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The entrance to China is decorated by three large rocks and several stone benches. This was done, to represent the ancient Chinese believe belief that unusal unusual rock forms formations brought inner peace and serenity. Guests then enter the pavilion by walking beneath the Zhao Yan Men (meaning "Gate of the Golden Sun), which is a replica of a gate found at the Summer Palace, which is located nine miles north of central Beijing. After entering, the pavilion guests can see come across a lotus pool surronded surrounded by a typical Chinese Gardengarden. The Continuing on, guests walk down the pavilion’s main walkway in China is known as the Street “Street of Good Fortune. The street Fortune”, which was inspired by the roadways found in Beijing. In fact, Disney Imagineers intentionally made the path more narrow then guest capacity would dictate, ; in order have guests experience the crowded conditions of modern China. As mentioned above, guests can enter the the Temple of Heaven to view the film, Reflections of China. Also located in the Hall is The House of the Whispering Willows gallery, which features various Chinese exhibits.

The China pavilion is also home to the Hall of Prayer and Good Harvests, which guests must enter to view the CircleVision 360 film “Reflections of China”. Also located in the Hall is the House of the Whispering Willows gallery, which features various authentic Chinese exhibits. In total, their there are currently three dining locations in the China, The pavilion- Nine Dragons (a table service restaurant), the Lotus Blossom Cafe (a counter service restaurant) and the Joy of Tea stand which sells slushies, ice cream, BBQ pork, curry chicken pockets and alcholic beverages. If you are looking for authentic Chinese merchandiseThe China pavilion is also home to two shops, visit The House of Good Fortune, which sells everything from Chinese tea to valuable works of art. Another shopping location, and Good Fortune Gifts, sells which both sell authentic Chinese puppets among other authentic merchandise.