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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
Summer Palace
The crowning achievement of Qing imperial garden design, where Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill and the painted Long Corridor meet.
★Mount Huangshan
A mountain famed for its four wonders — bizarre pines, strange rocks, seas of cloud and hot springs.
Temple of Heaven
Where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests; its blue-tiled Hall of Prayer is a symbol of Beijing.
★Terracotta Warriors
The Eighth Wonder of the World — an underground army of more than 8,000 clay figures.
★The Great Wall
An ancient defensive line stretching thousands of kilometres from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.