Top Attractions in Western China
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Category
Experience
Huiyuan Temple
道孚惠远寺
Xiling Snow Mountain
西岭雪山
Dragon Lantern Prairie, Daofu
道孚民居 - 龙灯草原
Potala
布达拉宫
The iconic symbol of Tibet and former winter residence of the Dalai Lama
Jiuzhaigou
九寨沟风景名胜区
UNESCO World Heritage valley
Lijiang
丽江古城
UNESCO World Heritage ancient town with Naxi culture
Jiuzhaigou Valley
九寨沟
Crystal-clear lakes and colorful forests in a fairyland valley
Five
五花海
Most colorful lake in Jiuzhaigou
Jiayuguan
嘉峪关关城
Western end of Great Wall
Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛
World largest stone Buddha statue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Milk
牛奶海与五色海
Sacred high-altitude lakes
Yarlung
雅鲁藏布大峡谷入口
World deepest canyon
Mogao
敦煌莫高窟
Ancient Buddhist cave art with 1000+ years of history
Jade
玉龙雪山
Majestic snow-capped peaks near Lijiang
Jiaju Tibetan Village
甲居藏寨
Most beautiful village in China
Namcha
南迦巴瓦峰
Stunning Himalayan peak
Qinghai
青海湖
China largest saltwater lake with stunning scenery
Xinduqiao
新都桥
Photographers paradise
Erhai
洱海
Beautiful highland lake surrounded by Bai villages
Barkhor
八廓街
Pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang
Basum
巴松措
Sacred lake with island temple
Dali
大理古城
Ancient Bai kingdom capital
Gansu
甘肃省博物馆
Home of Flying Horse of Gansu
Huangguoshu
黄果树大瀑布
China largest waterfall with spectacular views