Northwest China
Zhangye Danxia Guide
The Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye are China's most photographed landform. Here's how to get there, when to go, what...
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Northwest China
Xining & Qinghai Lake Guide
Xining is the gateway to Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and the Ta'er Monastery. Here's how to plan 2-3 days at...
Northwest China
Xi'an Food Guide
What to eat in Xi'an and where to find it — from biangbiang noodles and roujiamo to lamb soup in the Muslim Quarter,...
Northwest China
Xi'an Day Trips
Four of the best day trips from Xi'an — Mount Huashan, Famen Temple, Qianling Mausoleum, and Hanyangling Museum —...
Central China
Wuhan Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan a 2-3 day trip to Wuhan: the Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake, Hubei Provincial Museum,...
North China
Tianjin Complete Guide
Tianjin sits 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed rail, with European architecture, a giant Ferris wheel over the...
East China
Shanghai Food Guide: What to Eat and Where
From soup-filled xiaolongbao at Nanxiang to late-night skewers on Yunnan South Road and French Concession cafes,...
East China
Shanghai Day Trips
The best day trips from Shanghai, with real train and bus times, ticket prices, and honest advice on Zhujiajiao...
Routes & Itineraries
Northeast China Route: Harbin-Changbaishan-Dalian
A 7-8 day route through Northeast China linking Harbin, Changbaishan, and Dalian, with separate winter and summer...
Northwest China
Lanzhou Complete Guide
Everything you need for visiting Lanzhou: the famous beef noodles, the Yellow River waterfront, the Gansu Provincial...
South China
Hong Kong Shopping Guide
From Causeway Bay's luxury malls to the haggling stalls of Ladies' Market and budget streetwear in Sham Shui Po,...
South China
Hong Kong Food Guide
From the world's cheapest Michelin dim sum to Temple Street night market stalls and cha chaan teng milk tea — here's...