3 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
The world's largest palace complex with 980 buildings across 180 acres. Home to 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors over 492 years.
UNESCO World Heritage, largest ancient palatial structure, 14 million visitors/year.
The former winter residence of the Dalai Lama, towering 117 meters above Lhasa at 3,700 meters elevation. Contains 1,000 rooms and 10,000 shrines.
UNESCO World Heritage, highest ancient palace in the world.
A vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces serving as the Qing dynasty imperial garden. Kunming Lake covers three-quarters of the site.
UNESCO World Heritage, largest imperial garden in China.