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Three Beijing landmarks for a 3 day itinerary: Forbidden City rooftops, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and the Temple of Heaven
North China

3-Day Beijing Itinerary: A Practical Day-by-Day Plan

A realistic 3-day Beijing itinerary covering the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the...

14 min read
Xi'an 2 day itinerary highlights: the City Wall South Gate and the Terracotta Warriors
Northwest China

2-Day Xi'an Itinerary: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & More

A practical 2-day Xi'an itinerary with real timings and transport: the Terracotta Warriors and Huaqing Palace on Day...

13 min read
Yunnan circuit overview showing Kunming lake park, Dali's Erhai Lake, Lijiang old town rooftops, and Shangri-La's Tibetan monastery
Routes & Itineraries

Yunnan Circuit: Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La

A practical 7-10 day Yunnan itinerary covering Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La — with daily plans, transport...

14 min read
Silk Road China itinerary collage showing Xi'an city wall, Zhangye rainbow Danxia hills, Dunhuang sand dunes, and Mogao Caves
Routes & Itineraries

Silk Road Route: Xi'an to Dunhuang

A practical 7-8 day Silk Road itinerary from Xi'an through Lanzhou and Zhangye to Dunhuang, with day-by-day plans,...

14 min read
Aerial view of Yalong Bay in Sanya with white sand, turquoise water and resorts
South China

Sanya Beach Resort Guide

Sanya is China's only tropical beach destination, sitting at the southern tip of Hainan Island. Here's how to pick...

14 min read
Pingyao ancient city wall at dusk overlooking grey-tiled rooftops of the old town
North China

Pingyao Ancient City Guide

Pingyao is China's best-preserved walled city and the birthplace of its first banks. Here's how to get there, what...

10 min read
The giant Vairocana Buddha and cliff carvings at Longmen Grottoes along the Yi River in Luoyang
Central China

Luoyang Ancient Capital Guide

Luoyang served as capital to thirteen Chinese dynasties and holds the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes. Here's how to...

13 min read
Potala Palace rising on the hillside in Lhasa under a clear blue Tibetan sky
Southwest China

Lhasa & Tibet Guide

Foreign tourists can visit Tibet, but only with a Tibet Travel Permit and a booked tour — no independent travel...

14 min read
Jiangnan route triptych showing Shanghai skyline, Hangzhou West Lake, and a Suzhou canal town
Routes & Itineraries

Jiangnan Water Towns Route: Shanghai, Hangzhou & Suzhou

A practical 4-5 day Jiangnan itinerary linking Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou by high-speed rail, with day-by-day...

11 min read
Sunrise over Mount Huangshan with a sea of clouds filling the valleys and pines on granite peaks
East China

Huangshan Guide

How to plan a trip to Mount Huangshan: choosing your route up and down, catching the sunrise, where to sleep on the...

14 min read
Dunhuang Silk Road scenes: camel caravan over Mingsha dunes by Crescent Moon Spring and the Mogao Caves cliff face at golden hour
Northwest China

Dunhuang & Silk Road Guide

How to visit the Mogao Caves (booking ahead is essential), ride camels over the Mingsha dunes, see Crescent Moon...

13 min read
Split view of Erhai Lake near Dali on the left and Lijiang old town rooftops with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the right
Southwest China

Dali & Lijiang Guide

A practical, in-depth guide to Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan — old towns, Erhai Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,...

14 min read
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