All sights

自然风景

Natural scenery

Mountain, river, karst, cave, lake, dune, or wetland. An urban teahouse park is not this, and a paved palace courtyard is not this.

Chongqing · 武隆喀斯特

Wulong Karst

Natural scenery 自然风景

Natural bridges and a canyon, a day trip. Boardwalks, not a backcountry hike.

Guilin · 漓江

Li River

Natural scenery 自然风景

The cruise everyone means. Buy the section, the pier, and the hour, not a vague “Li River tour.”

Guilin · 象鼻山

Elephant Trunk Hill

Natural scenery 自然风景

The city’s symbol, a hill that looks like an elephant drinking. Ticketed.

Guilin · 芦笛岩

Reed Flute Cave

Natural scenery 自然风景

A lit cave of stalactites in the northwest of the city. Book before a holiday.

Guangzhou · 白云山

Baiyun Mountain

Natural scenery 自然风景

The green mountain on the north edge of the city. Trails and a cable car, not a wilderness.

Xiamen · 厦门园林植物园

Xiamen Botanical Garden

Natural scenery 自然风景

A large garden on the hill, rainforest sections and a view of the city.

Hangzhou · 西溪湿地

Xixi Wetland

Natural scenery 自然风景

A wetland of canals and paths in the west of the city. Timed entry.

Kunming · 石林

Stone Forest

Natural scenery 自然风景

The karst forest east of the city. Timed entry, and a real day.

Kunming · 滇池

Dianchi Lake

Natural scenery 自然风景

The high lake on the south of the city. Walk Haigeng. The gulls are a winter event.

Kunming · 西山

Western Hills

Natural scenery 自然风景

The cliffs above Dianchi. Dragon Gate is a steep scenic stair, not a wilderness trail.

Lijiang · 黑龙潭

Black Dragon Pool

Natural scenery 自然风景

The pool that borrows Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for a backdrop.

Lijiang · 玉龙雪山

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Natural scenery 自然风景

The snow peak north of town. Cable cars, altitude, and a reservation.

Lijiang · 虎跳峡

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Natural scenery 自然风景Hiking and trails 徒步越野

The deep gorge toward Shangri-La. The high trail is a real hike.

Zhangjiajie · 张家界国家森林公园

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Natural scenery 自然风景Hiking and trails 徒步越野

The sandstone pillars. One park, several gates, real trails, and an elevator that is optional.

Zhangjiajie · 天门山

Tianmen Mountain

Natural scenery 自然风景

The mountain with the natural arch, reached by a long cable car from the city.

Zhangjiajie · 张家界大峡谷

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Natural scenery 自然风景

The glass bridge over a canyon. A separate park from the pillars.

Zhangjiajie · 宝峰湖

Baofeng Lake

Natural scenery 自然风景

A small lake among peaks near Wulingyuan. The visit is a boat.

Zhangjiajie · 黄龙洞

Huanglong Cave

Natural scenery 自然风景

The large cave in Wulingyuan. A wet, lit underground hour.

Huangshan · 黄山

Huangshan

Natural scenery 自然风景Hiking and trails 徒步越野

The granite peaks. Reserve the day, and know which cable car you are using.

Huangshan · 翡翠谷

Emerald Valley

Natural scenery 自然风景

Pools and a gorge near the mountain. The smaller scenic day.

Qingdao · 崂山

Laoshan

Natural scenery 自然风景Hiking and trails 徒步越野

The Taoist mountain east of the city. Trails, temples, and a bus if you would rather not climb.

Harbin · 太阳岛

Sun Island

Natural scenery 自然风景

The island park in the Songhua. Open scenery, with a winter snow show that is separate.

Dunhuang · 鸣沙山月牙泉

Mingsha and Crescent Lake

Natural scenery 自然风景

The singing dunes and the spring at their foot. Sunset is the hour.