All Cities

Explore English city guides across China, with new destinations added regularly

85 cities found
Wuxi city skyline, China
Tier 3

Wuxi

Jiangsu

Taihu Lake pearl and powerhouse of integrated circuits, IoT chips, and photovoltaic solar manufacturing in southern Jiangsu.

7.5M
4,627 km²
Changzhou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Changzhou

Jiangsu

A new-energy powerhouse where Trina Solar leads global photovoltaics and CRRC builds next-generation rail transit.

5.4M
4,385 km²
Xuzhou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Xuzhou

Jiangsu

Home of XCMG—one of the world's top three construction machinery makers and a strategic transport hub across five provinces.

9.1M
11,258 km²
Tangshan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Tangshan

Hebei

A world steel titan—HBIS Group is the globe's largest steelmaker—rising from the ashes of the 1976 earthquake.

7.7M
13,472 km²
Handan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Handan

Hebei

Ancient capital of the Zhao State—where 3,000 years of history meets modern steel and equipment manufacturing.

9.4M
12,066 km²
Foshan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Foshan

Guangdong

A city of living heritage where ancient ceramic kilns, martial arts legends, and world-class manufacturing coexist in the Pearl River Delta.

9.5M
3,798 km²
Dongguan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Dongguan

Guangdong

A manufacturing powerhouse where global tech brands OPPO and vivo are born, Dongguan blends industrial energy with lush parklands and historical sites.

10.5M
2,460 km²
Jinhua city skyline, China
Tier 3

Jinhua

Zhejiang

A city of global commerce and cinematic dreams, home to the world largest wholesale market in Yiwu and Asia largest film studio in Hengdian.

7.0M
10,942 km²
Yichang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Yichang

Hubei

Gateway to the Three Gorges and home to the world's largest hydroelectric dam, Yichang is where the Yangtze River meets engineering marvels and natural beauty.

3.9M
21,227 km²
Yueyang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Yueyang

Hunan

Home of the legendary Yueyang Tower and the vast Dongting Lake, this Hunan city blends ancient poetry, petrochemical industry, and Yangtze River port logistics.

5.0M
14,858 km²
Beijing city skyline, China
Tier 1

Beijing

Beijing

China's ancient capital and modern metropolis, Beijing blends imperial grandeur with contemporary dynamism, home to the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

21.8M
16,410 km²
Shanghai city skyline, China
Tier 1

Shanghai

Shanghai

China's largest city and global financial hub, Shanghai blends colonial-era architecture with futuristic skyscrapers, offering world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife.

24.9M
6,340 km²
Guangzhou city skyline, China
Tier 1

Guangzhou

Guangdong

China's southern gateway and Cantonese cultural heart, Guangzhou blends ancient temples with modern architecture, famous for dim sum, trade fairs, and year-round warmth.

19.0M
7,434 km²
Shenzhen city skyline, China
Tier 1

Shenzhen

Guangdong

China's Silicon Valley and fastest-growing metropolis, Shenzhen transformed from fishing village to tech powerhouse in just 40 years, featuring innovative architecture, theme parks, and vibrant nightlife.

18.0M
1,997 km²
Xi'an city skyline, China
Tier 2

Xi'an

Shaanxi

Ancient capital of 13 dynasties and starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an is China's history book brought to life—from Terracotta Warriors to Tang Dynasty glory.

13.0M
10,752 km²
Chengdu city skyline, China
Tier 2

Chengdu

Sichuan

China's relaxed capital of Sichuan, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and tea house culture—a city where time moves slowly and life is savored.

21.2M
14,335 km²
Tianjin city skyline, China
Tier 1

Tianjin

Tianjin

China's northern gateway city where East meets West—a unique blend of European colonial architecture, traditional Chinese culture, and modern urban development.

13.6M
11,966 km²
Chongqing city skyline, China
Tier 1

Chongqing

Chongqing

China's fog-shrouded mountain city where cyberpunk meets tradition—dramatic 3D urban landscape, fiery hotpot culture, and world heritage sites.

31.9M
82,400 km²
Hangzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Hangzhou

Zhejiang

China's most beautiful city, where ancient West Lake meets modern innovation—a place of poetic landscapes, tea culture, and 5,000 years of civilization.

12.6M
16,850 km²
Nanjing city skyline, China
Tier 2

Nanjing

Jiangsu

China's ancient capital of six dynasties, where 2,500 years of imperial history meets modern innovation—a city of plum blossoms, Ming walls, and profound cultural heritage.

9.6M
6,587 km²
Wuhan city skyline, China
Tier 2

Wuhan

Hubei

China's central hub where ancient poetry meets modern innovation—a city of yellow cranes, cherry blossoms, and the mighty Yangtze flowing through three historic towns.

13.9M
8,569 km²
Suzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Suzhou

Jiangsu

A 2,500-year-old city where classical gardens meet modern prosperity—the legendary 'Venice of the East' where scholars, merchants, and artists created China's most refined urban culture.

13.0M
8,657 km²
Xiamen city skyline, China
Tier 2

Xiamen

Fujian

China's most romantic coastal city, famous for Gulangyu Island, colonial architecture, and Minnan cuisine—a 'Garden on the Sea' where mountains meet ocean.

5.4M
1,700.61 km²
Hong Kong city skyline, China
Tier 1

Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

Asia's world city and global financial hub, Hong Kong captivates with its stunning harbor skyline, vibrant street markets, world-class dining, and unique blend of East and West cultures.

7.5M
1,114.57 km²
Macau city skyline, China
Tier 1

Macau

Macau SAR

Known as the 'Vegas of Asia', Macau blends Portuguese heritage with Chinese culture, offering world-class entertainment, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and legendary cuisine.

0.7M
33.3 km²
Qingdao city skyline, China
Tier 2

Qingdao

Shandong

A coastal city where mountains meet the sea, famous for its colonial architecture, golden beaches, and the world-renowned Tsingtao Beer.

10.5M
11,293 km²
Dalian city skyline, China
Tier 2

Dalian

Liaoning

A romantic coastal city known as the "Pearl of the North," famous for its beaches, squares, and colonial architecture.

7.5M
12,574 km²
Ningbo city skyline, China
Tier 2

Ningbo

Zhejiang

A historic port city with 7,000 years of civilization, home to the ancient Tianyi Pavilion library and the world's fourth-largest port.

9.5M
9,816 km²
Zhuhai city skyline, China
Tier 2

Zhuhai

Guangdong

A romantic coastal city and China's first Special Economic Zone, known for its 28-kilometer Lovers Road and beautiful islands.

2.4M
1,736 km²
Wenzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Wenzhou

Zhejiang

A dynamic coastal city known as the birthplace of China's private economy, home to majestic Yandang Mountain and historic Nanxi River.

9.7M
12,065 km²
Yantai city skyline, China
Tier 2

Yantai

Shandong

A romantic coastal city known as "Fairyland on Earth," famous for Penglai Pavilion, fine wines, and pristine beaches along the Yellow Sea.

7.1M
13,746 km²
Quanzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Quanzhou

Fujian

A UNESCO World Heritage city, starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, known as the "City of Light" by Marco Polo.

8.9M
11,296 km²
Weihai city skyline, China
Tier 3

Weihai

Shandong

China's cleanest coastal city and nearest port to South Korea, famous for pristine beaches, swan lakes, and the historic Liugong Island.

2.8M
5,798 km²
Nantong city skyline, China
Tier 2

Nantong

Jiangsu

Known as "China's First Modern City," Nantong sits at the Yangtze River estuary, blending rich industrial heritage with beautiful river and sea landscapes.

7.7M
8,544 km²
Taizhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Taizhou

Zhejiang

A coastal city known as the birthplace of private enterprise in China, featuring sacred Buddhist mountains and unique culinary traditions.

6.6M
10,050 km²
Shaoxing city skyline, China
Tier 2

Shaoxing

Zhejiang

A historic water town with 2,500 years of history, birthplace of Lu Xun, renowned for yellow wine and calligraphy culture.

5.4M
8,275 km²
Jiaxing city skyline, China
Tier 2

Jiaxing

Zhejiang

A historic water town and birthplace of the Communist Party of China, famous for its ancient towns Wuzhen and Xitang, and the legendary Jiaxing zongzi.

5.4M
4,275 km²
Huizhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Huizhou

Guangdong

A historic Lingnan city known for its stunning West Lake, Luofu Mountain, and pristine beaches, where poet Su Dongpo once lived in exile.

6.0M
11,347 km²
Zhongshan city skyline, China
Tier 2

Zhongshan

Guangdong

The hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a historic city blending revolutionary heritage with modern manufacturing prowess.

4.5M
1,784 km²
Huzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Huzhou

Zhejiang

A historic city known as the "Capital of Silk," home to ancient Nanxun water town and the legendary Mogan Mountain retreat.

3.5M
5,820 km²
Changsha city skyline, China
Tier 2

Changsha

Hunan

A 3,000-year-old city of Chu-Han culture, home to the famous Yuelu Academy and Mawangdui Han Tombs, known as China's entertainment capital.

10.2M
11,819 km²
Nanning city skyline, China
Tier 2

Nanning

Guangxi

China's 'Green City' and gateway to Southeast Asia—a vibrant blend of Zhuang ethnic culture, lush subtropical landscapes, and modern urban development.

8.7M
22,100 km²
Guiyang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Guiyang

Guizhou

China's 'Summer Capital'—a city of cool mountain air, vibrant ethnic cultures, spicy sour cuisine, and stunning karst landscapes.

6.1M
8,034 km²
Shenyang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Shenyang

Liaoning

Capital of Liaoning province and the historic heart of Manchuria—a city where Qing dynasty grandeur meets heavy industry heritage.

9.1M
12,860 km²
Harbin city skyline, China
Tier 2

Harbin

Heilongjiang

China's Ice City—a wonderland of Russian architecture, winter festivals, and hearty Northeastern cuisine on the Songhua River.

10.0M
53,100 km²
Jinan city skyline, China
Tier 2

Jinan

Shandong

The City of Springs—capital of Shandong province where 72 famous springs, ancient lakes, and Confucian heritage create a uniquely refreshing urban landscape.

9.2M
10,244 km²
Kunming city skyline, China
Tier 2

Kunming

Yunnan

China's Spring City—a year-round temperate paradise where diverse ethnic cultures, stunning karst landscapes, and Yunnan's famous cuisine come together.

8.5M
21,000 km²
Hefei city skyline, China
Tier 2

Hefei

Anhui

Capital of Anhui province and China's rising innovation hub—a city of lakes, history, and technological ambition.

9.4M
11,445 km²
Fuzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Fuzhou

Fujian

Capital of Fujian province, Fuzhou blends 2,200 years of history with ancient alleyways, hot springs, and world-famous jasmine tea culture.

8.4M
11,968 km²
Zhengzhou city skyline, China
Tier 2

Zhengzhou

Henan

Capital of Henan province and ancient heart of Chinese civilization.

12.6M
7,567 km²
Taiyuan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Taiyuan

Shanxi

China's Dragon City with 2,500 years of history - birthplace of emperors, home to ancient Jinci Temple, and the culinary heart of Shanxi's legendary noodle culture.

5.4M
6,909 km²
Shijiazhuang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Shijiazhuang

Hebei

Hebei's young capital, born from railways and revolution—a modern industrial hub gateway to the sacred revolutionary site of Xibaipo and China's 'Pharmaceutical Capital'.

11.2M
14,464 km²
Changchun city skyline, China
Tier 2

Changchun

Jilin

China's automobile capital and cradle of Chinese cinema—a northern city where industrial heritage meets cultural richness and surprising greenery.

9.1M
20,532 km²
Nanchang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Nanchang

Jiangxi

The "Hero City of China" where revolutionary history meets ancient culture—the birthplace of the People's Liberation Army and home to the legendary Tengwang Pavilion.

6.5M
7,402 km²
Haikou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Haikou

Hainan

Hainan's tropical capital where historic Qilou arcades meet modern beachfront resorts, and coconut-scented breezes carry the flavors of island life.

3.0M
2,297 km²
Xining city skyline, China
Tier 3

Xining

Qinghai

High-altitude capital of Qinghai province where Tibetan and Han cultures meet, gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the starting point of the legendary Silk Road's southern route.

2.5M
7,660 km²
Yinchuan city skyline, China
Tier 3

Yinchuan

Ningxia

Capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the 'Fisheye on the Great Wall' where Yellow River irrigation meets desert landscapes, and Muslim culture blends with ancient Silk Road heritage.

2.9M
9,025 km²
Lanzhou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Lanzhou

Gansu

The "City of Gold" along the Yellow River—home to China's most iconic bridge, legendary beef noodles, and gateway to the ancient Silk Road.

4.4M
13,086 km²
Urumqi city skyline, China
Tier 3

Urumqi

Xinjiang

The world's most landlocked major city—a vibrant Silk Road gateway with bustling bazaars.

4.0M
13,754 km²
Hohhot city skyline, China
Tier 3

Hohhot

Inner Mongolia

The "Blue City"—China's dairy capital and gateway to Mongolian grasslands.

3.5M
17,224 km²
Lhasa city skyline, China
Tier 4

Lhasa

Tibet

Roof of the World at 3,650 meters — Tibet's spiritual capital where the Potala Palace touches the sky and ancient Buddhist traditions meet the modern plateau city.

0.9M
29,518 km²
Sanya city skyline, China
Tier 2

Sanya

Hainan

China's tropical paradise—the "Hawaii of China" with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round sunshine.

1.0M
1,921 km²
Dunhuang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Dunhuang

Gansu

A legendary Silk Road oasis—home to the UNESCO World Heritage Mogao Caves and the surreal desert landscape of singing sand dunes.

0.2M
31,200 km²
Guilin city skyline, China
Tier 2

Guilin

Guangxi

China's most celebrated scenic city—dramatic karst peaks rising from emerald waters, immortalized in Chinese landscape paintings for over a millennium.

4.9M
27,800 km²
Huangshan city skyline, China
Tier 2

Huangshan

Anhui

UNESCO World Heritage Site—famous for peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and ancient Huizhou villages.

1.3M
9,807 km²
Lijiang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Lijiang

Yunnan

A UNESCO World Heritage wonder where ancient Naxi culture meets the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—Lijiang is China's most romantic highland city.

1.3M
20,600 km²
Zhangjiajie city skyline, China
Tier 2

Zhangjiajie

Hunan

China's most otherworldly landscape—towering sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar's floating mountains, misty valleys, and thrilling glass bridges.

1.5M
9,516 km²
Dali city skyline, China
Tier 2

Dali

Yunnan

A poet's dream beside Erhai Lake—ancient Bai architecture, snow-capped Cangshan Mountain, and a laid-back lifestyle that has inspired travelers for centuries.

0.7M
1,815 km²
Luoyang city skyline, China
Tier 2

Luoyang

Henan

One of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals—13 dynasties made this city their capital, leaving behind the magnificent Longmen Grottoes and a legacy as the Peony Capital of China.

7.1M
15,230 km²
Kaifeng city skyline, China
Tier 2

Kaifeng

Henan

One of China's Eight Ancient Capitals—once the world's largest city during the Northern Song Dynasty, where the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" immortalized its golden age.

4.6M
6,247 km²
Chengde city skyline, China
Tier 2

Chengde

Hebei

The Qing Dynasty's summer retreat—UNESCO-listed imperial gardens, magnificent temples, and the Great Wall converge in this historic mountain city.

3.4M
39,519 km²
Datong city skyline, China
Tier 2

Datong

Shanxi

Ancient capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and one of China's Nine Great Ancient Capitals—home to the magnificent UNESCO Yungang Grottoes and the gravity-defying Hanging Temple.

3.1M
14,176 km²
Yangzhou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Yangzhou

Jiangsu

A 2,500-year-old city along the Grand Canal—famous for Slender West Lake and Huaiyang cuisine.

4.5M
6,591 km²
Zhenjiang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Zhenjiang

Jiangsu

Historic port city where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze—famous for Jinshan Temple and Zhenjiang vinegar.

3.2M
3,840 km²
Xishuangbanna city skyline, China
Tier 3

Xishuangbanna

Yunnan

China's tropical paradise—ancient rainforests, wild elephants, and rich Dai culture.

1.3M
19,125 km²
Qinhuangdao city skyline, China
Tier 3

Qinhuangdao

Hebei

Famous seaside resort city—home to Beidaihe beach and the Great Wall's eastern terminus.

3.1M
7,812 km²
Mianyang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Mianyang

Sichuan

Gateway to Jiuzhaigou and birthplace of poet Li Bai—China's science and technology city.

4.9M
20,248 km²
Jingdezhen city skyline, China
Tier 3

Jingdezhen

Jiangxi

China's porcelain capital with 1,700 years of ceramic-making heritage

1.6M
5,256 km²
Weifang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Weifang

Shandong

World Kite Capital and home of Weichai Power, the world's largest diesel engine manufacturer. Weifang combines industrial might with Shandong's time-honored folk culture.

9.4M
16,167 km²
Zibo city skyline, China
Tier 3

Zibo

Shandong

An ancient capital of the Qi Kingdom and modern industrial city, Zibo went viral in 2023 for its legendary BBQ — sparking a nationwide food tourism phenomenon.

4.7M
5,965 km²
Jining city skyline, China
Tier 3

Jining

Shandong

Birthplace of Confucius and home to Shantui Construction Machinery — Jining blends ancient Chinese philosophy with modern industrial strength.

8.4M
11,187 km²
Wuhu city skyline, China
Tier 3

Wuhu

Anhui

A Yangtze River port city and China's auto export capital — home to Chery Automobile, the nation's top vehicle exporter.

3.6M
6,026 km²
Linyi city skyline, China
Tier 3

Linyi

Shandong

The largest city in Shandong by population and a logistics powerhouse — Linyi's wholesale markets and massive distribution network move goods across China.

11.0M
17,191 km²
Danzhou city skyline, China
Tier 3

Danzhou

Hainan

The cultural heart of western Hainan, rich in poetry heritage and featuring the massive Ocean Flower Island resort development.

1.1M
3,398 km²
Dongfang city skyline, China
Tier 3

Dongfang

Hainan

Hainan sunniest coastal city on the west coast, famous for its dry climate year-round sunshine and fish port culture.

0.4M
2,272 km²