About: UNESCO-listed valley with colorful lakes, waterfalls, and Tibetan culture.

Location : Sichuan, South West China.
Best Time: September–October.
Transport: Fly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport + 1.5-hour shuttle.
Core Highlights:

• Five-Flower Lake : Turquoise waters mirroring forests.
• Nuorilang Waterfall : China’s widest travertine waterfall.
• Zharu Valley : Hiking trails through Tibetan villages.

About: UNESCO-listed valley with colorful lakes, waterfalls, and Tibetan culture.

Location : Sichuan, South West China.
Best Time: September–October.
Transport: Fly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport + 1.5-hour shuttle.
Core Highlights:

• Five-Flower Lake : Turquoise waters mirroring forests.
• Nuorilang Waterfall : China’s widest travertine waterfall.
• Zharu Valley : Hiking trails through Tibetan villages.

About: Misty granite peaks, ancient pines, and hot springs.

Location : Anhui, Middle China.
Best Time: March–May or September–November.
Transport: Fly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport + 1.5-hour shuttle.

Core Highlights:

• Bright Summit:  Sunrise over a sea of clouds.
• Xihai Grand Canyon: Cliffside plank paths.
• Hot Springs : Soak in mountain-view pools.

About:  Karst landscapes and bamboo rafting through painted scenery.

Location : Guangxi, South China.
Best Time: April–October.
Transport: Fly to Guilin Liangjiang Airport + Li River cruise.

Core Highlights:

• Yangshuo to Xingping Cruise: Peak-lined river journey.
• Moon Hill : Hike to a natural moon-shaped arch.
• Impression Sanjie Liu : Night show on the Li River.

About: Alpine lake surrounded by forests and nomadic culture.

Location : Xinjiang, West China.
Best Time: June–September.
Transport: Fly to Altay Airport + 4-hour bus.

Core Highlights:

• Fish Viewing Pavilion : Panoramic lake and mountain views.
• Hemugen Grassland: Horseback riding with Kazakh herders.
• Tuwa Village : Traditional wooden houses by the lake.

About: “Oriental Alps” with glaciers and meadows.

Location : Sichuan,  South West China.
Best Time: July–August or October.
Transport: Bus from Chengdu (6 hours).

Core Highlights:

• Shuangqiao Valley : Alpine meadows and glacier views.
• Da Peak : Beginner-friendly 5,025-meter summit.
• Haizi Valley : Trekking routes to glacial lakes.

About: Pristine alpine lake home to the matriarchal Mosuo tribe.

Location : Yunnan,  South West China.
Best Time: March–October.
Transport: Fly to Lijiang + 4-hour drive.

Core Highlights:

• Lovers’ Path  Stilted bridge symbolizing Mosuo “walking marriages”.
• Goddess Mountain : Panoramic lake views via cable car.
• Mosuo Family Visit: Experience unique matriarchal culture.

About: China’s largest waterfall (77 meters tall).

Location : Guizhou,  South West China.
Best Time: June–August (peak water flow).
Transport: High-speed train to Anshun + 1-hour bus.

Core Highlights:

• Water-Curtain Cave: Walk behind the roaring falls.
• Rhinoceros Pool: Spray-soaked viewpoint at the base.
• Doupotang Waterfall: Wider but gentler cascade nearby.

About: 270-million-year-old limestone labyrinth.

Location : Yunnan, South West China
Best Time: March–October.
Transport: Train/bus from Kunming (2 hours).

Core Highlights:

• Ashima Stone : Legendary rock shaped like a Yi maiden.
• Greater Stone Forest : Maze of towering pillars.
• Naigu Stone Forest : Less crowded, wilder formations.

About: Sacred “Heavenly Lake” at 4,718 meters elevation.

Location : Tibet, West China
Best Time: June–September.
Transport: 5-hour drive from Lhasa.

Core Highlights:

• Tashi Peninsula: Holy caves and prayer flags.
• Starry Nights: Unpolluted skies for Milky Way photography.
• Nomadic Encounters: Meet Tibetan herders by the lakeshore.

About: Volcanic mountain straddling China and North Korea.

Location : North East, Jilin
Best Time: July–September.
Transport: Fly to Changbaishan Airport + 1-hour drive.

Core Highlights:

• Heavenly Lake: Crater lake with emerald-blue waters.
• Underground Forest: Lava-formed ancient woodland.
• Hot Springs: Soak in geothermal pools.

About: World’s deepest sinkhole (662 meters).

Location : Chongqing, South West China
Best Time: April–October.
Transport: Bus from Fengjie County (2 hours).

Core Highlights:

• Bottom Exploration: Trek through rare ferns and waterfalls.
• Hanging Vine Bridges: Adventurous crossings inside the pit.
• Nearby Difeng Cave  Narrow canyon with suspended walkways.

About: Buddhist holy mountain with temples and wild monkeys.

Location : Sichuan, South West China
Best Time: March–October.
Transport: Fly to Daocheng Yading Airport + 2-hour drive.

Core Highlights:

• Three Sacred Peaks: Tibetan pilgrimage sites.
• Milk Lake : Glacial lake at 4,600 meters.
• Chonggu Monastery : Red-robed monastery in a valley.