Some of the most stunning tourist attractions in northern China

10. Hohhot

For Inner Mongolia, Hohhot is the capital. While many people think of Mongolia as vast, Hohhot is actually one major city.

9. Pingyao Ancient City

If you want to see the ancient city, then I believe Pingyao will be your best choice. Although Pingyao is a small city, it is mostly walled, with many buildings dating back to the Qing and Ming dynasties.

8. Mount Tai

China has no shortage of mountains, but there are five Taoist peaks that are collectively known as sacred. One of the peaks is Mount Tai, references to Mount Tai date back over 4,000 years ago, and many emperors would pay homage to heaven by worshiping on the mountain.

7. Hanging Monastery

The Hanging Monastery, also known as the Hanging Monastery, is an ancient temple built on a cliff. This temple is located in Datong City, Shanxi Province and has a history of more than 1,500 years.

6. Harbin

The Northeast region is where Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is located. Harbin is famous for hosting an ice and snow festival every winter, but it's worth visiting any time of year.

5. Chengde Summer Resort

On the banks of the Wuli River is Chengde, a hillside resort where many early Qing emperors lived during the summer. Their summer resort will be the most popular attraction during the current hot summer weather.

4. Yungang Grottoes

A few miles outside of Datong, you will find the Yungang Grottoes. This attraction is a cross between a museum, a temple and an art gallery. The Yungang Grottoes are an ancient landmark with over 15,000 Buddha statues carved outside the mountain.

3. Xi'an

Xi'an is the oldest city in China and was once the ancient capital of China. Xi'an, formerly known as Chang'an, is now best known as the home of the famous Terracotta Warriors, the protectors of the tomb of China's first emperor.

2. Mutianyu

The Great Wall of China stretches for thousands of miles, but one of the best places to experience the structure is at Mutianyu. Less than 90 minutes from Beijing, this is a popular spot for day trips.

1. Beijing

No trip to North China would be complete without a visit to Beijing. This city is more than just our country's political capital: it's also the country's cultural center. There are many places to see in Beijing, but the Forbidden City is a great place to start.