China Tourism Day: top scenic wonders you can't miss

An aerial photo taken on March 19, 2025 shows the scenery of Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Qi Liguang/Xinhua)

Visitors enjoy flowers at Shitan Village in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, March 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

An aerial drone photo shows a section of the Great Wall after snowfall in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Wang Liqun/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo shows a section of the Great Wall after snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

This aerial panorama photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows the snow scenery at the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in Luanping County of Chengde, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 24, 2024 shows the scenery in the Yunyang Geopark in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Friday that two geoparks in China, one in northwest China's Qinghai Province and another in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have been granted the title of UNESCO Global Geopark.

With these new additions, China now boasts 49 UNESCO Global Geoparks, more than any other countries in the world.

In southwest China's Chongqing, the Yunyang Geopark covers approximately 1,124 square kilometers and is renowned for its rich dinosaur fossils and dramatic karst landforms. The fossils found here are of global scientific importance, as they help fill a significant knowledge gap in the evolution of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period, especially the early part of the period. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 10, 2024 shows the scenery in the Yunyang Geopark in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Friday that two geoparks in China, one in northwest China's Qinghai Province and another in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have been granted the title of UNESCO Global Geopark.

With these new additions, China now boasts 49 UNESCO Global Geoparks, more than any other countries in the world.

In southwest China's Chongqing, the Yunyang Geopark covers approximately 1,124 square kilometers and is renowned for its rich dinosaur fossils and dramatic karst landforms. The fossils found here are of global scientific importance, as they help fill a significant knowledge gap in the evolution of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period, especially the early part of the period. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Nov. 29, 2024 shows the scenery in the Yunyang Geopark in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Friday that two geoparks in China, one in northwest China's Qinghai Province and another in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have been granted the title of UNESCO Global Geopark.

With these new additions, China now boasts 49 UNESCO Global Geoparks, more than any other countries in the world.

In southwest China's Chongqing, the Yunyang Geopark covers approximately 1,124 square kilometers and is renowned for its rich dinosaur fossils and dramatic karst landforms. The fossils found here are of global scientific importance, as they help fill a significant knowledge gap in the evolution of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period, especially the early part of the period. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows the scenery in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Xu Jiayi)

This photo taken on April 18, 2025 shows the scenery in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Xu Jiayi)

Villagers are pictured in the terraced fields in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows a view of the terraced fields in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This drone photo taken on March 10, 2024 shows a view of Baishuitai in Sanba Township, Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2022 shows a view of mountains along the Lijiang River in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guilin, renowned for its breathtaking karst landscape, is one of China's most iconic destinations. Nestled in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, with limestone peaks and serene rivers that attract visitors from around the world. Its unique topography and vibrant culture make it a cornerstone of Chinese tourism.

Guilin's scenic wonders, including the famous Lijiang River and Elephant Trunk Hill, highlight the city's cultural significance and status as a must-visit location for nature lovers and travelers alike. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)

Tourists take photos of rock carvings at the Duxiu Feng (Solitary Beauty Peak) scenic area in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 29, 2014. Guilin, renowned for its breathtaking karst landscape, is one of China's most iconic destinations. Nestled in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, with limestone peaks and serene rivers that attract visitors from around the world. Its unique topography and vibrant culture make it a cornerstone of Chinese tourism.

Guilin's scenic wonders, including the famous Lijiang River and Elephant Trunk Hill, highlight the city's cultural significance and status as a must-visit location for nature lovers and travelers alike. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Dai Ziluan)

People visit the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 16, 2025 shows the plum blossoms in Maihuayu village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Located at the junction of Huangshan Mountains and Xin'an River, Shexian County of east China's Anhui Province has carried the essence of Hui-style culture and architecture. Huizhou Ancient City, lying at the heart of Shexian, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in China. Its network of ancient streets, alleys, and bridges is complemented by traditional residences, ancestral halls, and memorial archways.

In recent years, Shexian has promoted heritage preservation and urban renewal, drawing visitors to immerse themselves in the harmony between nature and culture that defines this historic town. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)