Traveling is a way to relax and explore the unknown, while a day trip is to experience the local culture and scenery as much as possible in a short period of time. There are many tourist attractions worth visiting in China, but due to time and budget constraints, it is impossible for us to visit them all. Therefore, in this article, I will recommend you a few tourist attractions that are worth a day trip.

1. Summer Palace, Beijing

Beijing Summer Palace is a large-scale historical and cultural garden integrating royal gardens, cultural monuments, and cultural landscapes. It is the essence of ancient Chinese royal gardens. The Summer Palace covers an area of ​​about 290 hectares, with about one-third of the water area. It is one of the largest and best-preserved royal gardens in China. The architecture, gardens, and cultural landscapes of the Summer Palace all have strong traditional Chinese cultural characteristics, making it a good place to learn about Chinese culture.

Operation steps: Take Metro Line 4 from downtown Beijing to Peking University East Gate Station, transfer to Metro Line 16 and get off at Yuanmingyuan Station, and it is within walking distance to the Summer Palace.

2. Shanghai Bund

Shanghai Bund is located on the bank of the Huangpu River and is one of Shanghai's iconic attractions. The Bund is the old city of Shanghai, with many buildings of historical significance, such as CITIC Pacific, Pudong Development Bank Building, Shanghai Municipal Government, etc. At night, the night view of the Bund is particularly charming, and you can enjoy the light shows on both sides of the Huangpu River.

Operation steps: Take Metro Line 2 from downtown Shanghai and get off at Nanjing East Road Station. It is within walking distance to the Bund.

3. Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain

Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain is a mountain peak in Guangzhou City, with an altitude of 382 meters. It is the highest mountain peak in Guangzhou City. Baiyun Mountain is one of the famous mountains in southern China. It has many natural landscapes and cultural monuments, such as Cuiwei Pavilion, Nanhai Guanyin Temple, Baiyun Temple, etc. Climbing to the top of the mountain overlooks the beautiful scenery of Guangzhou city, making it a great place to relax.

Operation steps: Take Metro Line 2 from downtown Guangzhou to Guangzhou Railway Station, transfer to bus No. 24 and get off at Baiyun Mountain, and then walk to the scenic spot.

4. Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley

Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley is a historical and cultural district in Chengdu. It consists of three parallel old streets: Kuan Alley, Narrow Alley and Jing Alley. There are many antique buildings here, such as courtyard houses from the Qing Dynasty and Western-style buildings from the Republic of China period, as well as many traditional Sichuan restaurants and snack bars. Here you can feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of Chengdu.

Operation steps: Take Metro Line 4 from downtown Chengdu and get off at Kuanzhai Alley Station. You can reach Kuanzhai Alley within walking distance.

The above are some tourist attractions that I recommend for everyone that are worth a day trip. I hope they can help you plan your travel itinerary. Of course, every place has its own unique charm, and I hope you can discover and experience it more during your travels.