Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 布达拉宫 (Bùdálā Gōng) Location and Address 35 Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China Opening Hours 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM (May to October) 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM (November to April) Closed on Tuesdays Entrance Fee 200 CNY (May to October) 100 CNY (November to April) How to Get There By Bus: Take bus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, or 26 to Potala Palace Square By Taxi: Ask for “Bùdálā Gōng” or “Potala Palace” No metro system in Lhasa Best…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 外滩 (Wàitān) Location and Address Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Opening Hours Open 24 hours Entrance Fee Free How to Get There By Metro: Line 2, 10 or 14 to East Nanjing Road Station By Bus: Bus No. 20, 37, 55, 65, 71, 128, 205, 252, or 305 By Taxi: Ask for “Wàitān” or “The Bund” Best Time for Visit Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) Contact Info Phone: +86 21 6321 6888 Email: [email protected] Overview The Bund, known as “Wàitān” in Chinese, is a famous waterfront area…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 西湖 (Xī Hú) Location and Address West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China Opening Hours Open 24 hours (Some attractions within the area have specific opening hours) Entrance Fee Free (Some attractions within the area may charge fees) How to Get There By Metro: Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station or Ding’an Road Station By Bus: Many routes available, including Tourist Bus Lines 1, 2, and 3 By Taxi: Ask for “Xi Hu” or “West Lake” Best Time for Visit Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) Contact Info Phone: +86 571…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 上海中心大厦 (Shànghǎi Zhōngxīn Dàshà) Location and Address 501 Yincheng Middle Rd, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai Opening Hours 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Last admission at 9:00 PM) Entrance Fee 180 CNY for adults, 90 CNY for children (1-1.4m tall) and seniors (65+) How to Get There By Metro: Line 2 or Line 14 to Lujiazui Station, Exit 6 By Bus: Bus 81, 82, 85, 316 to Lujiazui Station By Taxi: Tell the driver “Shànghǎi Zhōngxīn Dàshà” Best Time for Visit Late afternoon to evening for sunset and night views Contact Info Phone: +86…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 兵马俑 (Bīng Mǎ Yǒng) Location and Address Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China Opening Hours March 16 to November 15: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM November 16 to March 15: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Entrance Fee March 1 to November 30: 150 CNY December 1 to end of February: 120 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Take Line 2 to Weishui Road Station, then transfer to Tourist Bus 5 (306) By Bus: Take Tourist Bus 5 (306) from Xi’an Train Station By Taxi: About 1-hour drive from Xi’an city center Best Time…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 长江 (Cháng Jiāng) Location and Address Flows from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea, passing through 10 provinces Opening Hours 24/7 (Cruise schedules vary) Entrance Fee Free to view; cruise prices vary How to Get There By Metro: Varies by city By Bus: Local buses available in riverside cities By Taxi: Available in all major cities along the river Best Time for Visit April to October for cruises; year-round for general viewing Contact Info Chongqing Tourism Bureau: +86 23 6322 3929 Email: [email protected] Overview The Yangtze River, known as “Changjiang” in Chinese,…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 东湖 (Dōng Hú) Location and Address Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Opening Hours Open 24 hours (some specific attractions within the park may have different hours) Entrance Fee Free for the general park area; some specific attractions may charge fees How to Get There By Metro: Line 4 to East Lake Park Station or Donghu Road Station By Bus: Routes 401, 402, 413, 518, 591 to various stops around the lake By Taxi: Tell the driver “Dōng Hú Gōngyuán” Best Time for Visit Spring for cherry blossoms, Autumn for foliage; early morning or…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 赤壁 (Chì Bì) Location and Address Puqi District, Chibi City, Hubei Province, China Opening Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Entrance Fee 80 CNY (Adults), 40 CNY (Students) How to Get There By Bus: Take bus 1, 2, or 3 from Chibi City to Red Cliff Scenic Area By Taxi: About 20-minute drive from Chibi City center Note: There is no metro in Chibi City Best Time for Visit Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) for pleasant weather Contact Info Tel: +86 715 5350666 Overview Red Cliff, or Chibi in…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 兵马俑 (Bīng Mǎ Yǒng) Location and Address Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China Opening Hours March 16 to November 15: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM November 16 to March 15: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Entrance Fee March 1 to November 30: 150 CNY December 1 to end of February: 120 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Take Line 2 to Weishui Road Station, then transfer to Tourist Bus 5 (306) By Bus: Take Tourist Bus 5 (306) from Xi’an Train Station By Taxi: About 1-hour drive from Xi’an city center Best Time…
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Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 归元寺 (Guīyuán Sì) Location and Address 24 Guiyuan Road, Hanyang District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Opening Hours 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM daily Entrance Fee 10 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Line 3, get off at Guiyuan Temple Station, use Exit B By Bus: Routes 10, 25, 61, 401, 402 to Guiyuan Temple stop By Taxi: Tell the driver “Guīyuán Sì” Best Time for Visit Spring or Autumn; early morning for a peaceful atmosphere Contact Info Tel: +86 27 8484 2409 Overview Guiyuan Temple, located in Wuhan’s Hanyang District, is one of…