City Rankings
Cities in China
Browse 50 cities in China ranked by Wanderlust.
#1China · AsiaYangshuo, China
Where karst peaks meet river mist — China's most painterly landscape, live it on two wheels.
#2China · AsiaHaikou, China
China's Coconut City — a laid-back tropical capital with volcanic landscapes, colonial arcades, and visa-free island access.
#3China · AsiaHangzhou, China
Heaven on Earth meets Silicon Valley — Hangzhou blends misty West Lake poetry with China's boldest tech ambition.
#4China · AsiaWeifang, China
China's Kite Capital — where ancient folk arts, classical gardens, and high-speed rail meet on the Shandong plain.
#5China · AsiaNanjing, China
Ancient capital blending imperial heritage with modern innovation and riverside charm.
#6China · AsiaPutian, China
Known as China's sneaker manufacturing capital, Putian is a city where tradition meets innovation.
#7China · AsiaXi An, China
China's ancient imperial capital where 13 dynasties, the Silk Road, and incredible street food converge.
#8China · AsiaGuangzhou, China
A vibrant trading hub blending ancient traditions with modern commerce and innovation.
#9China · AsiaQuanzhou, China
Historic Silk Road port city blending ancient temples with modern coastal charm.
#10China · AsiaChengdu, China
China's laid-back panda capital blends ancient temples with modern culture.
#11China · AsiaGuilin, China
Karst mountains, river serenity, and ancient culture in southern China.
#12China · AsiaYichang, China
China's hydropower capital and the dramatic gateway to the legendary Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.
#13China · AsiaKunming, China
China's eternal spring city blends ancient culture with modern vibrancy.
#14China · AsiaYantai, China
Coastal charm meets wine country in this underrated Bohai Sea gem.
#15China · AsiaNanning, China
Capital of Guangxi with vibrant markets, riverside charm, and tropical culture.
#16China · AsiaShanghai, China
A gleaming metropolis blending ultramodern architecture with centuries of culture.
#17China · AsiaShantou, China
A historic coastal city blending Hakka culture with modern development and seafood heritage.
#18China · AsiaZhoukou, China
Ancient cradle of Chinese civilization on the Central Plains — deep history, local flavour, zero tourist crowds.
#19China · AsiaChongqing, China
Mountain-ringed megacity where ancient temples meet modern ambition.
#20China · AsiaChangshu, China
Historic canal town blending Song Dynasty gardens with modern prosperity near Shanghai.
#21China · AsiaXuzhou, China
Ancient coal city transforming into a modern cultural hub with affordable living.
#22China · AsiaZunyi, China
Historic revolutionary city nestled in mountain scenery.
#23China · AsiaWuhan, China
Ancient riverside capital blending imperial heritage with modern innovation.
#24China · AsiaXiamen, China
Coastal charm meets modern innovation on China's most livable island city.
#25China · AsiaWeihai, China
Coastal harbor city blending maritime heritage with modern waterfront charm.
#26China · AsiaTaizhou, China
Coastal gateway blending ancient heritage with modern industrial vitality.
#27China · AsiaTaiyuan, China
Historic coal city transformed into a cultural hub with modern attractions.
#28China · AsiaJilin, China
China's winter sports hub with historic Qing Dynasty heritage and modern urban charm.
#29China · AsiaDatong, China
Industrial heritage meets Buddhist spirituality in China's coal-mining heartland.
#30China · AsiaGuiyang, China
China's emerging tech hub nestled in a verdant mountain valley.
#31China · AsiaNanchang, China
Historic capital of Jiangxi with porcelain heritage and riverside charm.
#32China · AsiaUrumqi, China
China's remote Silk Road capital where Tianshan peaks, Uyghur bazaars, and steppe grasslands converge.
#33China · AsiaJiangmen, China
Historic Guangdong port city blending heritage with modern coastal charm.
#34China · AsiaChangzhou, China
Historic riverside city blending ancient temples with modern theme parks.
#35China · AsiaWuhu, China
A riverside port city blending industrial heritage with growing cultural attractions.
#36China · AsiaLianyungang, China
China's emerging coastal port city with ancient Silk Road heritage.
#37China · AsiaZhangjiakou, China
Mountain city and winter sports gateway with modernizing urban appeal.
#38China · AsiaShaoxing, China
Ancient literary hub and water town with 2,500 years of cultural heritage.
#39China · AsiaJiaxing, China
Historic water town near Shanghai with elegant canals and silk heritage.
#40China · AsiaJinan, China
A historic spring city blending ancient culture with modern development.
#41China · AsiaYinchuan, China
Ancient Silk Road oasis blending desert landscapes with emerging modern culture.
#42China · AsiaZhanjiang, China
A coastal port city with fresh seafood and emerging leisure appeal.
#43China · AsiaZhengzhou, China
Ancient capital meets modern transport hub with legendary Shaolin Temple nearby.
#44China · AsiaCixi, China
Industrial port city with coastal charm and growing modernization.
#45China · AsiaXiangyang, China
Ancient Silk Road city blending history, culture, and affordable charm.
#46China · AsiaLinyi, China
Historic mountain city blending ancient culture with modern commerce.
#47China · AsiaChifeng, China
Inner Mongolia's historic trading hub with vast grasslands and cultural heritage.
#48China · AsiaLiuzhou, China
Industrial hub on the Li River with emerging cultural attractions.
#49China · AsiaXining, China
Tibetan plateau gateway blending ancient culture with modern development.
#50China · AsiaNanyang, China
Ancient silk roads meet modern temples in this underrated Henan gem.