China hotels

Sanya on the southernmost tip of Hainan is China's premier beach destination, with its palm trees, crystal-blue waters and white sandy beaches. Here, you can do scuba diving or snorkelling in the sea before sunbathing on the beach, then head to the forest to hike or even zipline. Sanya has several beaches but Yalong Bay is regarded as one of the most beautiful, and with fishes and coral reefs under the water, it’s ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. The aptly named Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa is a five-star hotel and spa just 2.6 miles from the bay. For tropical rainforests with cascading waterfalls, head to Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone, or visit Nanwan Monkey Island to meet the friendly primates.

While Chinese cuisine is diverse and each region has something of its own to offer, Chengdu is the capital of the famed Sichuanese cuisine and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Stay in a hotel close to the centre such as Waldorf Astoria Chengdu to explore the best of the city’s gastronomic offerings.

The glamorous and modern financial hub of Shanghai is a large city in China and one of the world's leading commercial centres. East Nanjing Road is the city's main shopping street and one of the busiest in the world, along with Times Square and Fifth Avenue. Le Royal Meridien Shanghai is located right on Nanjing Road and surrounded by popular bars, restaurants and shops.

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Shanghai (41% of total searches to China). The next most popular destinations are Beijing (26%) and Guangzhou (25%). Searches for hotels in Shenzhen (8%) are also popular.

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular region to stay in China is Shanghai. Guangdong and Beijing are also very popular.

KAYAK users have found double rooms in China for as cheap as $6 (Harbin) in the last 3 days. The average price is $74.