Flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to China

Discover China

Discover China

Why visit China?

China offers ancient capitals, fast-changing megacities, serene landscapes, and deeply rooted traditions side by side with cutting-edge modern life.

What to expect

You can explore imperial Beijing, cosmopolitan Shanghai, the tech hubs of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, historic Hangzhou, and the spicy heartlands around Chengdu and Chongqing.

Plan your trip

China rewards both first-time and repeat visits, with efficient air, rail, and road links letting you combine several regions in one journey or continue deeper into East Asia.

Top experiences in China

Walk the Great Wall near Beijing

Spend a day hiking restored sections of the Great Wall for sweeping mountain views and a sense of the country’s vast history.

Soak up the skyline in Shanghai

Stroll the Bund at dusk to see historic riverside facades glow opposite the futuristic towers of Lujiazui.

Unwind by West Lake in Hangzhou

Cruise, cycle, or wander around West Lake’s causeways and gardens, long celebrated in Chinese poetry and painting.

Discover panda country in Chengdu

Visit a recognised panda conservation centre on the outskirts of Chengdu to see these iconic animals in a leafy setting.

Explore old streets in Chongqing

Navigate steep hills, riverside viewpoints, and lively traditional-style streets that overlook the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

Experience modern China in Shenzhen and Guangzhou

Browse design districts, contemporary galleries, and gleaming waterfront promenades that showcase the Pearl River Delta’s creative energy.

Relax by the sea in Xiamen

Enjoy coastal walks, tree-lined streets, and ferry rides to island districts with preserved colonial-era architecture.

Experience China’s way of life

Getting around

High-speed rail connects major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Chongqing, while domestic flights link more distant regions and secondary cities efficiently.

Local life & culture

In China, you will see traditional neighbourhoods, public parks filled with music and social activities, and strong regional identities expressed through language, architecture, and everyday routines.

Where to unwind

Find calm in landscaped city parks, riverside promenades, misty hills around Chengdu and Chongqing, lakes near Hangzhou, and coastal walks in cities like Xiamen.

A taste of China

National dishes & specialties

From Beijing’s roast duck and Shanghai’s delicate dumplings to Chengdu and Chongqing’s bold, spicy cuisine and Cantonese specialities in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, each region has distinctive flavours.

Casual & modern dining hubs

In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen you will find everything from street-side snacks to contemporary bistros, food courts, and international options that reflect China’s modern urban lifestyle.

Signature & scenic dining

You can dine overlooking the Bund skyline in Shanghai, beside West Lake in Hangzhou, on river-view terraces in Chongqing, or in refined venues in Beijing’s historic districts.

Retail therapy in China

Malls & lifestyle hubs

Major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen offer large malls and lifestyle complexes, with international brands, local designers, cinemas, and dining all in one place.

Markets & local crafts

You can browse handicrafts, tea, and textiles in historic districts and markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hangzhou, where traditional and contemporary crafts sit side by side.

Evening retail scene

After dark, central streets and shopping districts in cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chengdu glow with neon, late-opening shops, and lively pedestrian zones.

Best time to visit China

China spans several climate zones, but three broad travel periods help you plan. Peak season typically runs from April to early June and September to October, when many regions enjoy mild days around 15–25°C (59–77°F) and clearer skies, especially in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Shoulder season covers March and November, when temperatures are cooler, roughly 5–15°C (41–59°F) in northern cities and 10–20°C (50–68°F) in the south, offering fewer crowds but more variable weather. Low season generally falls from December to February and in parts of July and August; winters in northern cities can drop below 0°C (32°F), while southern and coastal areas may see 5–15°C (41–59°F) and hotter, more humid summer conditions around 25–33°C (77–91°F).

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