China 2026

A collection of 33 places curated by Sally Thomas

Places in this collection

  1. Guang Ming Cun Restaurant

    restaurant

    588 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, 淮海路中段 Lu Wan Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041

    Restaurant with a takeout window selling meat pies with buttery, flaky pastry and pork filling.

    Guang Ming Cun RestaurantView on Google Maps
  2. ZEN MASSAGE

    restaurant

    210 Wu Yuan Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031

    Another institution with one Michelin star, open since the 1900s, known for a rich and creamy rice dish.

    ZEN MASSAGEView on Google Maps
  3. Yaba Shengjian

    restaurant

    7JC7+XGV, Pan Li Lu, 沧浪新城 Cang Lang Qu, Su Zhou Shi, Jiang Su Sheng, China, 215128

    Located in Suzhou, a 30-minute train ride from Shanghai, described as having the perfect Sanjangbo with thin skin, full of soup, and savory meat filling.

    Yaba ShengjianView on Google Maps
  4. Lailai Snack Dumpling

    restaurant

    504 Tian Jin Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200001

    Super viral spot in Xiaohong Su known for their xiaolong bao, especially the classic crab roe xiaolongbao.

    Lailai Snack DumplingView on Google Maps
  5. Dahuchun

    restaurant

    11 Si Chuan Nan Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002

    Michelin recognized spot known for Xinjiang Bao or pan-fried pork dumplings, open since 1932.

    DahuchunView on Google Maps
  6. Bakery & Pastry

    cafe

    6F59+4QX, Taikang Rd, 打浦桥 Lu Wan Qu, Shanghai, China, 200023

    Bakery & PastryView on Google Maps
  7. Old Streets

    attraction

    1345 Zhenguang Rd, Putuo, Shanghai, China, 200062

    Stroll through old streets.

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  8. North Bund Riverside Park

    attraction

    128 Tongtai Rd, Baoshan, Shanghai, China, 200940

    Check North Bund Riverside Park.

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  9. Ancient Imperial Banquet

    restaurant

    780 Changning Rd, Changning District, Shanghai, China, 200050

    Experience an Ancient Imperial Banquet.

    Ancient Imperial BanquetView on Google Maps
  10. Starbucks Reserve Roastery

    cafe

    China, Shanghai, Xuhui District, Wantiguan, Lingling Rd, 899号飞洲国际大厦 邮政编码: 200030

    Visit Asia's largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery.

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  11. Shanghai Romance

    activity

    85号石化百货 Weiling Rd, Jinshan District, Shanghai, China, 200540

    Watch the "Shanghai Romance" live show.

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  12. Shanghai Botanical Garden

    attraction

    997 Longwu Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China, 200231

    Visit the Shanghai Greenhouse Garden.

    Shanghai Botanical GardenView on Google Maps
  13. North Bund Green Land

    attraction

    6GX2+8WQ, Gao Yang Lu, Hong Kou Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200086

    Watch a Disney night-time fireworks and light show.

    North Bund Green LandView on Google Maps
  14. Hetou

    attraction

    Fengnan District, Tangshan, Hebei, China, 063300

    Must visit in Beijing, 1 hour from Beijing railway station by train, entrance ticket: 98RMB, main performance: 58RMB

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  15. Baofeng Lake

    attraction

    Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, 427499

    Chilled out vibe.

    Baofeng LakeView on Google Maps
  16. Dreams Zhangjiajie

    attraction

    53 Wu Ling Lu, Wu Ling Yuan Qu, Zhang Jia Jie Shi, Hu Nan Sheng, China, 427400

    A spot full of quirky architecture, interesting little corners to explore, best in the evening once it's lit up, free shows.

    Dreams ZhangjiajieView on Google Maps
  17. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

    attraction

    Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, 427403

    Inspired the floating mountains of Pandora in the movie Avatar. Features the world's largest outdoor elevator and surreal scenery.

    Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkView on Google Maps
  18. The Bund

    attraction

    Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002

    Hit up the Bund.

    The BundView on Google Maps
  19. Great Wall of China

    attraction

    Huairou District, China, 101406

    One of the seven wonders of the world.

    Great Wall of ChinaView on Google Maps
  20. Wangxian Valley Town

    attraction

    MRH9+MGQ, Guangxin District, Shangrao, Jiangxi, China, 334104

    Incredible both day and night, so much to see, feels straight out of a fantasy film.

    Wangxian Valley TownView on Google Maps