Central China
Fenghuang Ancient Town Guide
Stilt houses on the Tuojiang River, Miao villages, and a 1,300-year-old town that comes alive at night. Here's how...
Category
Destinations
North China
Datong Complete Guide
Datong was the first capital of the Northern Wei dynasty and home to the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes. Here's how...
Northeast China
Dalian Coastal City Guide
Dalian is northeast China's best beach city — fresh seafood, Russian and Japanese colonial architecture, and cool...
Southwest China
Chengdu Food Guide
Chengdu is China's spice capital and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Here's what to eat, where to find it, and how to...
Southwest China
Chengdu Day Trips
The best day trips from Chengdu: the Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Dujiangyan, and Qingcheng Mountain — plus...
Central China
Changsha Complete Guide
Changsha is China's capital of spicy food and late-night street life. Here's how to eat, explore Orange Island and...
Northeast China
Changbaishan Nature Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Changbaishan: how to reach Heaven Lake, when to come, where to stay, and what...
Routes & Itineraries
Central China Route: Wuhan-Changsha-Zhangjiajie
A practical 7-8 day Central China itinerary linking Wuhan, Changsha, Zhangjiajie, and Fenghuang by high-speed rail,...
North China
Beijing Food Guide
What to eat in Beijing and where to find it: Peking duck, hutong snacks, hotpot, zhajiangmian, and the city's...
North China
Beijing Day Trips
From three very different stretches of the Great Wall to the Ming Tombs, Chengde's imperial gardens, and a fast...
East China
3-Day Shanghai Itinerary
A practical, walkable 3-day Shanghai itinerary covering the Bund, Yu Garden, the French Concession, Pudong, and a...
Southwest China
3-Day Chengdu Itinerary
A practical 3-day Chengdu plan covering the Panda Base, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli, People's Park, and a day trip to Leshan...