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Autumn Rowboat Experience on West Lake
In autumn, rent a boat at Huagang Guanyu and row slowly along Su Causeway, avoiding the midday crowd.
Zhangjiajie Avatar Filming Viewpoint Guide
The Qiankun Pillar in Yuanjiajie is the classic viewpoint; morning clouds and late-afternoon side light offer different moods.
Golden Whip Stream Hiking Route
Enter at the Forest Park gate and hike along Golden Whip Stream to Shuirao Simen, about 7.5 km, suitable for families.
Half-day Longjing Tea Route: Meijiawu to Jiuxi
Start at Meijiawu tea fields and hike through Jiuxi Eighteen Creeks to the Qiantang River, ideal for an autumn half-day trip.
Beijing Central Axis Winter Visiting Tips
In winter start at Yongdingmen and follow the axis via Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City and Bell-Drum Towers; book tickets in advance.
Zhangjiajie Winter Sea of Clouds Guide
Winter mornings often bring a sea of clouds to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park; Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain are the best viewpoints.
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.