Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in South Central China October 2025 | Expedia.ca [South Central China Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Central-China.dx6210115)[Hotels in South Central China](https://expedia.ca/South-Central-China-Hotels.d6210115.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to South Central China](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Central-China.d6210115.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Central China Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Central-China.d6210115.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Central China Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Central-China.d6210115.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in South Central China ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit South Central China Types of activities Where to stay [South Central China travel guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Central-China.dx6210115) ![Nanjing featuring a sunset, night scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65809-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nanjing which includes a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65820-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nanjing which includes signage and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65824-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Temple of Confucius featuring a temple or place of worship, a statue or sculpture and religious elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65811-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Temple of Confucius showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65807-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## South Central China Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Central China has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours South Central China is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Central China to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### South Central China Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Central China. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Central China attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ## Recommended things to do in South Central China | Number of things to do | 4 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Changsha Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveller 1 Bag)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/changsha-huanghua-airport-same-day-luggage-service.a566028.activity-details): CA $49 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Changsha Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveller 1 Bag)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/changsha-huanghua-airport-same-day-luggage-service.a566028.activity-details) - [Changsha Walking Food Tour with Private Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/changsha-walking-food-tour-with-private-guide.a50264371.activity-details) - [Private Changsha City Full Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-changsha-city-full-day-trip.a47774747.activity-details) - [Relaxing Exploring Tour in Changsha](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/relaxing-exploring-tour-in-changsha.a49521176.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | - [Private Changsha City Full Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-changsha-city-full-day-trip.a47774747.activity-details) | ## What to do in South Central China * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in South Central China ![Zhangjiajie National Forest Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5e03df51b26eb49731b35cb2e37b5f7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a lovely green space in Zhangjiajie. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Zhangjiajie-National-Forest-Park-Yongding.d6346545.Vacation-Attraction) ![Temple of Confucius showing heritage architecture, a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65808-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Temple of Confucius 5/5(3 reviews) Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations. [](https://expedia.ca/Temple-Of-Confucius-Nanjing.d6100728.Vacation-Attraction) ![Detian Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5efc690c5e0073c08f6f0b9c609fb82c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Detian Waterfalls Explore the great outdoors at Detian Waterfalls, a lovely green space in Daxin County. Discover the area's waterfalls and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Detian-Waterfalls-Chongzuo.d6095830.Vacation-Attraction) ![Yellow Crane Tower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/afb3385c6764f0c393726c6bd378c4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yellow Crane Tower 5/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Wuchang with a stop at Yellow Crane Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Yellow-Crane-Tower-Wuhan.d6095700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wulingyuan Scenic Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/fa51baaf79a22fa0418effd62a14cd3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wulingyuan Scenic Area 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a lovely green space in Zhangjiajie. Discover the mountain views and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wulingyuan-Scenic-Area-Wulingyuan.d553248621532749661.Vacation-Attraction) ![Elephant Trunk Hill featuring a statue or sculpture, a lake or waterhole and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101521-Guilin-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elephant Trunk Hill 4/5(1 review) Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin. [](https://expedia.ca/Elephant-Trunk-Hill-Xiangshan.d6095818.Vacation-Attraction) ![Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66071-Xuan-Wu-Lake-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xuanwu Lake Park Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history. [](https://expedia.ca/Xuanwu-Lake-Park-Nanjing.d6100722.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ban Gioc Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/348173c759c78df96bc6402450473e87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ban Gioc Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ban Gioc Waterfall during your travels in Trung Khanh. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ban-Gioc-Waterfall-Trung-Khanh.d553248635075710768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66058-Dr-Sun-Yat-Sen-Mausoleum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum 5/5(1 review) Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China. [](https://expedia.ca/Dr-Sun-Yat-Sen-Mausoleum-Xuan-Wu.d6100700.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of South Central China ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/fa51baaf79a22fa0418effd62a14cd3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wulingyuan 4.5/5(3 area reviews) You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Wulingyuan. You might want to make time for a stop at Wulingyuan Scenic Area or Yellow Dragon Cave. [](https://expedia.ca/Zhangjiajie-Wulingyuan.dx6084973) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5ed5e1016fe0b674ce8b346a0523aa96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Xiufeng Unique features of Xiufeng include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Guilin Museum or Guilin Arts Museum while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Guilin-Xiufeng.dx553248635939577078) ![Guilin showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/242000/242600-Guangxi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Guilin City Centre 4/5(9 area reviews) The river views and gardens are highlights of Guilin City Centre, and Guangxi Guilin National Forest Park is a notable spot nearby that's worth checking out while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Guilin-Guilin-City-Centre.dx6140543) ![Temple of Confucius showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65807-Nanjing.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Xinjiekou The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Nanjing-Xinjiekou.dx553248633981730049) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fu Rong Well-liked for its museums and monuments, Fu Rong is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like May Day Square and Martyrs' Park, and jump on the metro at Wanjiali Square Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Changsha-Fu-Rong.dx553248633981714011) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yuhua District You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Yuhua District. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunan Botanical Garden or Guitang River Ecological Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Changsha-Yu-Hua.dx553248633981702305) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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