Chinese word

景点

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐng diǎn

Meaning

nountourist attraction

Example

这个城市有很多景点可以参观。zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō jíng diǎn ké yǐ cān guān

This city has many tourist attractions to visit.

Illustration for 景点 (tourist attraction)

More examples

游客们在著名的景点前排队拍照。yóu kè men zài zhù míng de jíng diǎn qián pái duì pāi zhào

Tourists are lining up to take photos in front of the famous tourist attraction.

Core concept

A recognizable place or feature that draws visitors for its view, history, or local character.

Common phrases

著名景点zhù míng jíng diǎn
famous tourist attraction
热门景点rè mén jíng diǎn
popular tourist attraction
景点门票jíng diǎn mén piào
tourist attraction admission ticket

Similar words

名胜míng shèng: A famous place valued for its scenery or historical importance.
古迹gǔ jì: A historic site or old building valued for its cultural significance.
景区jǐng qū: A planned sightseeing area with visitor facilities and walkways.
观光地guān guāng dì: A sightseeing destination or area where tourist attractions are gathered.

Definition in Chinese

泛指对游客有吸引力或具有代表性的观赏或游览场所，既可指单个地点也可指景区的一部分。fàn zhǐ duì yóu kè yǒu xī yǐn lì huò jù yǒu dài biǎo xìng de guān shǎng huò yóu lǎn cháng suǒ jì kě zhǐ dān gè dì diǎn yě kě zhǐ jǐng qū de yí bù fèn

Word origin

景 (jǐng, "scenery") + 点 (diǎn, "point") forms a word for a notable point in a landscape or travel area.

Usage tips

In everyday travel talk, one large scenic area can contain several 景点 (jǐngdiǎn, "scenic spots"), so a single destination may have many named stops.

Related words

旅游景点lǚ yóu jíng diǎntourist attractionnoun