China by region

Central China

Rivers, mountains and old trading routes

Provinces & municipalities

Shape the route from here.

These groupings are an editorial starting point. We connect cities around real journey time, interests and season.

Henan

Luoyang

Hubei

Wuhan

Hunan

Zhangjiajie

City guides

Places to know in Central China.

Hunan · 3–5 days

Zhangjiajie

Sandstone pillar landscapes, forested ravines and Tujia food in northwestern Hunan

Hubei · 2–3 days

Wuhan

Two rivers, three historic towns, lakeside museums and one of China’s great breakfast cultures

Henan · 3–4 days

Luoyang

Imperial-capital archaeology, Buddhist heritage, peony gardens and Henan soups

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