Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Home to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, it represents modern China’s heart and history. Capture the spirit of Beijing at this iconic landmark surrounded by monumental architecture.

Discover the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with nearly 1,000 buildings, grand halls, and defensive walls. Built in the 15th century, it showcases imperial architecture, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, and fascinating history—a must-visit Beijing landmark and heritage site.

Explore the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Ming architecture symbolizing the harmony between heaven and earth. Once used by emperors to pray for good harvests, today it’s a peaceful retreat filled with locals practising tai chi. A must-see Beijing attraction and World Heritage Site.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, 73 kilometers away from the city center. It is known as the "Great Wall of Ten Thousand Miles, Mutianyu is the only one". The Mutianyu Great Wall, with a total length of 5400 meters, is the longest Great Wall in China and one of the sixteen scenic spots in Beijing. In the first year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368), the Mutianyu Great Wall was built under the supervision of General Xu Da, a subordinate of Zhu Yuanzhang, on the site of the Northern Qi Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall is the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. This section of the Great Wall connects the Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west. Since ancient times, it has been a military important place to defend the capital, with Zhengguan Platform, Dajiaolou, eagle flying upside down and other landscapes. The wall of the Great Wall remains intact, which better reflects the ancient charm of the Great Wall, and has profound historical value and high cultural value.

On the way back to the city in the late afternoon, you'll pass by the Olympic Bird Nest and Water Cube.

Shenlu, also known as the Thirteen Tombs Shendao, is the leading architectural complex of the Ming Changling Mausoleum, located in Changping District, Beijing. Originally established for Changling, it later became the shared main Shinto of the mausoleum area due to the separation of other mausoleum Shinto from this path. Founded in the early years of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengtong reign and completed in the 19th year of the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing reign (1540), it is now a national level cultural relic protection unit. The total length of the building complex is 7.3 kilometers, including the stone memorial archway, the three hole bridge, the grand palace gate, the Shengong Shengde Stele Pavilion, the stone statue living, the Longfeng Gate (also known as the flame memorial archway), the south five hole bridge, the seven hole bridge, the north five hole bridge and other tomb facilities and bridge and culvert buildings. The shape of the stone memorial archway is five doors, six columns, and eleven floors. The stone statue living is composed of twelve pairs of stone animals and six pairs of stone men, which are finely carved and vividly shaped. The Ming Thirteen Tombs already have Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling, Kangling, Yongling, Siling, Jingling and Changling Shenlu open to the public, among which Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling and Shenlu are regular open scenic spots

The Summer Palace, a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty in China, formerly known as the Qingyi Garden, is located at 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, western suburbs of Beijing. It is a large natural landscape garden built using Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain as its base sites, based on the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, and drawing on some design techniques and artistic conception of Jiangnan gardens. It is also the most well preserved royal palace garden and is known as the Royal Garden Museum. The entire park covers an area of 3.009 square kilometers, with water surface accounting for about three-quarters. It is composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. There are over 100 scenic buildings, more than 20 courtyards of various sizes, and over 3000 ancient buildings distributed in the park, covering an area of nearly 70000 square meters. There are over 1600 ancient and famous trees.
The Summer Palace was first built in the 15th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1750) and was burned down by the British and French coalition forces in the 10th year of the Xianfeng reign (1860). In the twelfth year of the Guangxu reign (1886), the Qing court misappropriated naval funds and other funds to begin reconstruction, and two years later adopted its current name as the retirement home for Empress Dowager Cixi. In the 26th year of the Guangxu reign (1900), it was again destroyed by the Eight Nation Alliance, and was repaired in the 28th year of the Guangxu reign (1902)
On March 4, 1961, the Summer Palace was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In December 1998, the Summer Palace was included in the The World Heritage List by UNESCO.

The Muslim Quarter, also known as Fangshang, is a food and culture district located in Beiyuanmen Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It consists of streets such as Beiyuanmen, Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajuexiang, and Sajinqiao. This area formed a Hui ethnic settlement from the late Northern Song Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty, and developed into a traditional commercial activity area during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, named after the long-term settlement of Hui residents. In 1992, it was renovated into a bluestone pavement and a block imitating Ming and Qing architecture. In 1993, an antique cultural tourism street was built.
There are currently 10 mosques in the block, including the Huajue Lane Mosque. The architecture blends traditional Chinese and Islamic styles, reflecting the integration of multi-ethnic cultures and traces of ancient commercial exchanges. As a Muslim food gathering place in northwest China, it gathers featured snacks such as beef and mutton steamed buns, cured beef and mutton, and Jinggao, among which beef and mutton steamed buns are featured by manual breaking and old soup cooking.

Visit Xi’an Great Mosque, the largest and most significant Islamic site in China. Explore its ancient architecture, beautiful gardens, and peaceful courtyards—a rare blend of Chinese and Islamic cultural heritage.

Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, Qin Shi Huang’s army entombed to protect him in the afterlife. Each life-sized warrior has unique facial features and uniforms. Visit the nearby art ceramics and lacquer factory for souvenirs—a world-renowned archaeological treasure.

Walk along Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall, built in 1370 with 12-meter-high walls and 98 watchtowers. Take in sweeping city views, explore well-preserved ramparts, and appreciate the defensive ingenuity of this historic fortification—a must-do cultural experience in Xi’an.

Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, surviving a massive Tang Dynasty earthquake. Explore ancient gardens and pagoda architecture, and enjoy a serene oasis amid bustling Xi’an—a site rich in Buddhist history and culture.

As a part of the Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum, Jinli is located at 231-1 Wuhou Temple Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China. It is situated within the first ring road of the city center, in the middle section of Wuhou Temple Street, adjacent to Jinjiang River to the north and Rainbow Bridge to the east. It is only separated from the famous Wuhou Temple by a wall and borders the western section of the first ring road to the west. Covering an area of over 30000 square meters, with a building area of over 14000 square meters, the street is 550 meters long. The building is based on the style of Sichuan residential houses in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, and the content is based on the Three Kingdoms culture and traditional Sichuan folk culture. In October 2004, Jinli was officially opened to the public; In January 2009, Jinli Extension opened a store to welcome guests. Jinli Ancient Street, one of Chengdu's cultural landmarks, has been upgraded, and "worshiping Marquis Wu and soaking in Jinli" has become one of the more appealing slogans for Chengdu's tourism.
The main scenic spots in Jinli include: Jinli Ancient Street, Ancient Theater, Jiupin Snack Street, Zhuge Well, the First memorial archway in Xishu, Fushou Lane, Huanglong Pool, Ah Dou Well, Folk Memory Wall, Stone Carving Corridor of Song Dynasty, Liu Xiang Tomb.

Explore Wenshu Monastery (Manjushri Monastery), Chengdu’s best-preserved Buddhist temple. Home to the Buddhist Association of Sichuan Province, it offers beautiful halls, gardens, and a peaceful atmosphere. A must-visit for visitors seeking cultural insight and serene spiritual spaces in the city.

Tour Chengdu Panda Reserve, home to roughly 60 pandas in naturalistic enclosures. Learn about breeding programs, conservation efforts, and visit the museum. Stroll shaded paths and observe playful pandas—a memorable and educational experience for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Shanghai Museum at People’s Square, home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese art across five floors. Designed to resemble a traditional Ding vessel, it’s an essential cultural stop for visitors seeking history, art, and Shanghai heritage.

Explore Yu Gardens, a classic Ming Dynasty garden built as a retirement gift for Pan Yunduan’s father. Stroll past koi ponds, jade rocks, and ornate pavilions while soaking in traditional Chinese landscaping. A peaceful Shanghai cultural experience perfect for photography and history lovers.

The Shanghai French Concession was a French concession established in Shanghai from 1849 to 1943, and was the largest of the four French concessions in China in terms of area. Its initial area covered 986 acres, and after multiple expansions, it reached 15000 acres by 1914. The concession is famous for French wutong street trees, Parisian style building planning and independent municipal management system. Jinling East Road, as the first major road in the French concession, has become a commercial center. The building's exterior walls are mostly marked with municipal facilities marked with the words "CMF".
After the establishment of the French Concession in 1849, the Shanghai Anglo American French Land Charter was signed in 1854 to break away from the joint concession system. In 1869, the autonomy was established through the Organizational Charter of the Public Council. During the Battle of Shanghai in 1937, it was not occupied by the Japanese army due to the deterrence of the French navy. In 1943, it was transferred from the Vichy French regime to the Wang puppet government and ended. There are police agencies such as the Marand Police Station located within the concession. The authorities of the French Concession had protected the publication of revolutionary publications and participated in mediating cases related to prominent residences of the Kuomintang. The Provisional Government of South Korea was established in the Shanghai French Concession in 1919 and set up offices in multiple locations within the concession. Among them, No. 4, Lane 306, Madang Road was its longest used and most well preserved office.

Stroll along the Bund to admire Shanghai’s colonial architecture, from 1850s trade houses to glamorous 1920s Art Deco buildings. This waterfront promenade showcases the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, contrasting with the futuristic Pudong skyline—an iconic Shanghai attraction for photography and history lovers.

Visit Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building and the world’s second tallest. Ride high-speed elevators to the 118th-floor observation deck for panoramic views of Shanghai’s skyline. With 127 floors and five podium levels, this landmark is a modern engineering marvel and a prime attraction for sightseeing enthusiasts.