| Province |
Highlights |
| Anhui |
- Huang Shan, or Yellow Mountain, is a major tourist drawcard (and for good reason – it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Step back in time at ancient villages Xidi and Hongcun in southern Anhui
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| Fujian |
- Take a raft past the Wuyi Mountains
- You’ll love Xiamen’s beaches, Piano Island and cool culture
- Sweet and sour pork is always on the menu in capital city Fuzhou
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| Gansu |
- The largest and most intact entrance to the Great Wall can be found in Gansu
- Imagine what it was like for Marco Polo as you travel along the historic Silk Road
- Admire Buddhist art the Mogao Caves
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| Guangdong |
- Locals speak Cantonese
- Guangdong’s capital and largest city Guangzhou is enormous – over 12 million people
- Migrants from all over China come to Shenzhen for work
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| Guizhou |
- Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in China
- Home of the famous Mou Tai liquor – it’ll knock your socks off!
- Travel across the world’s highest railway bridge, Beipanjiang
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| Hainan |
- Lovely island province by the South China Sea
- Sanya is the country’s increasingly popular summer playground
- Yalong Bay is regarded as one of Hainan’s best beaches, now home to international hotels and resorts
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| Hebei |
- Anji Bridge, a bus ride away from capital city Shijiazhuang, is China's oldest standing bridge
- Imperial tombs from the Ming and Qing Dynasties date back hundreds of years
- Chengde Mountain Resort houses a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens
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| Heilongjiang |
- Located in the northeast, it has a strong Russian influence
- Capital city Harbin embraces the cold by focusing on winter tourism, like the world-renowned Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
- Regional cuisine, like the Harbin sausage, that you can’t find elsewhere
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| Henan |
- The birthplace of Chinese civilization
- If it were its own country, Henan would be the twelfth most populous in the world!
- Get your kung fu on at the Shaolin Temple
- Be awed by the Longmen Caves and brave the Zhangjiajie Skywalk Footbridge
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| Hubei |
- Capital city Wuhan is the powerhouse of central China
- Tennis anyone? Wuhan is Grand Slam winner Li Na’s hometown
- The Yellow Crane Tower is a must-see attraction
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| Hunan |
- Hungry? Take a seat in the 5000-seat capacity West Lake Restaurant in Changsha
- Keep your eyes on the sky – there are plans for the world’s tallest skyscraper, Sky City, to be built in Changsha
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| Jiangsu |
- A rich and densely populated province, Jiangsu is the economic stalwart of China
- Nanjing used to be the nation’s capital
- Cute canals are everywhere in Zhouzhuang, endearingly known as ‘Water Town’
- Want to see China’s most beautiful people? Visit Suzhou
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| Jiangxi |
- Mount Longhu, or Dragon Tiger Mountain, is said to be the birthplace of Taoism
- Enjoy the views from lovely Mount Lu in Lushan National Park
- The fifteenth series of American TV show Survivor was filmed just 25 miles (40 km) from the capital Nanchang
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| Jilin |
- Borders North Korea in the northeast
- A leading automotive manufacturer
- The capital Changchun means ‘long spring’ – despite it having a relatively short spring!
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| Liaoning |
- Like Jilin, it borders North Korea
- Seaside city Dalian attracts plenty of tourists
- Mukden Palace in capital city Shenyang shares UNESCO World Heritage Site status with the Forbidden City in Beijing
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| Qinghai |
- Xining boasts one of the most pleasant summer temperatures in China
- Home to a fusion of different ethnic groups, resulting in an interesting mix of cultures and cuisines
- The Lanqing railway connects Tibet to the rest of China
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| Shaanxi |
- The Terracotta Army is one of the country’s most visited attractions
- Capital Xi’an is enveloped by an ancient city wall which you can walk along the top of
- Try local delicacy mutton soup
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| Shandong |
- Visit all 72 springs around capital city Jinan
- Qingdao is a crowd favourite – marvel at the German-era architecture, relax at the beach or drink its famous export beer Tsingtao (or do all three!)
- Climb sacred mountain Tai Shan
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| Shanxi |
- Famous for its delicious noodles
- The ancient city of Pingyao is surrounded by the well-preserved, imposing city walls
- The Datong area is rich with history – the Yungang Caves and Hanging Temple are just a few examples
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| Sichuan |
- If you love spicy food, you’ll love Sichuan
- Sichuanese is the local dialect
- Fancy meeting a panda? Head to Chengdu’s panda sanctuary
- The Mount Emei scenic area, including the Leshan Giant Buddah, is a must-see
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| Yunnan |
- Borders neighboring countries Vietnam, Laos and Burma
- The Old Town of Lijiang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Capital city Kunming has one of the mildest climates in China due to its low latitude and high elevation
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| Zhejiang |
- Hangzhou is one of China’s greenest and most beautiful cities
- Hire a bike and ride around the lovely West Lake
- The Yandang Mountains feature vertical rock faces and lush forests
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