1. Hop on to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower: The modern structure of Oriental Pearl Tower rises to a height of 468 m above the grounds of Pudong Park. The tower portrays the traditional as well as the contemporary touch. Head towards the glass-floored observation deck which is 350 m from ground level for stunning panoramic views. For relaxation, treat yourself to dinner in the revolving restaurant. There are numerous entertainment options including music, shopping, and the captivating Oriental Pearl Science Fantasy World.
- Location: 1 Century Ave, Lu Jia Zui, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi
- Timing: 8 am till midnight
- Entry Fee: $48
2. Stroll in the ancient YuYuan Garden: Yuyuan Garden was built during the Ming Dynasty. The elegant layout, marvelous scenery, and the garden architecture's creative style have made the garden one of the famous places in Shanghai. The garden has six scenic places – the Inner Garden, Yuhua Hall, Huijing Hall, Dianchun Hall, Wanhua Chamber, and Sansui Hall. Tourists flock to this garden to witness elegant carvings and sculptures, Chinese architecture, and the bustling YuYuan Bazaar. The garden features decorative halls, twisted bridges, sparkling pools, sprawling pavilions, archways, pagodas, and stunning rockeries. If you want to get a glimpse into ancient China, as featured in books and movies, this is the ultimate place. Visit the garden during spring when the garden is dotted with blossoming flowers and green trees.
- Location: No. 137, Anren Street, Huangpu District, close to the Old City God Temple
- Timing: 8:45 till 16:45
- Entry Fee: Apr - Jun. & Sep - Nov: CNY 40;Jul & Aug & Dec - Mar: CNY 30
3. Climb on Shanghai Tower to get a bird-eye view: Shanghai Tower is a 632m, 1288-story tall skyscraper. By height, it is the second-tallest building in the world and shares the record of having the world's highest observation deck within a structure at 562 m. This engineering marvel provides a sustainable way of living with hotels, offices, shops, and restaurants throughout the building. The sky lobbies function just like traditional town squares and plazas, thus bringing people together.
- Location 501 Yincheng Middle Rd, Lu Jia Zui, Lujiazui Residential District, Pudong, Shanghai
- Timing: 8:30 till 22:00
- Entry Fee: CNY 180
4. Visit Gudong Waterfall: A visit to Gudong Waterfall should be included in the China Tour Packages. It is the largest forest park in Guilin and famous for its unique waterfall: Gudong Waterfall. Unlike other waterfalls where people can just enjoy them from a distance, tourists can play in the waterfall as well as climb to the top of the waterfall. The waterfall is bifurcated into 13 cascades and has a mean width of 20 m and a drop of 90m. The primary characteristic of the waterfall is the awareness of environmental protection. Numerous designed boards and attractions remind tourists of the importance of ecological conservation.
- Location: Junction of Daxu Ancient Town and Caoping Hui Township. It is 25 kilometers from Guilin city
- Timing: 8:30 to 17:30
- Entry Fee: 75 Yuan
5. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum: A crucial itinerary while going for a China Tour is a visit to Terracotta Warriors Museum. It is located 45 km east of Xi'an city, about an hour by car. The museum's major highlights are the three pits where the warriors are displayed and the Exhibition of Bronze Chariots. The 1st pit is the most impressive and the largest, where 2,000 terracotta warriors are kept. The 2nd pit is mid-sized, where the army units with chariots, archers, cavalry, and mixed forces are kept. The last pit is the smallest one and features the command post.
- Location: Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
- Timing: 8:30 till 17:30 and 8:30 till 17:00 during the off-season.
- Entry Fee: From March 1 to November 30, the entry fee is 150 Yuan, or else 120 Yuan.
6. Explore The Forbidden City: There is nothing more fascinating than the Chinese empire. Over 80,000 visitors enter the Forbidden city to get a glimpse of the 500 years of Chinese history. It houses two Chinese dynasties – the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and 24 emperors. Before the republican revolution destroyed the Chinese empire in 1912, the palace grounds were forbidden to the outsiders without an invite; that's why the name is Forbidden. It is the most enormous Imperial Palace on earth. Inside the Palace, you get to witness valuable artworks, imperial living and governing quarters, and traditional gardens.
- Location: Center of Beijing, north of Tiananmen Square.
- Timing: 8:30 till 17:30 and 8:30 till 17:00 during the off-season.
- Entry Fee: 60 Yuan from April to October and 40 Yuan from November to March.
7. Boating At West Lake: You will find wooden cruise boats shuttling from several points around the West Lake. Boats depart when it is full or every 20 minutes. From Xiaoying island, witness the three pools mirroring the moon. The place is a local’s favorite and you can visit the famous pagoda,Tran Quoc Pagoda. There are different boats available according to the group size from self-rowing boats to six or eleven person boats. Foreign tourists are not allowed to access self-rowing boats without an escort.
- Location: Shangcheng District/Xiacheng District/Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- Timing: 8:00 till 16:30
- Entry Fee: CNY 30 to 150 per hour
8. Explore Mogao Caves: The Mogao Caves of the Thousand Buddha Grottoes is the biggest treasure of Buddhism art on this planet. You will find several sculptures, murals, and different objects in the 2 km long cave. The artworks depict economics, medieval politics, religion, arts, culture, dress code, and ethnic relations in western China. The caves were home to different artists worldwide who lived in different periods for more than one thousand years and portrayed different cultures and shapes. In 1987, the caves were listed as a world cultural heritage site and termed the most valuable cultural discovery in the 20th century.
- Location: Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu
- Timing: From April 1 to November 30, 8:00 to 18:00 & From December 1 to March 31, 9:00 to 17:30
- Entry Fee: CNY 40 to 238 depending on the season