Comprising the city states and provinces of: Beijing, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei.
This is China’s historic and political core—the cradle of dynasties and revolutions. North China brims with imperial legacies, Buddhist caves, Confucian temples, and preserved ancient towns.
Best Time to Visit: March–May and September–October bring clear skies and mild temperatures; winters can be cold but atmospheric.
Highlights:
- Beijing – Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, hutongs.
- Henan – Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, ancient Luoyang.
- Xi’an (Shaanxi) – Terracotta Warriors, Silk Road history, ancient city walls.
- Datong (Shanxi) – Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery.
- Pingyao – Walled Ming-era banking town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Chengde (Hebei) – Imperial summer resort and Tibetan temples.
