Top 10 cultural attractions in China

byCooktour Concierge | Updated December 14, 2021

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Potala Palace


Photo by Junhong Ye

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35 Beijing Middle Rd, Chengguan Qu, Lasa Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China, 850000

Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Friday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM


The Bund


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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park


Photo by S. Chen

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding


Photo by Kerstin Baumgaertel

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1375 Xiongmao Ave, Chenghua Qu, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China, 610016

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM


Summer Palace


Photo by Nicole Smit

Leshan Giant Buddha


Photo by Fernando Lòpez

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+86 833 230 2296

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2345 Lingyun Rd, Shizhong Qu, Leshan Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China


Great Wall of Badaling


Photo by Manish Jain

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Yanqing, China

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM


Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum


Photo by Vale Lin

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Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710612

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM


Mogao Caves


Photo by Cuong Nguyen Viet

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Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM


Jiuzhai Valley National Park


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Temple of Heaven


Photo by TAPAN DUTTA

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1 Tiantan E Rd, Dongcheng Qu, China, 100061

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM


The Palace Museum


Photo by Giovanna Peroni

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4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China


Humble Administrator Garden


Photo by Darda Oh

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178 Dongbei St, Gusu Qu, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China, 215001


Reed Flute Cave


Photo by Alywin Chan

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1 Ludi Rd, Xiufeng Qu, Guilin Shi, Guangxi Zhuangzuzizhiqu, China


Ming Dynasty Tombs


Photo by Rupesh Siddamshetty

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212 Provincial Rd, Changping Qu, China

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM


Great Wall of China


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Huairou, China

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM


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