City Rankings

Cities in China

Browse 50 cities in China ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Yangshuo, China#1
    China · Asia

    Yangshuo, China

    Where karst peaks meet river mist — China's most painterly landscape, live it on two wheels.

  2. Haikou, China#2
    China · Asia

    Haikou, China

    China's Coconut City — a laid-back tropical capital with volcanic landscapes, colonial arcades, and visa-free island access.

  3. Hangzhou, China#3
    China · Asia

    Hangzhou, China

    Heaven on Earth meets Silicon Valley — Hangzhou blends misty West Lake poetry with China's boldest tech ambition.

  4. Weifang, China#4
    China · Asia

    Weifang, China

    China's Kite Capital — where ancient folk arts, classical gardens, and high-speed rail meet on the Shandong plain.

  5. Nanjing, China#5
    China · Asia

    Nanjing, China

    Ancient capital blending imperial heritage with modern innovation and riverside charm.

  6. Putian, China#6
    China · Asia

    Putian, China

    Known as China's sneaker manufacturing capital, Putian is a city where tradition meets innovation.

  7. Xi An, China#7
    China · Asia

    Xi An, China

    China's ancient imperial capital where 13 dynasties, the Silk Road, and incredible street food converge.

  8. Guangzhou, China#8
    China · Asia

    Guangzhou, China

    A vibrant trading hub blending ancient traditions with modern commerce and innovation.

  9. Quanzhou, China#9
    China · Asia

    Quanzhou, China

    Historic Silk Road port city blending ancient temples with modern coastal charm.

  10. Chengdu, China#10
    China · Asia

    Chengdu, China

    China's laid-back panda capital blends ancient temples with modern culture.

  11. Guilin, China#11
    China · Asia

    Guilin, China

    Karst mountains, river serenity, and ancient culture in southern China.

  12. Yichang, China#12
    China · Asia

    Yichang, China

    China's hydropower capital and the dramatic gateway to the legendary Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

  13. Kunming, China#13
    China · Asia

    Kunming, China

    China's eternal spring city blends ancient culture with modern vibrancy.

  14. Yantai, China#14
    China · Asia

    Yantai, China

    Coastal charm meets wine country in this underrated Bohai Sea gem.

  15. Nanning, China#15
    China · Asia

    Nanning, China

    Capital of Guangxi with vibrant markets, riverside charm, and tropical culture.

  16. Shanghai, China#16
    China · Asia

    Shanghai, China

    A gleaming metropolis blending ultramodern architecture with centuries of culture.

  17. Shantou, China#17
    China · Asia

    Shantou, China

    A historic coastal city blending Hakka culture with modern development and seafood heritage.

  18. Zhoukou, China#18
    China · Asia

    Zhoukou, China

    Ancient cradle of Chinese civilization on the Central Plains — deep history, local flavour, zero tourist crowds.

  19. Chongqing, China#19
    China · Asia

    Chongqing, China

    Mountain-ringed megacity where ancient temples meet modern ambition.

  20. Changshu, China#20
    China · Asia

    Changshu, China

    Historic canal town blending Song Dynasty gardens with modern prosperity near Shanghai.

  21. Xuzhou, China#21
    China · Asia

    Xuzhou, China

    Ancient coal city transforming into a modern cultural hub with affordable living.

  22. Zunyi, China#22
    China · Asia

    Zunyi, China

    Historic revolutionary city nestled in mountain scenery.

  23. Wuhan, China#23
    China · Asia

    Wuhan, China

    Ancient riverside capital blending imperial heritage with modern innovation.

  24. Xiamen, China#24
    China · Asia

    Xiamen, China

    Coastal charm meets modern innovation on China's most livable island city.

  25. Weihai, China#25
    China · Asia

    Weihai, China

    Coastal harbor city blending maritime heritage with modern waterfront charm.

  26. Taizhou, China#26
    China · Asia

    Taizhou, China

    Coastal gateway blending ancient heritage with modern industrial vitality.

  27. Taiyuan, China#27
    China · Asia

    Taiyuan, China

    Historic coal city transformed into a cultural hub with modern attractions.

  28. Jilin, China#28
    China · Asia

    Jilin, China

    China's winter sports hub with historic Qing Dynasty heritage and modern urban charm.

  29. Datong, China#29
    China · Asia

    Datong, China

    Industrial heritage meets Buddhist spirituality in China's coal-mining heartland.

  30. Guiyang, China#30
    China · Asia

    Guiyang, China

    China's emerging tech hub nestled in a verdant mountain valley.

  31. Nanchang, China#31
    China · Asia

    Nanchang, China

    Historic capital of Jiangxi with porcelain heritage and riverside charm.

  32. Urumqi, China#32
    China · Asia

    Urumqi, China

    China's remote Silk Road capital where Tianshan peaks, Uyghur bazaars, and steppe grasslands converge.

  33. Jiangmen, China#33
    China · Asia

    Jiangmen, China

    Historic Guangdong port city blending heritage with modern coastal charm.

  34. Changzhou, China#34
    China · Asia

    Changzhou, China

    Historic riverside city blending ancient temples with modern theme parks.

  35. Wuhu, China#35
    China · Asia

    Wuhu, China

    A riverside port city blending industrial heritage with growing cultural attractions.

  36. Lianyungang, China#36
    China · Asia

    Lianyungang, China

    China's emerging coastal port city with ancient Silk Road heritage.

  37. Zhangjiakou, China#37
    China · Asia

    Zhangjiakou, China

    Mountain city and winter sports gateway with modernizing urban appeal.

  38. Shaoxing, China#38
    China · Asia

    Shaoxing, China

    Ancient literary hub and water town with 2,500 years of cultural heritage.

  39. Jiaxing, China#39
    China · Asia

    Jiaxing, China

    Historic water town near Shanghai with elegant canals and silk heritage.

  40. Jinan, China#40
    China · Asia

    Jinan, China

    A historic spring city blending ancient culture with modern development.

  41. Yinchuan, China#41
    China · Asia

    Yinchuan, China

    Ancient Silk Road oasis blending desert landscapes with emerging modern culture.

  42. Zhanjiang, China#42
    China · Asia

    Zhanjiang, China

    A coastal port city with fresh seafood and emerging leisure appeal.

  43. Zhengzhou, China#43
    China · Asia

    Zhengzhou, China

    Ancient capital meets modern transport hub with legendary Shaolin Temple nearby.

  44. Cixi, China#44
    China · Asia

    Cixi, China

    Industrial port city with coastal charm and growing modernization.

  45. Xiangyang, China#45
    China · Asia

    Xiangyang, China

    Ancient Silk Road city blending history, culture, and affordable charm.

  46. Linyi, China#46
    China · Asia

    Linyi, China

    Historic mountain city blending ancient culture with modern commerce.

  47. Chifeng, China#47
    China · Asia

    Chifeng, China

    Inner Mongolia's historic trading hub with vast grasslands and cultural heritage.

  48. Liuzhou, China#48
    China · Asia

    Liuzhou, China

    Industrial hub on the Li River with emerging cultural attractions.

  49. Xining, China#49
    China · Asia

    Xining, China

    Tibetan plateau gateway blending ancient culture with modern development.

  50. Nanyang, China#50
    China · Asia

    Nanyang, China

    Ancient silk roads meet modern temples in this underrated Henan gem.