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About China
Population: 1.4 billion
Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, and 5,000+ years of civilization. From Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches. 56 ethnic groups.
Climate: Now ~23°CExtremely varied (−30 to 40°C)
When to visit China
Best Season
4-5月, 9-10月
Average monthly temperatures. This month is highlighted.
China Basic Info
| Capital | Beijing |
| Currency | Chinese Yuan (¥) CNY |
| Language | Chinese |
| Timezone | UTC+8.00 |
| Voltage | 220V Plug: A,C,I |
| Driving Side | Right-hand traffic |
| Visa | Visa required |
Travel Preparation Guide
Area Map
Area List（31）
Popular Cities Ranking
Where to go in China? Pick your destination from popular regions.
Heritage & Landmarks
West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing
Great Wall of China
The Bund Shanghai
Li River Guilin
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
West Lake
Fujian Tulou
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang
Koguryo Kingdom Cities and Tombs
Longmen Grottoes
Dazu Rock Carvings
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Old Town of Lijiang
Mount Lushan
Wudang Mountains
Mountain Resort of Chengde
Potala Palace
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius
Mount Huangshan
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Great Wall of China
Mogao Caves
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Kanbula National Geological Park
Li River Scenic Area
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Harbin Ice Festival Venue
Five Great Avenues
Western Xia Tombs
Genghis Khan Mausoleum
The Bund
Yalong Bay
Gulangyu Island
Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section)
Shaolin Temple
Three Parallel Rivers
Jokhang Temple
Ancient Villages of Xidi and Hongcun
Eastern Qing Tombs
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Forbidden City
Mount Tai
Jingdezhen Porcelain
Zhenyuan Ancient Town
Three Gorges
Kashgar Old Town
Hulunbuir Grassland
Yu Garden
Saint Sophia Cathedral
Ancient City of Xi'an Walls
Changbai Mountain (Paektu)
Qinghai Lake
Jiayuguan Pass
Longji Rice Terraces
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Yellow Crane Tower
Fenghuang Ancient Town
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Stone Forest
Temple of Heaven
Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha
Detian Waterfall
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Shanghai Tower
Mount Everest Base Camp (North)
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Summer Palace
Ming Tombs
Events & Festivals in China
Pingyao International Photography Festival
Chengdu International Finance Festival
China Culture and Tourism Industry Expo
Silk Road International Arts Festival
Chengdu Panda Festival
Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival (Lantern Festival)
Hainan International Coconut Festival
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Population: 1.4 billion Climate: Extremely varied (−30 to 40°C) Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, and 5,000+ years of civilization. From Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches. 56 ethnic groups.
The average temperature in China in month 9 is about 23°C.
Most visitors need a visa to enter China. Apply in advance through the embassy or online visa portal.
The official currency of China is Chinese Yuan. Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities, but carry cash for smaller establishments.
China is generally considered safe for tourists. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any destination.
The best time to visit China is 4-5月, 9-10月.
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