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Be dazzled by the gold-and-red heart of Asia, featuring rugged mountain landscapes, huge fast-paced cities and breathtaking monuments to ancient culture.

One of Xiamen\'s most important Buddhist temples, this complex is home to fine artwork and lovely natural scenery. 

With abundant green spaces and a pretty waterfront district, it’s easy to see why Fujian Province’s second-largest city is so popular with tourists. 

Stroll through this inner-city green space, which is covered with native plants, such as plum trees, and has decorative pavilions, kiosks and a lake.

Stroll through this inner-city green space, which is covered with native plants, such as plum trees, and has decorative pavilions, kiosks and a lake.

Constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics, this hub of stadiums and sporting arenas features the landmark Bird’s Nest Stadium, a water park and mall.

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.

One of Xiamen\'s most important Buddhist temples, this complex is home to fine artwork and lovely natural scenery. 

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.

This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is located in an expansive seaside temple complex of beautiful tropical gardens and rolling, green hills.

This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is located in an expansive seaside temple complex of beautiful tropical gardens and rolling, green hills.

This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is located in an expansive seaside temple complex of beautiful tropical gardens and rolling, green hills.

This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is located in an expansive seaside temple complex of beautiful tropical gardens and rolling, green hills.

Qingdao’s huge seaside square is dominated by an impressive sculpture that commemorates the cultural and socio-political May Fourth Movement.

From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.

One of Xiamen\'s most important Buddhist temples, this complex is home to fine artwork and lovely natural scenery. 

This well-planned lakeside area is one of the city’s most popular leisure spots, offering outdoor activities as well as a diverse variety of shops and restaurants.

Take the ferry to this laid-back island, which is quite small, but known for its excellent seafood, beaches, music and historic architecture. 

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.