. Some of these places are easy half-day additions. Others need permits, recovery time, and a willingness to build the trip around them. The table below compares the top wonders by effort, time, and who gets the most from each one, so you can choose a practical travel cluster instead of forcing all ten into one rushed route.
| Attraction | 🔄 Complexity (process/complexity) | ⚡ Resources & Time (speed/efficiency) | ⭐ Expected Quality / Experience | 💡 Ideal Use Cases (tips/fit) | 📊 Key Advantages (results/impact) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Wall of China | Moderate, variable difficulty by section; some rugged hiking | 4 to 8 hours; 30 to 90 min from Beijing; entry and transport $40 to $80 | Exceptional historical and panoramic experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | First-time visitors, history buffs, photographers, families choosing easier sections like Mutianyu; business travellers with limited time should book private transport and go early | UNESCO site; multiple accessible sections; dramatic vistas; modular visit options |
| The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) | Low physical complexity but high crowd management; strict access rules | 3 to 6 hours; central Beijing; book tickets ahead; low entry cost | Outstanding imperial authenticity and collections ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Architecture and history enthusiasts; families benefit from a guide who can keep children engaged; business travellers can pair it with nearby central Beijing stops | Largest palace complex; extensive artifacts; strong interpretation and multilingual guides |
| The Terracotta Army (Xi'an) | Low to moderate, organized site with set viewing areas | Half day from Xi'an; straightforward transport; guided tours common | Outstanding archaeological significance and scale ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Archaeology lovers, culture-focused day trips, families with school-age children; budget backpackers can reach it cheaply by public transport | Massive, well-preserved figures; clear museum facilities; strong value for the time required |
| The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) | Moderate, large garden grounds with varied walking and boat options | Half day; easy from Beijing; modest entry fees; boats available in season | Refined garden design and seasonal beauty ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Garden lovers, photographers, multigenerational families, travellers who want a calmer Beijing day; good add-on for business visitors staying in the capital | UNESCO-listed imperial garden; boating, scenic corridors, generally calmer than the Forbidden City |
| Li River & Guilin's Karst Mountains | Low to moderate logistics but works best with multi-day planning | Best over several days; cruises and bamboo rafts; moderate budget options | Superb natural scenery and strong photo opportunities ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Nature lovers, photographers, budget travellers, families wanting softer adventure; Yangshuo suits longer stays better than a quick Guilin stop | Iconic karst formations; many activities including cruising, biking, and climbing; affordable local options |
| Zhangjiajie National Forest Park | Moderate to high, hiking, cable cars, multi-day routes; weather and queue management matter | 3 to 4 days; cable cars and trails; guide often helps; moderate budget | Distinctive rock formations and adventurous experiences ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Hikers, adventure seekers, photographers; families should plan shorter routes; business travellers usually find it too time-heavy unless this is the main purpose of the trip | Thousands of sandstone pillars; varied routes; Tianmen cable car and glass walkways add range |
| Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Shiniuzhai) | Low to moderate, short visit but psychological and safety factors matter | 2 to 3 hours; higher ticket cost than many classic sites; timed booking helps | Thrilling adrenaline experience with wide views ⭐⭐⭐ | Thrill-seekers and photographers; best as an add-on to a Zhangjiajie cluster, not a standalone reason to cross China | Long, high glass span; strong photo appeal; accessible adventure option |
| The Great Buddha of Leshan | Low, easy viewing options plus river cruise | 1 to 3 hours; simple from Chengdu or within a Sichuan route | Powerful cultural and spiritual impression ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Cultural travellers, pilgrims, families, day-trippers from Sichuan; works well for travellers who want depth without a physically demanding day | World's largest stone Buddha; scenic river setting; active religious site |
| The Bund (Shanghai) | Low, urban promenade, easy access, heavy crowds at peak times | 1 to 4 hours; subway access; mostly free walking; dining cost varies widely | High visual contrast between old finance buildings and modern Pudong views ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Architecture lovers, photographers, evening walkers, business travellers with only a few free hours; families can keep it simple with a short sunset stroll | Iconic skyline views; restored colonial architecture; central, walkable experience |
| Mount Everest Base Camp (Tibet) | Very high, extreme altitude, strict permits, complex logistics 🔄 | 10 to 14+ days; expensive; permits and professional guides required ⚡ | Exceptional high-altitude adventure and cultural immersion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Experienced high-altitude trekkers and serious adventure travellers only; poor fit for young families, first-time China visitors, or tight business schedules | Himalayan views; strong cultural significance; remote expedition feel |
The practical pattern is clear. Beijing and Xi'an give the best return for first-time visitors who want major history with manageable logistics. Guilin, Yangshuo, and Zhangjiajie suit travellers who can give nature more time. Shanghai works best as a short urban contrast stop. Tibet stands apart as a dedicated expedition, not a filler between easier cities.
Your Journey to China's Wonders Starts Here
The best trips through the wonders of China aren't built by chasing every famous place at once. They're built by choosing the right cluster, the right pace, and the right level of effort for the kind of traveller you are. That's the difference between coming home inspired and coming home exhausted.
If you want imperial history and smooth first-time logistics, Beijing and Xi'an make the strongest starting pair. You get the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Terracotta Army in a route that feels coherent. It's especially good for first-time visitors, families, and business travellers who need iconic sights with relatively clear transport.
If you want nature to dominate the trip, head south or central. Guilin and the Li River work best when you slow down and stay beyond the transport hub. Zhangjiajie works best when you accept that scenery on that scale needs time and energy. Both reward travellers who can let the natural surroundings set the pace rather than treating each stop like a checklist item.
If you want contrast, China delivers that better than almost anywhere. Leshan adds religious and cultural depth. Shanghai's Bund gives you the collision of old finance, colonial architecture, and modern skyline ambition. Tibet and Everest Base Camp show the outer edge of what a China itinerary can become when it shifts from sightseeing to expedition.
The practical lesson is simple. Don't plan by fame alone. Plan by region, transport logic, physical demand, and travel style. A family with children might build an excellent trip around Beijing, Xi'an, and Guilin, then skip the glass bridge and Tibet entirely. A backpacker might pair Xi'an with Zhangjiajie and Yangshuo for variety and stronger adventure. A business traveller may only have space for Beijing's imperial core and a carefully timed Shanghai stop, and that can still be a superb introduction.
I'd also be careful about one common mistake. Many travellers assume China rewards speed because the transport network is strong. Sometimes it does. But the strongest memories usually come from staying long enough for a place to stop feeling like a headline. The Great Wall improves when you walk beyond the first lookout. The Forbidden City improves when you understand its logic. Guilin improves when you leave the city. Shanghai improves when you give it both daylight and night.
That's why practical planning matters as much as inspiration. China is enormous, layered, and occasionally demanding, but it's also remarkably generous to travellers who prepare well. Give each wonder the right amount of time. Be honest about your energy. Leave room for transit, weather, and slower moments. Those choices matter more than squeezing in one extra famous stop.
Use this guide as your foundation, then go deeper where your route needs more detail. The right trip doesn't have to include all ten wonders of China. It just has to include the ones you can experience well.
Which one should you visit first? The Great Wall is the top choice for many travelers. For others, it will be Guilin. If you already know you want the skyline, go to Shanghai. If you want the most demanding version of China, aim for Tibet only when you're ready.
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