China's Most Scenic Cities 2026: 10 Ranked中国最具山水之城 2026：10 城排名

Author: Richard Lee作者：Richard Lee Updated: 2026-08-24更新日期：2026-08-24 Read time: 9 min阅读时间：9分钟

5 Key Takeaways5 个关键要点

  • Hangzhou, Guilin, and Huangshan top the list, each a different kind of Chinese landscape.杭州、桂林、黄山居前三，各是一种不同的中国山水。
  • We weighted Scenery at 40% because for a landscape trip that is the point.我们把「自然景观」权重设为 40%，因为山水之旅本以此为核心。
  • Most scenic cities pair with a nearby old town worth an overnight stay.多数山水之城旁都有值得住一晚的古城。
  • High-speed rail reaches all ten, often with a short transfer to the trailhead.高铁通达全部十座，通常短驳即可到山口。
  • Spring and autumn give the clearest light and the most comfortable hiking.春、秋光线最清、徒步最舒适。

1 How we scored this list 我们如何评分

This list answers one question: which cities are wrapped in scenery worth the detour? We scored each city on seven dimensions from 0 to 10 and weighted Scenery at 40%, because for a landscape trip that is the point. Every list in this series uses the same seven dimensions; only the weights shift to match the angle.这份榜单回答一个问题：哪些城市被值得专程绕道的山水所环抱？我们对每座城市按 0 到 10 的七个维度评分，并把「自然景观」权重设为 40%，因为山水之旅本以此为核心。本系列每份榜单使用相同的七个维度，仅权重随角度调整。

Dimension weights维度权重
Dimension维度Weight权重
Scenery自然景观40%
Heritage人文12%
Links交通连接14%
Livability宜居12%
Walk出行便利10%
Food美食10%
Intl国际化2%

2 The 10 ranked cities 10 座排名城市

Each city below carries its rank and a one-line reason it earned the spot. The composite follows the weighted score, so the lead dimension decides the order.下列每座城市标有名次与当选理由。综合得分依据加权分数，因此领先维度决定排序。

#1

Hangzhou杭州

West Lake is a free, man-made imperial garden so perfect it's a UNESCO cultural landscape, and the hills around it are tea terraces and temples. Hangzhou pairs max walkability with high scenery and heritage.西湖是一处免费的人工皇家园林，精致到被列为联合国教科文组织文化景观，周边山峦则是茶田与古刹。杭州将极高的步行友好度与出众的风景、人文完美结合。

#2

Guilin桂林

The city that invented the ‘Chinese landscape’ cliché, and earned it. Karst peaks rise straight out of the Li River, and the view from the river or the Ludi Cave is the one on the 20-yuan note. Guilin maxes the scenery score.这座城市创造了「中国山水」的陈词滥调，也当之无愧。喀斯特峰林从漓江中拔地而起，从江上或芦笛岩望去的景色正是 20 元人民币背面的画面。桂林的风景得分达到最高。

#3

Huangshan黄山

The mountain that defined Chinese landscape painting, granite peaks above a sea of cloud, gnarled pines, and hot-spring villages at the base. Huangshan maxes scenery; the sunrise from the summit is the cliché that's worth it.这座山定义了中国山水画——花岗岩峰峦浮于云海之上，枝干虬曲的青松，山脚是温泉村落。黄山风景得分最高；登顶所见的日出，是那个值得亲历的陈词滥调。

#4

Zhangjiajie张家界

The sandstone-pillar forest that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar, thousands of quartz-sandstone spires rising out of cloud forest. Zhangjiajie maxes scenery; the glass bridge and cable cars turn it into a vertical spectacle.这座砂岩柱森林启发了《阿凡达》中的悬浮山——成千上万根石英砂岩尖峰从云雾林中升起。张家界风景得分最高；玻璃桥与缆车将其化作一场立体奇观。

#5

Kunming昆明

The springboard to Yunnan's scenery, mild weather, Dian Lake, and easy access to the Stone Forest and mountain temples. Kunming scores on scenery and livability more than heritage; it's the comfortable base for everything around it.通往云南山水的门户，气候温和，有滇池，并可便捷前往石林与山间古刹。昆明的得分更多来自风景与宜居，而非人文；它是周遭一切景致的舒适大本营。

#6

Leshan乐山

Home to the Giant Buddha, a 71-meter cliff-carved statue that's been watching the river confluence for 1,200 years, and next door to Mount Emei, a sacred peak with monkey-filled trails. Leshan scores on heritage and scenery both.这里有乐山大佛——一尊 71 米高、临江而凿的悬崖巨佛，已在三江汇流处凝望了 1200 年，旁边是佛教圣山峨眉山，山间猴群出没的小径纵横。乐山在人文与风景上双双得分。

#7

Wuyishan武夷山

A Danxia-rock river gorge in northern Fujian, red cliffs above a jade river, with the world's best preserved ancient tea roads and cliff-grown da hong pao tea. Wuyishan scores high on scenery with solid heritage (a UNESCO cultural-natural double).闽北一处丹霞岩河流峡谷，碧绿江水之上红崖耸立，拥有世界上保存最完好的古茶道与崖壁生长的大红袍茶。武夷山风景得分很高，人文亦扎实（联合国教科文组织文化与自然双遗产）。

#8

Lijiang丽江

A Naxi old town at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with canals, courtyards, and a UNESCO core that's become a slow-travel institution. Lijiang scores on heritage and scenery both, with a pretty, if polished, old town.玉龙雪山脚下一座纳西族古城，渠水绕屋、庭院深深，其核心区已被列为联合国教科文组织遗产，成为慢旅行的一种象征。丽江在人文与风景上双双得分，古城虽经修饰，却依旧动人。

#9

Kaili凯里

The gateway to Miao and Dong minority country in southeast Guizhou, terraced rice fields, stilted villages, and silver-adorned festivals. Kaili scores on scenery and heritage (living culture) despite weak links and almost no internationalization.黔东南苗侗之乡的门户，层层梯田、吊脚楼村寨，以及银饰绚烂的节庆。凯里在风景与人文（活态文化）上得分，尽管交通薄弱、几乎谈不上国际化。

#10

Fenghuang凤凰

A riverside Tong minority old town in western Hunan, stilted wooden houses climbing both banks of the Tuo River, lit up at night like a lantern painting. Fenghuang scores on scenery and heritage despite weak links.湘西一座临水的桐族古城，吊脚木楼沿沱江两岸层叠而上，入夜灯火如灯笼画卷。凤凰在风景与人文上得分，尽管交通薄弱。

3 Before you go 出发前

These cities are spread across the country, so a little planning saves the trip. Three things matter most for first-time visitors.这些城市分布全国，稍作规划能救整趟行程。首次访客最要紧的是三件事。

  • Visa.签证。 Most nationalities need a visa before arrival, and the rules shift, so confirm your entry path early. Our 多数国籍需落地前办签证，规定常变，尽早确认入境路径。我们的 China visa guide中国签证指南 walks through it with a free checker tool.附带免费资格查询工具，逐步讲清。
  • Payments.支付。 Bind a foreign card to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you land, then QR codes cover almost everything from noodles to trains. Our 落地前把外卡绑到支付宝或微信支付，之后从面摊到火车几乎都能扫码。我们的 how-to-pay guide支付操作指南 has the step-by-step.有详细分步讲解。
  • Connectivity.联网。 An eSIM or local SIM means maps and translation work the moment you land. Our eSIM 或本地 SIM 让你落地即能用地图与翻译。我们的 eSIM vs SIM vs roaming guideeSIM、SIM 与漫游对比指南 helps you pick.帮你选。

Most of these cities connect by high-speed rail, so sketch a loop, then book official tickets on 12306.cn. Our free 这些城市多数经高铁相连，先画出环线，再到 12306.cn 订官方车票。我们的免费 China trip planner行程规划器 maps the transfers.会标出接驳。

4 Tips for a China scenery trip 中国山水之旅贴士

Go in spring or autumn for the clearest light and comfortable hiking; summer haze softens the famous peaks, and winter closes some mountain roads. Book the headline sight (West Lake, the Li River cruise, the Zhangjiajie cable car) for early morning to beat both crowds and glare. Most scenic cities pair with a nearby old town, an overnight there turns a photo stop into a real place. Wear proper shoes, the best views are a walk up.春、秋前往，光线最清、徒步最舒适；夏季的霾会柔化名山，冬季部分山路封闭。头部景点（西湖、漓江游船、张家界缆车）请约清晨，避开人潮与眩光。多数山水之城旁都有古城，住一晚能把「打卡」变成「到过」。穿好鞋，最好的景要走上山。

Frequently asked questions常见问题

中国哪座城市风景最好？看你想要哪种山水：杭州西湖是人工经营的帝王园林，桂林是漓江喀斯特峰林，黄山是花岗岩云海，张家界是砂岩峰柱。十城各有不同。

看风景的最佳季节？春（4–5 月）与秋（9–10 月）光线最清、徒步最舒适。夏季霾会柔化远峰，部分山路冬季封闭。

参观需要签证吗？多数访客需提前办签证；部分护照可享免签或过境免签。订票前查最新规定，详见我们的 2026 中国签证指南。

如何到山口？高铁通达全部十城；出车站短途公交或出租通常即达景区或古城。我们的免费行程规划器会标出接驳。

两周能看几座山水之城？从容三到四座：杭州加桂林与张家界，或杭州加黄山与丽江。四座若相近尚可，否则会赶。

不会说中文能游玩吗？能。大城市里地铁应用、翻译应用与英文标识覆盖大部分需求。把关键地址存成中文给出租车司机，多数司机不读英文。我们的免费「行前生存包」会带你完成设置。

Richard Lee, China Travel Specialist

About the author

Richard Lee

China Travel Specialist | Founder of China Trip Plans

Richard spent years based in California before embarking on over five years of on‑the‑ground travel throughout China. Having encountered plenty of pitfalls and confusion on his very first trips to the country, he created China Trip Plans to share hard‑won real‑world insights. His straightforward, jargon‑free resources are built specifically for independent international visitors navigating China on their own.

Bottom line总结

China's scenery is not one view but many, Hangzhou's lake, Guilin's peaks, Huangshan's clouds, Zhangjiajie's pillars. Start with Hangzhou and Guilin, add one or two more on the rail line, and give each a morning before the crowds arrive.中国山水不是一种景，而是许多种：杭州的湖、桂林的峰、黄山的云、张家界的柱。从杭州与桂林起步，沿铁路再加一两座，每座都赶在人群前来一个清晨。

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Sources & notes来源与说明

This guide links to official and authoritative sources. Rules and prices change, so confirm the current version with the official source before you book.本指南链接官方与权威来源。规定和价格会变，订票前请向官方来源确认现行版本。