Sydney is the top Australian destination for inbound tourists from China, offering seven of the top 20 attractions to visitors in the country, according to new data from Trip.com.

Sydney was followed by Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Gold Coast. Taronga Zoo Sydney was listed as the No.1 destination for tourists from China, while other Sydney destinations Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Sydney Fish Market were all in the top 20. Blue Mountains National Park, 2 hours west of Sydney, also made the top 20 list.

The booking platform has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism. The Nihao! China campaign, launched by China International Culture Association, aims to foster and promote cultural exchanges and establish friendships between China and visitors from around the world.

Top 20 most popular destinations/cities:

Sydney 2. Melbourne 3. Brisbane 4. Perth 5. Adelaide 6. Gold Coast 7. Cairns 8. Hobart 9. Canberra 10. Darwin 11. Launceston 12. Proserpine 13. Sunshine Coast 14. Ayers Rock 15. Townsville 16. Ballina 17. Hamilton Island 18. Newcastle 19. Alice Springs 20. Mackay