From soaring mountains to otherworldly landscapes, China is a land of spectacular natural beauty.
If you’re wondering where to find China’s most breathtaking natural wonders, this list is for you!
Here are 10 must-see natural attractions in China — each one worth a spot on your travel bucket list.
1️⃣ Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Hunan)
The towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.
Explore misty peaks, glass skywalks, and dramatic cliffs — a true wonder of nature.
📍 Hunan Province
2️⃣ The Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)
With jagged granite peaks, ancient pine trees, and dreamy sea-of-clouds views, Huangshan has been celebrated in Chinese art for centuries.
📍 Anhui Province
3️⃣ Jiuzhaigou Valley
Crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks make Jiuzhaigou a UNESCO World Heritage gem.
Visit in autumn for dazzling colors!
📍 Sichuan Province
4️⃣ Guilin & Yangshuo Karst Scenery
Iconic limestone peaks rise above winding rivers — the perfect setting for river cruises and cycling adventures.
Guilin and Yangshuo are some of the most photographed landscapes in China.
📍 Guangxi Province
5️⃣ The Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia
Vivid bands of red, orange, yellow, and white streak across Zhangye Danxia’s layered sandstone hills.
A surreal natural wonder that’s a photographer’s dream.
📍 Gansu Province
6️⃣ Mount Everest (Qomolangma)
Yes — you can visit the north side of Mount Everest from Tibet!
Stand in awe of the world’s tallest peak, whether from Everest Base Camp or Rongbuk Monastery.
📍 Tibet Autonomous Region
7️⃣ The Stone Forest (Shilin)
A maze of towering limestone pillars forms the unique Stone Forest — a natural “forest” millions of years in the making.
📍 Yunnan Province
8️⃣ The Great Gobi Desert
Experience the vastness of China’s Gobi Desert, with golden sand dunes, dramatic sunsets, and starry night skies.
📍 Inner Mongolia
9️⃣ The Yangtze River & Three Gorges
Cruise the mighty Yangtze River through towering cliffs and lush valleys — one of China’s greatest natural and cultural experiences.
📍 Chongqing / Hubei
🔟 The Five-Color Sea of Yading Nature Reserve
Hidden deep in western Sichuan, the pristine Five-Color Sea of Yading reflects snow-covered sacred peaks — a spiritual and scenic wonder.
📍 Daocheng Yading, Sichuan
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