If you are looking for a destination that is exotic, packed full of new sights and experiences, stimulating, and over all different, China is best in the world.
China isn't a place where you just go to enjoy a vacation — it is a destination where you can discover a country that's vastly different from your own.
Here are the eight reasons why China should be at the top of your must-visit list.
China has reopened for travel. You can enter China now without quarantine. If you qualify for visa-free transit policy, you can travel to China without applying a new visa.
Regarding tourist visa or 10-year tourist visa, we predict it may be available around May, before Summer Holiday 2023.
To any visa-related questions, you can get an answer fast by joining our Going to China Facebook Group with 13k active memebers. It is where people talk about China entry policy everyday with real experience. Topics include tourist visa, transit visa-free policy, M visa and more. Some who have entered China smoothly woud share their experience as well.
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1. The World's Richest Breadth of Culture
A elderly man is doing tai chi in a park.China is one of the Four Ancient Civilizations, with a history of over 3,000 years. It boasts the world's richest breadth of culture.
China's language supersedes others in originality and complexity. Kung fu and tai chi similarly surpass karate, taekwondo, and Thai boxing.
Also consider China's food and tea cultures, Chinese medicine, poetry, calligraphy, opera, costume, festivals, and porcelain, before even considering the hundreds of ethnic minorities.
Recommended tour: 11-Day Classic Wonders (Beijing – Xi'an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai)
2. Most Impressive Ancient Heritage
A Beijing opera actor on the Great Wall: China's culture and architectural feats are top reasons to visit.China's awesome and monumental ancient treasures exceed all other countries for size and number — from ancient palaces to the Great Wall, city walls, buried armies, canals, pagodas, temples, and giant Buddhas. See:
Recommended tour: 6-day tour of Beijing and Xi'an (Time Travel in Two Ancient Chinese Capitals)
What Our Customers Said
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Amazing 2 day trip to Beijing
Our guide Lily and driver Leo were amazing and super conscious that we were traveling with a toddler. Lily was knowledgeable about all of our stops and was very conscious of our time. She even took special time to relate and connect with our daughter which made the trip even more enjoyable for all of us. moreJan 2023, Jessica T
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Amazing 2 day trip to Beijing
Maggie was so helpful in making sure we logistically could see what we wanted to see in a short time. We only had 2 days. Maggie also took into consideration that we were two adults and a 2.5 year old, the cable cars to the wall was the perfect suggestion. moreJan 2023, Jessica T
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Mutianyu Great Wall of China
We booked a Chinahighlights guide who drove us from our hotel door in Beijing to the Great Wall of China. The guide explained everything very well in perfect English.The guide then took us to lunch at a spectacular restaurant where we tried the most varied typical dishes of Beijing.Thanks for everything Yuan Yuan and Chinahighlights!! moreJan 2023, Artur Benitez
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Great Wall, Great Beijing, Great experience
As a foreigner that doesn’t speak Chinese, our guide Christina was immensely helpful. She knew a lot of history about Beijing, and was very flexible with our wishes/schedule. In general, China Highlights is very flexible with the custom tours. The tours allow you a lot flexibility, this is very important to actually enjoy the tours. The restaurants recommended by our guide Christina were also very good, where we tried Peking duck, a traditional dish of Beijing. moreJan 2023, Francesco Ciappina
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Customized 7-day Trip to Beijing
The tour guide, Jenny, was friendly and helpful. She and my 3-year old daughter made an instant connection. I don't know how I would have managed my daughter on my own without Jenny's help. She picked her up and carried her part of the way on our tours and when she wouldn't allow anyone else to hold her hand, Jenny was happy to keep her safe as we climbed the Great Wall. I had a great time. I'd use China Highlights again next time. Definitely recommend them for efficiency and peace of mind. moreJan 2023, Shaneka
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Customized 7-day Trip to Beijing
Maggie was patient with me the whole time. She sent new itineraries every time I changed my mind about what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. It was great that the tours were flexible so that I could create a trip to suit my taste and budget. I found out during this trip that I was a very picky person with a special taste for luxury and high expectations generally ????. Because of that, I got a chance to see how professional and dependable my agent was as she helped me smooth out any problems I encountered along the way. The highlights for me were when I complained about my room and she immediately called the hotel to change it, and when I changed my return flight details at the last minute and she quickly made new arrangements for me to be picked up on the new date. moreJan 2023, Shaneka
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Great Experience with China Highlights
During the tour, our tour guide, Ms Ivy, was full of so many facts and fun anecdotes and she delivered them in an easy to understand manner. Her energy was fantastic! Such excellent customer service skills; very easy to talk to, and very helpful, she was also available for assistance outside of set tour times when I had any questions. moreJan 2023, Crystal
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Great Experience with China Highlights
Firstly, the company responded very quickly to my email, which I sent through their website. After that, I went back and forth with the agent, Ms Carol, quite a few times before we settled on an itinerary which maximized time and scenic touring, without breaking my pocket. moreJan 2023, Crystal
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3. Most Varied and Spectacular Natural Wonders
As far as natural beauty goes, China goes bigger and more-varied and spectacular than any country in the world, if you count everything.
The Li River karst scenery in Guilin is treasured as "the best landscape under heaven".For example, the legendary Yellow Mountains, with their seas of cloud and charismatic rocks and pines, the rainbow lakes of Jiuzhaigou, Pandora's floating pinnacles in Zhangjiajie, Guilin's charming karst, hikers most-loved gorge — Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the world's highest and most majestic plateau in Tibet. See:
Our China Nature Tours can be customized to include the natural wonders that capture your imagination.
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4. The World's Greatest Variety of Cuisine
Chinese dim sumChinese food is famous worldwide. However, it's doubtful you'll discover the delights of Chinese food, and sample its surprising variety of ingredients, until you try it in China.
Each region has its own unique dishes. Some specialties you should try are Beijing roast duck, Shanghainese soup dumplings, spicy hotpot in Chengdu, rice noodles in Guilin, and dim sum in Hong Kong.
Recommended tour: 13-Day A Broad Taste of China (Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu – Guilin – Hong Kong)
5. Adorable Giant Pandas
A giant panda cub playing on a treeThe adorable giant panda lives nowhere else in the world outside captivity. It is the world's most treasured endangered species. "China's national treasure" woos with its round features and uniquely cuddly appearance.
Our Panda Tours allow you to get up close and personal with the lovely pandas. Be a panda keeper. Take photos with a panda. You can even go with our panda specialists to try to meet wild pandas in their natural habitat.
Recommended tour: 13-Day China Essence and Panda Tour (Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu –Yangtze Cruise – Shanghai)
6. Fascinating Ethnic Cultures and Customs
Visiting ethnic groups in Guizhou, you can discover their culture your way (wine from a horn is offered in welcome).There are 55 ethnic minorities in China and over 500 people groups, practicing a multitude of different cultural customs.
Four major places to experience colorful minority culture are Yunnan, Guilin, Guizhou, and Tibet:
- Go to Lugu Lake in Yunnan to explore "the world's last matrilineal society" — the Mosuo people. (3-Day Lugu Lake Tour)
- See the Zhuang people's traditional wooden stilted houses and record-breaking long-haired Yao women, and try local bamboo-tube rice in Guilin's Longji Rice Terraces. (6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longji Terraced Fields Tour)
- Visit a Miao village, hear their mountain songs, and see their silver crowns and a traditional way of making paper from trees in Guizhou. (6-Day Diverse Minority Adventure)
- Walk through Lhasa's pilgrim streets and mountain monasteries to meet the devout people of Tibet. (8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Private Tour)
7. Greater Travel Convenience and Traditions Retained
High-speed rail is a popular way to travel in China.China has been entering its digital era with its highly-developed four modern innovations: shared transport, high-speed rail, mobile communication/payment, and Internet shopping.
Travel in China is easier than ever before. With a smartphone in China, you can board a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai running at 250-350 km/h, buy a coffee with your digital wallet, and ride a shared bike to explore the city.
However, China is thankfully not so "developed" in other areas — it's still a country full of intriguing traditions, a love for fresh ingredients, ready hospitality, and a strongly-held cultural identity.
Recommended tour: 5-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Bullet Train Tour
8. Easily Accessible: Direct International Flights, Free-Visa Policies
Even though China may be thousands of miles away, it is easily accessible. Many direct international flights connect major cities around the world with Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou...
The 72/144-hour visa-free transit policies in major cities allow you to enjoy a short tour without a visa.
Read more about China Travel Restrictions.
Discover Authentic China with Local Experts
Learn to make local food and experience unique local ethnic minority culture in Guilin.Can't wait to explore this incredible country? Contact a local expert here for a more authentic experience to enrich your once-in-a-lifetime China tour.
Our specialists have explored all the country's facets and can help plan your holiday as an individual tailor-made trip to match your preferences.
Here are some sample itineraries for your inspiration:
- Classic Wonders (11-day) — the highlights in Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai
- The Golden Triangle (8-day) — just the big three: similar to the above, without Guilin
- Find inspiration on our China tours.
- Or visit our tour page for more interesting tour itineraries.
