The 10 Most Popular Resort Cities In China

#10: Xi'an was one of the earliest capitals of China. People come from far and wide to see the famous city walls and Terracotta Warriors.

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Xi'an is located in Shaanxi province and had an overall score of 9.2.

#9: Qinhuangdao is famous for its wildlife and beaches. The most famous beach is Beidaihe.

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Qinhuangdao is located in Hebei province and had an overall score of 9.1.

#8: Ningbo was a famous port city along the silk road. Tianyi Square and Pavilion are two of the most famous attractions.

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Ningbo is located in Zhejiang province and has an overall score of 9.

#7: Shanghai is often called the New York of China. The city boasts a diverse history, culture, food, and shopping; you can get it all in Shanghai.

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Shanghai has an overall score of 8.9.

#6: Huangshan is a mountain range famous for its granite peaks, pine trees, sunsets, and scenery over the clouds.

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Huangshan is located in Anhui province and has an overall score of 9.3.

#5: Sanya is the southernmost city in China, and is located on the island of Hainan. It is the most popular tropical tourist destination in China.

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Sanya is located in Hainan province and has an overall score of 8.7.

#4: Yantai is a popular summer retreat because of long coastline. It is also home to Dan Cliff, where the Eight Immortals left to cross the ocean.

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Yantai is located in Shandong province and has an overall rating of 9.3.

#3: Hangzhou literally means "river-ferrying prefecture." Its famous West Lake is said to have influenced garden design over all of East Asia.

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Hangzhou is located in Zhejiang province and has an overall score of 9.2.

#2: Chengdu is deep in the center of China. Tibetan mountains line the west, while bamboo forests and pandas populate the east.

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Chengdu is located in Sichuan province and has an overall score of 9.2.

#1: Qingdao is perennially one of China's top tourist cities. People come to see the sea and the German-influenced architecture, as well as the bags of Tsingtao beer.

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Qingdao is located in Shandong province and it has an overall score of 9.2.

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