Comprehensive List of 302 National 5A Scenic Spots in China

Activities: Photography, Self-driving, Cultural visits. The author visited these places: BeijingR[...]

Activities: Photography, Self-driving, Cultural visits.

The author visited these places: Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Prince Gong’s Mansion, Beijing Olympic Park, Old Summer Palace, Drum Tower, Sun Island, Lingshan, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Qiao’s Courtyard, Terracotta Army Museum, Huaqing Pool, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Paradise. Published on January 13, 2021, 22:07.

China is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of tourism resources, with diverse landforms, magnificent landscapes, profound cultural heritage, and a long history. Throughout history, countless literati and poets have praised and sung about them. The unique geographical environment and cultural heritage make it a向往之地 for tourists from both China and abroad. There are also differences in tourism resources between the north and south! The north has a long history and culture, rich in cultural tourism resources, and numerous historical sites and scenic spots, including Beijing, Luoyang, Kaifeng, and Xi’an, all famous ancient capitals. Friends who like historical relics and traditional culture can visit the north. The south, on the other hand, is mainly rich in natural tourism resources, combining the beauty of mountains and waters, mostly characterized by water towns.

Today, we have compiled a list of national 5A scenic spots in China, which is ‘comprehensive’ and ‘new’! It is a comprehensive list that has been updated in 2020! (Ranking is in alphabetical order)

Anhui (12)
Huangshan Scenic Area, Huangshan City, 2007;
Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, 2007;
Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Area, Qianshan County, Anqing City, 2011;
Western Huizhou Ancient Villages – Xidi Hongcun, Yixian County, Huangshan City, 2011;
Tianzhai Mountain Scenic Area, Jinzhai County, Lu’an City, 2012;
Longchuan Scenic Area, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, 2012;
Balihe Scenic Area, Ying County, Fuyang City, 2013;
Huizhou Ancient City Tourism Area, Huangshan City, 2014;
Sanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area, Feixi County, Hefei City, 2015;
Wuhu Fangte Tourism Area, Jiujiang District, Wuhu City, 2016;
Wanfo Lake Scenic Area, Shu County, Lu’an City, 2016;
Changjiang Caishi Ji Ecological and Cultural Tourism Area, Ma’anshan City, 2020.

Beijing (8)
Forbidden City Museum, Dongcheng District, 2007;
Temple of Heaven Park, Dongcheng District, 2007;
Summer Palace, Haidian District, 2007;
Badaling-Mutianyu Great Wall Tourism Area, 2007;
Ming Tombs Scenic Area, Changping District, 2011;
Prince Gong’s Mansion Scenic Area, Xicheng District, 2012;
Beijing Olympic Park, Chaoyang District, 2012;
Old Summer Palace Scenic Area, Haidian District, 2019.

Chongqing (10)
Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area, Dazhu District, 2007;
Xiaosanxia-Xiaoxia Xia Tourism Area, Wuxia District, 2007;
Wulong Karst Tourism Area, Wulong County, 2011;
Peach Blossom Spring Tourism Area, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, 2012;
Wansheng Black Valley-Long Lin Stone Sea Scenic Area, Qijiang District, 2012;
Jinshan Mountain Scenic Area, Nan Chuan District, 2013;
Simian Mountain Scenic Area, Jiangjin District, 2015;
Longgang Scenic Area, Yunyang County, 2017;
Ayi River Scenic Area, Pengshui County, 2019;
Zhuoshui Scenic Area, Qianjiang District, 2020.

Fujian (10)
Gulangyu Scenic Area, Siming District, Xiamen City, 2007;
Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Wuyishan City, NanGuizhou (8):
Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, 2007;
Longgong Scenic Area, Xixiu District, Anshun City, 2007;
Bai Mile Dujuan Scenic Area, Qianxi County, Bijie City, 2013;
Zhangjiang Scenic Area, Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, 2015;
Qingyan Ancient Town Scenic Area, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, 2017;
Fanjing Mountain Tourism Area, Tongren City, 2018;
Zhenyuan Ancient City Tourism Area, Qiandongnan Prefecture, 2019;
Chishui Danxia Tourism Area, Zunyi City, 2020.

Guangxi (8):
Li River Scenic Area, Guilin City, 2007;
Le Man Di Resort World, Xing’an County, Guilin City, 2007;
Du Xiu Peak·Jingjiang Wangcheng Scenic Area, Xiufeng District, Guilin City, 2012;
Qingxiu Mountain Tourism Area, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, 2014;
Liangjiang Si Hu (Xiufeng District)·Xiangshan (Xiangshan District) Scenic Area, Guilin City, 2017;
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area, Chongzuo City, 2018;
Baise Uprising Memorial Park Scenic Area, Baise City, 2019;
Weizhou Island Nanwan Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area, Beihai City, 2020.

Hainan (6):
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, Yazhou District, Sanya City, 2007;
Nanshan Da Xiao Dongtian Tourism Area, Yazhou District, Sanya City, 2007;
Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Area, Baoting County, 2012;
Fenjiezhou Island Tourism Area, Lingshui County, 2013;
Hainan Betel Nut Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area, Baoting County, 2015;
Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Area, Haitang District, Sanya City, 2016.

Hunan (10):
Wulingyuan-Tianmen Mountain Tourism Area, Zhangjiajie City, 2007;
Hengshan Tourism Area, Nan Yue District, Hengyang City, 2007;
Shaoshan Tourism Area, Shaoshan City, Xiangtan City, 2011;
Yueyang Tower-Junshan Island Scenic Area, Yueyang City, 2011;
Yue Lu Mountain-Orange Island Tourism Area, Yue Lu District, Changsha City, 2012;
Hua Ming Lou Scenic Area, Ningxiang County, Changsha City, 2014;
Dongjiang Lake Tourism Area, Zixing City, Chenzhou City, 2015;
Langshan Scenic Area, Xin Ning County, Shaoyang City, 2016;
Yan Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area, Zhuzhou City, 2019;
Taohuayuan Tourism Area, Changde City, 2020.

Hebei (11):
Chengde Mountain Resort and Surrounding Temples Scenic Area, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, 2007;
Baiyangdian Scenic Area, Anxin County, Baoding City, 2007;
Shanhaiguan Scenic Area, Qinhuangdao City, 2018;
Yesanpo Scenic Area, Laishui County, Baoding City, 2011;
Xibaipo Scenic Area, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, 2011;
Qingdongling Scenic Area, Zunhua City, Tangshan City, 2015;
Wa Huanggong Scenic Area, She County, Handan City, 2015;
Guangfu Ancient City Scenic Area, Yongnian County, Handan City, 2017;
Baishishan Scenic Area, Laiyuan County, Baoding City, 2017;
Qingxiling Scenic Area, Baoding City, 2020;
Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area, Chengde City, 2020.

Hubei (13):
YellowJiangsu (25)
Suzhou Gardens, Gusu District, Suzhou City, 2007;
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, 2007;
Zhongshan Ling Scenic Area, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, 2007;
Wuxi Film and Television City of the Three Kingdoms and Outlaws of the Marsh, Binhu District, Wuxi City, 2007;
Lingshan Buddha Scenic Area, Binhu District, Wuxi City, 2009;
Tongli Ancient Town Scenic Area, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, 2010;
Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Belt, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, 2010;
Global Dinosaur City Scenic Area, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, 2010;
Slender West Lake Scenic Area, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, 2010;
Haohe Scenic Area, Chongchuan District, Nantong City, 2012;
Qinhu National Wetland Park, Gaoan District, Taizhou City, 2012;
Jinji Lake National Business Tourism Demonstration Area, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, 2012;
Three Mountains Scenic Area, Zhenjiang City, 2012;
Turtle Head Isle Scenic Area, Binhu District, Wuxi City, 2012;
Taihu Lake Tourism Area, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, 2013;
Sha Jia Bang-Yushan Shanghu Tourism Area, Changshu City, Suzhou City, 2013;
Tianmu Lake Scenic Area, Liyang City, Changzhou City, 2013;
Maoshan Scenic Area, Jurong City, Zhenjiang City, 2014;
Zhou Enlai’s Hometown Scenic Area, Huai’an District, Huai’an City, 2015;
China Milu Deer Park, Dafeng District, Yancheng City, 2015;
Yunlong Lake Scenic Area, Quanshan District, Xuzhou City, 2016;
Spring and Autumn Yan City Tourism Area, Wujin District, Changzhou City, 2017;
Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area, Wuxi City, 2020;
Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area, Suqian City, 2020.

Jiangxi (13)
Lushan Scenic Area, Lushan City, Jiujiang City, 2007;
Jinggangshan Scenic Tourism Area, Jinggangshan City, Ji’an City, 2007;
Sanqingshan Tourism Area, Yushan County, Shangrao City, 2011;
Longhu Mountain Scenic Area, Guixi City, Yingtan City, 2012;
Jiangwan Scenic Area, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, 2013;
Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo Area, Changjiang District, Jingdezhen City, 2013;
Republic’s Cradle Tourism Area, Ruijin City, Ganzhou City, 2015;
Mingyue Mountain Tourism Area, Yuanzhou District, Yichun City, 2015;
Daguoshan Scenic Area, Zixi County, Fuzhou City, 2017;
Turtle Peak Scenic Area, Yiyang County, Shangrao City, 2017;
Tengwang Pavilion Tourism Area, Nanchang City, 2018;
Wugong Mountain Tourism Area, Pingxiang City, 2020;
Lushan West Sea Scenic Area, Jiujiang City, 2020.

Jilin (7)
Changbai Mountain Scenic Area, 2007;
Puppet Emperor’s Palace Museum, Kuancheng District, Changchun City, 2007;
Jingyuetan Scenic Area, Nanguan District, Changchun City, 2011;
Changchun Century City Scenic Area, Nanguan District, Changchun City, 2015;
Liudingshan Cultural Tourism Area, Dunhua City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, 2015;
World Sculpture Park Scenic Area, Nanguan District, Changchun City, 2017;
Gaogouli Cultural Relics and Scenic Area, Tong
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