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The Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel lit up over the Hai River at dusk with European-style buildings along the bank
North China

Tianjin Complete Guide

Tianjin sits 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed rail, with European architecture, a giant Ferris wheel over the...

11 min read
Yungang Grottoes seated open-air Buddha and the cliffside Hanging Temple near Datong
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...

12 min read
Sliced Peking duck with crispy skin, thin pancakes, scallions and sweet bean sauce on a Beijing restaurant table
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...

11 min read
Beijing day trip destinations: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tianjin riverfront, and Chengde imperial temple
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...

11 min read
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
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
Golden roofs of the Forbidden City palace halls under a clear blue Beijing sky
North China

Beijing Complete Guide

A practical Beijing travel guide covering the Forbidden City, Great Wall, food, transport, and where to stay — plus...

16 min read
Forbidden City golden rooftops at dawn with a luxury hotel entrance in soft morning light, Beijing
North China

Luxury Travel Guide to Beijing

Where to stay, eat, and book private access in Beijing — from Forbidden City VIP entry and Aman afternoon tea to...

11 min read

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