成都

Teahouses, greenways and rich Sichuan flavors make Chengdu an easy starting point for slowly understanding western China.

重庆

Steep streets, three-dimensional transportation and night views of the two rivers make traveling in Chongqing itself a part of the travel experience.

昆明

Kunming is a plateau provincial capital where Dianchi Lake, limestone landscapes, flower and food markets, museums and Yunnan's multi-ethnic culture meet in a rapidly developing transportation hub. It’s not just a transit point: you can spend a day understanding the city’s lakes and the history of the province, and then choose a key suburb, rather than mistaking the entire central Yunnan for close-up attractions.

贵阳

Guiyang is a cool, mountainous provincial capital with a close proximity to forested ridges, karst water systems, Ming Dynasty landmarks and vibrant Guizhou culinary traditions. It is not only a transportation base for traveling to various places in Guizhou, but it is also worth a separate stop: the urban area is suitable for visiting museums and riverside monuments, while Qingyan or Tianhetan require half a day each.