Central China
Wuhan Travel Guide: Yellow Crane Tower, Hubei Museum, Food and a 2–3 Day Plan
Plan 2–3 days in Wuhan: which of the three stations to use, the Yellow Crane Tower, booking the Hubei Provincial...
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North China
Tianjin Travel Guide: Day Trip from Beijing, the Hai River and Old Concessions
Tianjin in a day from Beijing or over two: which station to book, the last train back, the cruise port, the Hai...
East China
Shanghai Food Guide: What to Eat, Where to Eat It, and How to Order
Xiaolongbao vs shengjian and how to eat them, benbang dishes, hairy crab season, the new time-honored food cluster...
East China
Day Trips from Shanghai: Water Towns, Suzhou and Hangzhou Compared
How to pick one day out of Shanghai: Zhujiajiao by metro, Suzhou's real-name garden tickets, free West Lake and...
Routes & Itineraries
Northeast China Route: Harbin, Changbai Mountain, Shenyang and Dalian by Train
Plan Northeast China in 7–10 days: Harbin to Changbai Mountain, Shenyang and Dalian by direct train, winter or...
Northwest China
Lanzhou Travel Guide: Is It Worth a Stop? Museum, Beef Noodles and Bingling Temple
Is Lanzhou worth a stop? How long to stay, Lanzhou West vs Lanzhou Station, the airport train, the Flying Horse...
South China
Hong Kong Shopping Guide: No Sales Tax, Where to Buy What, Avoiding Rip-offs and Customs Limits
Hong Kong has no sales tax, so there is no tourist refund. Where to shop for what, how to bargain, avoid rip-offs...
South China
Hong Kong Food Guide: What to Eat, Where, and How Ordering, Paying and Tipping Work
What to eat in Hong Kong and where: dim sum, cha chaan teng, roast meats and street food, plus how ordering, tea...
Central China
Fenghuang Ancient Town Guide: Trains, Tickets and One or Two Nights on the Tuo River
How to reach Fenghuang Ancient Town by high-speed train from Zhangjiajie or Changsha, why walking in is free, what...
North China
Datong Travel Guide: Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Temple and a Day Trip from Beijing
How many days Datong needs, which Beijing stations have trains, how to book Yungang online, how passport holders get...
Northeast China
Dalian Travel Guide: How Many Days, Getting There, Lushun and the Coast
Plan 2–4 days in Dalian: when to go, trains to Dalian North and flights from Japan and Korea, the metro, Tiger Beach...
Southwest China
Chengdu Food Guide: What to Eat, How Spicy It Is, and Where to Go
Hotpot vs chuanchuan vs maocai vs bobo chicken, the noodles and snacks worth trying, how to ask for less spice in...