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A Day of Cycling on the Xi'an City Wall
Rent a bike and ride the 13.7 km Ming city wall loop, linking Yongning Gate, Hanguang Gate and Shuyuanmen.
Hangzhou West Lake Autumn Osmanthus Guide
From late September to October osmanthus blooms around West Lake; a morning walk along Beishan Road is recommended.
Attractions in this region
23 attractions
Fenghuang Ancient Town
A western Hunan town where the Tuo River runs through, framed by stilt houses, stone lanes and Miao culture.
Canton Tower
Nicknamed "Slim Waist", this 600-metre twisted tower is the emblem of Guangzhou's new central axis.
Xitang Ancient Town
A thousand-year-old water town famed for its covered rain corridors, numerous bridges and narrow lanes.
Oriental Pearl Tower
A 468-metre TV tower whose three ruby-red spheres light up the Shanghai skyline after dark.
Wuzhen
A classic Jiangnan water town whose east and west districts preserve Ming and Qing houses, stone bridges and canals.
Lijiang Old Town
A Naxi town of wooden houses, water lanes and cobblestones that glows with red lanterns after dusk.
Mount Emei
One of China's four great Buddhist mountains, famed for its sea of clouds, sunrise and Buddha's halo at the Golden Summit.
Guilin Li River
Karst peaks reflected in emerald water — a cruise that feels like travelling inside a painting.
★The Forbidden City
Twenty-four emperors ruled from this vast red-and-gold palace, now one of the world's great museums.