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This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge. 

A monument to a traditional love story sits at the peak of a mountaintop park featuring panoramic views of Sanya, the Luhuitou Peninsula and the South China Sea.

Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.

Admire this magnificent Buddhist statue of the mercy goddess Guan Yin, which towers above the South China Sea from a golden platform in the Nanshan temple complex.

Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge. 

Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge. 

Enjoy the tropical atmosphere at Sanya’s favourite beach, complete with adventure tours, barbequed street food, upscale restaurants and mountain views.

Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.

Enjoy the tropical atmosphere at Sanya’s favourite beach, complete with adventure tours, barbequed street food, upscale restaurants and mountain views.

Be dazzled by the gold-and-red heart of Asia, featuring rugged mountain landscapes, huge fast-paced cities and breathtaking monuments to ancient culture.

Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants. 

Cycle, hike, rock climb or simply admire the wild mountainous scenery, then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary open-air show.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

Take the ferry to this laid-back island, which is quite small, but known for its excellent seafood, beaches, music and historic architecture. 

Get an elevated perspective of Tianjin from a ride to the top of this iconic city landmark atop a bridge. 

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

Relax in vast parks, appreciate artistic innovation and admire futuristic skyscrapers in this dynamic business district of Guangzhou.

Enjoy the tropical atmosphere at Sanya’s favourite beach, complete with adventure tours, barbequed street food, upscale restaurants and mountain views.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

Relax in vast parks, appreciate artistic innovation and admire futuristic skyscrapers in this dynamic business district of Guangzhou.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.