Condé Nast Traveler
10 Top Hotels in China 2026: Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in all of China.
Lonely PlanetSep 28
13 Hotels in Asia That We Can't Stop Recommending
From traditional Japanese ryokans to luxurious tented villas in Bhutan, these are the hotels in Asia we can’t stop recommending.
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- Upper HouseHotelMix of renovated traditional Chinese facade and modern rooms.
- Taikoo LiNeighborhoodUpscale shopping district with buzzy shops and restaurants.
- Elsewhere
- Pemako PunakhaHotelPunakha Valley, BhutanSecluded resort with 21 luxe tented villas and a heated pool.
- White LotusPlacePhuket, ThailandFilmed season three in these villas.
- Jardin du MekongHotelMekong Delta, VietnamDreamy homestay with winding gardens and a cooking class.
- Kimpton Tsim Sha TsuiHotelHong KongLargest Kimpton with Victoria Harbour views and a rooftop bar.
- Swim ClubRestaurantHong KongPoolside rooftop bar with harbor views.
- JIJARestaurantHong KongServes upscale Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine.
- ThotalagalaHotelHaputale, Sri LankaRestored planter's bungalow from around 1870.
- Hai Tien LoRestaurantSingaporeExtravagant vegetarian multi-course spread.
- Budget-friendly accommodationHotelKyoto, JapanHot spring spa with pools of various temperatures.
- Pink Pearl by Olivier E.RestaurantPhu Quoc, VietnamFine dining French restaurant.
- Pobitora Wildlife SanctuarySightAssam, IndiaShort drive from the hotel, home to rhinos.
- Nobu By the BeachRestaurantDubai, United Arab EmiratesHotel restaurant serving truffle, caviar, and gold leaf.
- Akan Yuku no Sato TsurugaHotelHokkaido, Japan
Lonely PlanetSep 21
A Guide to Chengdu, China
Chengdu has more to offer than just its famous pandas. Find out more with this guide to Chengdu.
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- Giant Panda Breeding Research BaseSightHouses the world's largest captive population of giant pandas.
- Tianfu GreenwayTrailThe world's longest cycling greenway, at 100km.
- YulinNeighborhoodA neighborhood with quiet, sycamore-lined streets.
- PengzhenNeighborhoodA lovely town with historic teahouses.
- Heming TeahouseRestaurantA century-old teahouse by a willow-lined boating lake.
- Sanxingdui MuseumMuseumSpecializes in relics of the ancient Shu kingdom.
- Jinsha Site MuseumTrain stationHas a limited selection of Shu kingdom artifacts on display.
- Xin Rong JiRestaurantA triple-Michelin-starred restaurant.
- PH ClubPlace
- 工GongPlace
- Mintone RecordsPlace
- Canyon CocktailPlace
- ButterflyPlace
- PosePlace
Lonely PlanetAug 25
13 Best Places to Visit in China
Where antiquity sits alongside innovation, highlights include ancient sites, frenetic cities and natural serenity for a restorative and exciting trip.
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- Giant Panda Breeding Research BaseSightGuaranteed sightings of pandas in Chengdu.
- Elsewhere
- Forbidden CitySightBeijing, ChinaBuilt between 1406 and 1420, off-limits for 500 years.
- Great WallViewpointBeijing, ChinaNation's most iconic landmark, 21,196km fortification built over 2000 years.
- Tiananmen SquareSightBeijing, ChinaSecurity is tightly controlled; expect multiple passport checkpoints.
- Summer PalaceParkBeijing, ChinaIt is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing.
- Mogao GrottoesMuseumDunhuang, ChinaHolds China's finest Buddhist art, with 492 caves.
- Terracotta WarriorsMuseumXi'an, ChinaLife-sized statues built 2200 years ago to protect an emperor's tomb.
- Tiger Leaping GorgeTrailLijiang, ChinaA 25km hiking trail through a UNESCO World Heritage-listed gorge.
- The BundNeighborhoodShanghai, ChinaShanghai's waterfront promenade with 1920s architecture.
- French ConcessionAttractionShanghai, ChinaArea in Shanghai known for elegant art deco buildings.
- M50 art districtNeighborhoodShanghai, ChinaArea in Shanghai known for its art galleries.
- BadalingSightBeijing, ChinaSection of the Great Wall accessible by train from Beijing.
- Li RiverSightGuilin, ChinaScenic river with karst limestone peaks and rice paddies.
- XingpingFerry terminalYangshuo, ChinaVillage near Yangshuo offering views of the Li River.
- Pearl RiverSightGuangzhou, China"Pearl River" is often also used as a catch-all for the watersheds of the Pearl tributaries within Guangdong,…
- Nine Dragons and Five Tigers viewing pointSightLongji, ChinaA 30-minute walk above Ping'an with views of rice terraces.
- Tomb of Qin Shi HuangMuseumXi'an, ChinaIncludes the superb Bronze Chariots Museum.
- Muslim QuarterNeighborhoodXi'an, ChinaAtmospheric area in Xi'an, the beginning of the Silk Road.
- South Gate of Xi'an City WallSightXi'an, ChinaBeautifully illuminated gate recommended for an evening stroll.
- Tianmen MountainSightZhangjiajie, ChinaMountain in Zhangjiajie with a natural hole through the mountainside.
Lonely PlanetJul 9
The 12 most impressive national parks in China
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- Giant Panda National ParkPlaceBrings together reserves for giant pandas
- Wolong Giant Panda Nature ReservePlaceSee pandas in green enclosures, guided walks
- Elsewhere
- Sanjiangyuan National ParkPlaceXining, ChinaHigh-altitude park for snow-leopard spotting
- Ya‘an Bifengxia Panda BasePlaceYa'an, ChinaSee pandas climbing trees
- Wuyi Shan mountainsPlaceWuyi Shan, ChinaSubtropical primordial forest, hanging coffins
- Nine Twist RiverSightWuyi Shan, ChinaRiver for bamboo raft rides
- Hainan National ParkPlaceTongshi, ChinaHome to Hainan gibbon and tropical rainforests
- Wulong National ParkPlaceChongqing, ChinaGeopark with unique rocky scenery
- Three Natural BridgesAttractionChongqing, ChinaWorld's highest limestone arches
- Furong CaveSightChongqing, ChinaVast karst cavern with stalactites and waterfalls
- Longshui GorgeSightChongqing, ChinaPlunging ravine with glass elevator
- Jiuzhaigou ValleyPlaceJiuzhaigou, ChinaTransparent lakes, waterfalls, woodlands
- Hua ShanTrailXi'an, ChinaNerve-wracking climb with steep, narrow steps
- Plank WalkTrailXi'an, ChinaPath navigated in safety harness over a drop
- Zhangye UNESCO Global GeoparkPlaceZhangye, ChinaColored mountains in stripes
- Tianyou PeakSightWuyi Shan, China
- Yunü PeakSightWuyi Shan, China
- Northeast China Tiger & Leopard National ParkPlaceHunchun, China
- Changbai Shan Nature ReservePlaceErdao Baihe, China
- Wuzhishan sectionPlaceTongshi, China
- Jianfeng Ling sectionPlaceJianfeng, China