Xiamen, a coastal city in East China's Fujian province, is China's most popular destination for graduates to visit in 2017, according to a ranking list released by an evaluation institute, and travel platform Mafengwo.com.

Xi'an, capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, and Sanya, South China's Hainan province, ranked at second and third respectively.

The list is based on popularity for graduates, number of hostels and scenic spots. The top 10 tourist destinations are as follows:

No 10 Dunhuang

A Relic of Small Fangpan Castle in Dunhuang, Gansu province, July 2, 2017. [Photo/VCG]