From seeing the incredible Terracotta Army to hiking the sacred mountain of Huashan, here are the top things to do in Xian
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The Travel to China Checklist - what you need to organize before you go to China and things to do before traveling to China.
We are leaving China the same way we entered, by walking across a river. Only it's a different river. This time we are walking from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.
Our final stop in China is Guilin - for Rice Noodles, take trips on rivers and see more rice terraces. Here's the best things to do in Guilin
Zhangjiajie National Park - inspiration for the Avatar movie, home to beautiful karst mountains, ethereal views and the massive Bailong Elevator.
If you want to take a Yangtze River Cruise through the Three Gorges but you're on a budget, then the best way is to take a Chinese boat
The incredible Huanglong National Park is also known as the Yellowstone of China. There are hikes, beautiful limestone pools and altitude.
Chengdu - home of Sichuan food to sweat for, friendly and temperate - it's also home to the Chengdu Research Centre for Giant Pandas.
The road to Shangri La is a winding, climbing, series of mountain passes that make your heart beat a little faster, even before you arrive
How to visit and hike Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province – what to expect on the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike, and transport options
What to see and how to visit the Yuanyang Rice Fields of Yunnan Province, China - here's all you need to know
How to buy tickets + take the bus from Hekou to Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Includes ticket prices, how to book tickets to go to Xinjie from Hekou
Huangshan Mountain and National Park is not one of the sacred Chinese mountains. Here you'll find cable cars, hikes and places to stay
All you need to know about taking the train in China - from tickets, and different classes,to not expecting sleep with Chinese cabin mates
The Great Wall of China - we took public transport to see the wall at its most natural, wild self. And it is stunning. Breathtaking.
Visiting China and not going to Beijing would be like visiting England and not seeing London. Here's the top things to do in Beijing.
These unique places to visit in China are spectacular and worth the often long trip that you'llneed to take to get there.
