Discover ChinaThrough Real YouTube Trips
All spots discovered from YouTube travel videos, curated and mapped for foreign travelers.
883
spots discovered
Popular spots across China
Sorted by mentions in travel videos
Yu Garden
The Bund
East Nanjing Road
Explore cities in China
Start with cities that appear most in travel videos
Shanghai
上海 · Discover 305 spots from 38 travel videos
Beijing
北京 · Discover 128 spots from 22 travel videos
Chongqing
重慶 · Discover 73 spots from 12 travel videos
Guangzhou
廣州 · Discover 44 spots from 7 travel videos
Chengdu
成都 · Discover 43 spots from 6 travel videos
Zhangjiajie
· Discover 28 spots from 5 travel videos
Shenzhen
深圳 · Discover 36 spots from 4 travel videos
Suzhou
蘇州 · Discover 12 spots from 2 travel videos
Xi'an
· Discover 27 spots from 2 travel videos
Dandong
· Discover 2 spots from 1 travel videos
Daye
· Discover 1 spots from 1 travel videos
Fenxi
· Discover 5 spots from 1 travel videos
Practical tips for traveling in China
Advice from multiple travel creators
Cheap camping gear may be insufficient
Inexpensive tents bought online might lack essential features like waterproofing and sturdy construction, making them unsuitable for harsh weather conditions.
Engage in local cultural celebrations
Attending local fairs and celebrations is crucial for experiencing and supporting nomadic cultures, helping to preserve their traditions.
Expect frequent police checks in Xinjiang
Xinjiang is a sensitive area with frequent police checks for foreigners every few hundred kilometers, requiring registration.
High altitude safety in Tian Shan mountains
The Tian Shan mountains have very high altitudes and low temperatures. Wear more clothes, stay warm, and be aware of road cars.
Hitchhiking on Duku Highway in Xinjiang
Locals may not understand the traditional hitchhiking thumb gesture; prepare a laminated note in local language to explain your intentions. Police might offer a taxi, but you can opt for a ride with local people.
Respect nomad privacy when camping
Nomads may reject requests to camp near them to maintain their peace and privacy. Always ask permission first.
How it works
Discover China's must-visit spots, powered by YouTube travel videos
Pick a city in China
Browse cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and more. We scan YouTube travel vlogs about that city.
We surface the hot spots from those videos
AI analyzes the videos to detect the most talked-about places – landmarks, cafés, street food, neighborhoods – and groups all clips about the same spot.
Watch different creator takes in one playlist
Each spot gets its own mini-playlist: see how different creators film it, what they say, and how they rate the experience. Compare opinions, read summarized tips, and plan your own visit – seeing is believing.