Suzhou’s Old Lanes and Gardens, with a Day at Lake Tai
Walk Tongdeli, Pingjiang Road and Shantang, compare four classical gardens, and leave a separate day for Mingyue Bay on Lake Tai.
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Visiting Dali’s Third Month Fair: Markets, Food and Bai Traditions
Understand Dali’s Sanyuejie fair, browse crafts and local food, and plan for crowds without confusing a historical 2019 programme with this year’s events.
Eating Around Nanjing: Tangbao, Duck-Blood Soup and Eighteen Food Stops
Explore Nanjing through soup-filled tangbao, crisp beef dumplings, duck-blood vermicelli soup, rice cakes and sweet lotus-root porridge, with places to try them.
Guangzhou Chimelong: Routes for One or Two Days
Choose a ride-heavy day, a water-park visit or an animal-focused route at Guangzhou Chimelong, with ways to add the circus and plan a two-day stay.
Eight Yangshuo Stays: Choosing Between Xingping, Moon Hill, the Yulong River and Town
Compare eight countryside-style stays around Yangshuo by their setting, rooms and food, from an island near Xingping to gardens beside the Yulong River.
A Hengqin Bay Weekend: Waterfront Views and a Hotel Stay
Pair a carefully checked bay-cruise option with a relaxed stay at Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, leaving room for meals and family downtime.
Xishuangbanna by area: rainforest, Dai villages and Jinghong
Plan Xishuangbanna around Jinghong, with northern forest parks, eastern botanical gardens, western Dai villages and a practical four-day starting route.
Using the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge: Shuttle or Through Coach?
Separate the port-to-port shuttle, urban coach and private-vehicle options, then build the whole journey around the right terminals.
Planning Zhangjiajie Independently: Park Routes, Driving and Days Beyond the Peaks
Separate Wulingyuan, Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon before choosing your days, entrances and overnight stops, with options for Fenghuang and Mengdong River.
One week in Yunnan: three routes worth taking slowly
Choose between Lijiang and Dali, the tropical south, or Tengchong and the border towns, with three seven-day routes and room to adjust the pace.
Eating around Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao: A Three-City Food Guide
Dim sum and milk tea in Hong Kong, oysters and local snacks in Zhuhai, then egg tarts and pork-chop buns in Macao.
A Yangzhou Hotel Near the Old Canal: Compact Rooms and Useful Shared Spaces
A closer look at the Heyi Zhishang experience branch for Yangzhou’s old canal and Dongguan Street, from its room layout to laundry, dining and family spaces.
A Courtyard-Style Hotel Base for a Stay in Zhouzhuang
A look at the courtyard setting and practical room design of Holiday Inn Express Suzhou Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, with details to check before booking.
Water-Town Weekends near Shanghai and Beijing: Choosing a Base
Compare seven Jiangnan towns and two very different Beijing-area escapes, with an emphasis on what an overnight stay adds.
Getting to Huanglong Island via Sijiao: Plan the Transfers
Understand the separate mainland ferry, road crossing on Sijiao and onward boat to Huanglong before arranging an island stay.
A First Visit to Shangri-La: Monastery, Wetlands and Old-Town Evenings
An introduction to Songzanlin, Lamuyangcuo, Napa Lake and Yila grassland, Dukezong, the great prayer wheel and Pudacuo, with a place for Tibetan food and a sensible highland pace.
A First Trip to Zhangye: Coloured Hills, Old Temples and a Bowl of Noodles
Build a Zhangye visit from city landmarks, the Danxia hills, Mati Temple, Pingshanhu Canyon and Shandan’s horse country, with four local wheat dishes to try.
Understanding Zhengzhou: Henan Museum and the History Beyond It
Begin with Henan Museum’s objects, then connect them with Shang-city remains, the Yellow River and the older commercial streets of Zhengzhou.
Snow Town on a Sensible Budget: Views, Beds and Clear Prices
Explore Snow Town without buying every extra: Xueyun Street, village viewpoints, photo courtyards and the post office, with practical checks for meals, accommodation, shuttles and paid activities.
Three Days in Zhangjiajie: Golden Whip Stream, Yuanjiajie and Tianmen
Spend two days in Zhangjiajie’s forest park, moving from stream-level walks to the upper viewpoints, then give Tianmen Mountain a separate third day.
Getting to Xitang: Choose the Station, Coach Stop and Final Transfer
Plan the last leg to Xitang from Jiashan or Jiashan South, compare coach options from nearby cities, and check return transport and parking before reaching the old town.
First Time in Xishuangbanna: Dai Food, Rainforest and a Jinghong Base
Plan a first visit around Jinghong: respect Dai household and temple customs, try local food and fruit, choose a useful neighbourhood and make time for the rainforest and botanical garden.
Which Yantai Beach? From City Sands to Yangma Island and Changdao
Compare Yantai’s central beaches, the university waterfront, quieter eastern parks, Golden Beach, Yangma Island and Changdao’s pebble-lined Moon Bay.
Four Days in Xi’an: City Museums and Excursions East and West
A four-day framework for Xi’an, from the Stele Forest and pagodas to the Terracotta Army, Famen Temple and Qianling.
How Many Days for Zhangjiajie? Plan the Sights and Ticket Costs
Separate Zhangjiajie’s forest park, Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon before choosing two to five days, then budget for transport, extra attractions and evening shows.
Three Days in Xi’an: Museums, City Walls and a Different Side of Town
A city-focused Xi’an plan combining the familiar pagodas and towers with Guangren Temple, Wuxing Street Church and Dahua 1935.
Xi’an on a Road Trip: Qin Warriors, Tang Pagodas and City Walls
A two-day Xi’an stop that separates the Terracotta Army from the city’s museums, pagodas and evening walks, with room to adjust the pace.
A First Stop in Xining: Museums, Monasteries and Market Food
Spend time in Xining before heading across Qinghai: the provincial museum, Beichan Temple, Kumbum Monastery, Dongguan Mosque and local food around Mojia Street and Shuijing Lane.
Driving the Qinghai–Dunhuang Loop: Private Car or Shared Ride?
How to plan the Qinghai–Dunhuang circuit from Xining: lakes, the Qaidam Basin and Silk Road sights, with practical ways to compare private cars, shared rides and transport costs.
Wuhan for a Weekend: Breakfast Streets, River Bridges and Campus Walks
A three-day Wuhan weekend from Beijing by overnight train: guozao breakfasts, Yellow Crane Tower, the Yangtze bridge, Tanhualin, Hubu Alley, Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan University and East Lake.
Wuzhizhou Island: A Practical Guide to Sanya’s Lover’s Island
Plan a day on Wuzhizhou Island with advice on ferries, electric carts, beaches, diving, water sports, dining and the island’s quieter corners.
Packing for Wuzhizhou Island: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
How to plan a boat trip to Wuzhizhou Island near Sanya: weather, boarding restrictions, banned items, luggage storage and a lean packing list.
A High-Rise Base in Central Wuxi: Hyatt Regency Wuxi
The Hyatt Regency Wuxi sits on top of the Sanyang Plaza metro interchange. What the high floors, the corner rooms, the busy buffet and the old-city sights nearby are actually like.
Wuzhen Before You Go: A Practical Guide to the Water Town
A practical guide to Wuzhen's two visitor areas, the Mu Xin Art Museum, its dye and silk workshops, local food and how to get there.
Xinjiang from Urumqi: Routes to Mountains, Deserts and Oases
Urumqi as a base for the classic Xinjiang itineraries — Tianchi, Turpan, Kanas, Sayram Lake and the Ili grasslands — with seasonal and practical notes.
Where to Stay for a Ski Trip in Urumqi: Three Practical City Bases
A practical guide to three Urumqi hotels for a ski trip, with notes on location, food and access to the city's ski areas.
Urumqi and Beyond: A First-Timer's Guide to Xinjiang
A first-timer's guide to Xinjiang: how the Tianshan divides north and south, when to travel, and how to plan short Urumqi excursions and longer northern loops.
A Spring Family Outing at Xixiakou Wildlife World
A zone-by-zone walk through Xixiakou Shendiaoshan Wildlife World in Rongcheng, Weihai, with notes on animal encounters, feeding etiquette and planning a visit with children.
Driving Weihai: Coastal Routes and Practical Notes
A self-drive guide to Weihai's coast: routes around Liugong Island, Huancheng Road, Chengshantou and the eastern beaches, with driving and food notes.
Tongli for First-Time Visitors: Gardens, a Lake Island and a Boat Ride
A guide to Tongli's Tuisi Garden, Pearl Tower, Luoxingzhou island, hand-rowed boats and Ink Tongli, with notes on pacing and checking current details.
Tianjin Baozi: Breakfast Beyond the Famous Name
How Tianjin's breakfast baozi are made, ordered and judged, plus the neighborhood shops where the city actually eats them.
Tianjin: Jianbing, Old Streets and the View from Above
Where to eat jianbing and guobacai in Tianjin, plus Ancient Culture Street, the Five Great Avenues, the TV Tower and the Tianjin Eye.
When Tengchong's Flights Fail: Baoshan and Mangshi as Back Doors
Tengchong's ridge-top airport closes in rain and low cloud. Baoshan and Mangshi give you a second way in, provided you leave a buffer day and confirm road transfers locally.
Tengchong's War Memorials: The China Expeditionary Force and the Salween Line
A guide to Tengchong's Dianxi Anti-Japanese War Memorial and Guoshang Cemetery, with the context needed to read them: the China Expeditionary Force, the Salween standoff and the 1944 counteroffensive.
Taiyuan's Table: Noodles, Buckwheat and Shanxi Vinegar
A practical guide to Taiyuan's noodles, buckwheat snacks, Jin dishes and breakfasts, with notes on vinegar, seabuckthorn and where to eat.
Jinci Temple in Taiyuan: A Guide to Shanxi's Founding Shrine
A guide to Jinci Temple in Taiyuan: Zhou-dynasty origins, a Northern Song Goddess Hall with life-size clay figures, ancient cypresses, springs and water-sharing legends.
Shanghai by Table and Counter: A Neighbourhood Guide to Eating and Drinking
A neighbourhood-led guide to eating and drinking in Shanghai: Chengdu hotpot, dumplings, a garden Italian dining room, sculpted ice-cream cakes, Taiwanese tea and a Tintin shop.
Hulunbuir Routes: Grassland, Border Towns and Vehicle Advice
A practical guide to Hulunbuir's northern grassland loop, a longer route via Arxan, and choosing a car and driver for long distances across Inner Mongolia.
Photographing the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou
Practical notes for photographing Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden: pavilions, water reflections, framed views, and the quieter corners worth slowing down for.
How to Read Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden
A guide to the layout, history and key pavilions of Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, with a walking route and notes for a calmer visit.
Crab Soup Dumplings Along the Lower Yangtze
Crab roe soup dumplings and crab xiaolong in Longpao, Jingjiang, Wuxi, Suzhou and Shanghai: what distinguishes each style, how to eat them, and where to start.
Shanghai Snack Trail: Dumplings, Bakeries and Food Halls
A loose snack route through Shanghai, with soup dumplings on Huanghe Road, spring qingtuan, food-hall egg tarts, Wukang Road bakeries and old-school cream cakes.
Shantou by the Plate: A Teochew Eating Guide
A practical guide to eating across Shantou, from old-town egg tarts and rice cakes to beef hot pot, dim sum, rice noodle rolls and late-night porridge.
Xiamen on Screen: A Film-Location Guide to the Older Streets
A film-led guide to Xiamen's older streets, island lanes, Jimei campuses, lakeside parks and coastal roads, with practical notes for independent walks.
Planning a Sichuan–Tibet Road Trip: G318, G317 and Serthar
How to choose between the G318 and G317 corridors, work Serthar into a northern route, pace the altitude, and prepare for weather, roads and permits.
Seda and Larung Gar: A Four-Day Road Trip from Chengdu
A practical guide to the four-day overland loop from Chengdu to Seda County and Larung Gar, with notes on transport, altitude, food, lodging and respectful behaviour at a living Buddhist community.
Where to Stay in Sanya: Coast by Coast, and Four Resorts
A practical guide to Sanya's beach districts and four high-end resorts, including Atlantis, The Sanya EDITION, Crowne Plaza Haitang Bay and The St. Regis Yalong Bay.
How to Plan a Trip Around Sanya's Bays and Forests
A guide to Sanya's four bays, its two rainforest parks and the sightseeing clusters from Nanshan to Haitang Bay, with a four-day route that avoids back-tracking.
Renting a Car in Sanya with Children: A Practical Guide
When a rental car makes sense for families in Sanya, plus what to expect from toll-free highways, parking, booking, paperwork and costs.
Three Days in Rizhao: Seafront, Tidepools and Fishing Villages
A three-day route through Rizhao's urban seafront, its northern fishing villages and the reef at low tide, with notes on tides, transport, rooms and seafood.
Rizhao's Coast in a Few Days: Six Practical Stops
Where to swim, tidepool, eat and wait out bad weather on Rizhao's coast, with notes on crowds, fees and safety.
Rizhao on a Budget: Public Beaches, Tide Pools and Seafront Walks
A practical guide to Rizhao's public beaches, tide-pooling villages, seafront landmarks and evening food street, with tips on eating and staying without overpaying.
Quanzhou in Five Days: Temples, Bridges and the Old Port City
A five-day walking itinerary through Quanzhou's old city, its multi-faith monuments, maritime museums and outlying stone bridge and coastal villages.
Quanzhou: A Practical Guide to the Old Port City
How to read Quanzhou through its old streets, temples, maritime history, Minnan food and easy coastal excursions.
What to Eat in Qinghai: Noodles, Breads and Xining Food Streets
A practical guide to Qinghai's everyday noodles, breads, yogurt and lamb, plus two central Xining food streets worth planning a day around.
Qinghai Lake in Two to Four Days: A Loop Through Monasteries, Salt Flats and Mountains
Plan a two- to four-day road loop from Xining around Qinghai Lake, with Ta'er Monastery, Chaka Salt Lake, Qilian's mountains and Zhangye Danxia.
Chasing the Sea: Foraging Qinhuangdao's Tidal Flats
How to read the tides, choose a stretch of shoreline, gear up, and look for clams, oysters, razor clams, crabs and starfish on Qinhuangdao's tidal flats.
Inside Pingyao's Escort Agency Museums
Pingyao's escort agencies once moved silver, grain and letters across difficult roads. The city's agency museums explain the rules, coded speech and calculated caution behind that trade.
Pingyao Ancient City: Walls, Courtyards and the Roots of Chinese Banking
Exchange houses, yamen courtyards, city-wall views, Jinzhong food and ticket advice for Pingyao's walled old town.
Pingyao County Yamen: A Guide to the Old Government Office
A guide to Pingyao's county yamen, from the main court and six offices to the jail, shrines and magistrate's quarters, with a route through the compound.
Penglai: Six Coastal Sites of Myth and Maritime History
A practical circuit through Penglai Pavilion, Sanxian Mountain, the Eight Immortals area, Tianheng Mountain, the aquarium and the old naval Water City, with notes on pacing and sea views.
Penglai with Children: Myths, Coast and a Theatrical Resort Base
A few days in Penglai with children: a castle-themed hotel base, a beach you can walk to, landscaped sites built around local legend, and the practical checks that matter before you go.
Nanchang: River Landmarks and Five Country Drives
City sights along the Gan River, plus five self-drive loops to old villages, forest parks, and lakefront stops within about two hours of Nanchang.
Wagan Soup: A Guide to Nanchang's Meat Patty Breakfast
How Nanchang's meat patty soup is made, why the wagan method matters, what goes into the jar, and where it sits beside the city's rice-noodle breakfasts.
Luoyang Museum: A Quiet Record of an Ancient Capital
Luoyang Museum's ding-shaped building, its two-floor layout, and a collection split between local excavations and Palace Museum transfers, with notes for visiting.
Lushan Without the Guesswork: Transport, Lodging and Trail Tips
A practical guide to reaching Guling, using Lushan's scenic shuttles, finding rooms, handling tickets and pacing the steep walk at Sandiequan.
Lushan: Villas, Politics and Memory on a Chinese Mountain
A guide to Guling, Lushan's mountain town, and the villas, academies, temples and wartime sites that surround it.
Nyingchi: A Softer First Stop in Tibet
A practical, landscape-led guide to Nyingchi in southeastern Tibet, covering the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge, Namcha Barwa, Milin, village stays around Lunang and what the roads demand.
Eating Through Lijiang: Ten Restaurants for Naxi and Yunnan Flavours
Ten Lijiang restaurants for Naxi courtyard cooking, Yunnan minority dishes, local salmon, fried rice, sour fish and noodles, with notes on where each fits.
Lanzhou's Century-Old Iron Bridge Over the Yellow River
Lanzhou's 1909 iron bridge over the Yellow River is still a working crossing. Walk the deck, follow the bank below it, and climb White Pagoda Mountain for the view back.
Lanzhou and the Gansu Highlands: A Practical Travel Guide
How to use Lanzhou as a base for Gansu: a one-day Yellow River route, four road itineraries into the highlands, and what to expect at the Fatai Mountain activity resort in Hezheng County.
Seven Meat Dishes That Explain Lanzhou's Table
A practical guide to Lanzhou's lamb and beef specialities, from hand-grabbed lamb and roast lamb back to jiasa, veal slices and beef shank.
Lanzhou Snack Streets Beyond Zhengning Road
Zhengning Road draws the crowds, but Lanzhou's evening eating spreads out to Jiuquan Road, Minzu Jinjie and the Yuquan Shanzhuang food hall near Zhongshan Bridge. What to expect at each, and how to order.
Lhasa Travel Portraits: Where to Shoot and How to Prepare
What a Tibetan-dress portrait session in Lhasa involves, where to shoot around the Potala and Jokhang, and how to prepare without getting in worshippers' way.
Kunming in Eight Stops: Parks, Karst and Red Earth
A practical guide to Kunming's old campus and Cuihu, Stone Forest and Jiuxiang, Dianchi and the Ethnic Village, Guandu, Dongchuan red land, and short itineraries.
Jiuzhaigou: A Practical Guide to the Three Valleys
How to plan a visit to Jiuzhaigou's three valleys: which lakes and waterfalls are worth the time, how to use the shuttle buses, where to walk, what to eat, and how to get there from Chengdu.
Jingdezhen: A Guide to the Ceramics City
A practical guide to Jingdezhen's ceramics: university campuses, city museums, markets, Sanbao studios and the kiln villages of Fuliang County.
Jingdezhen in Clay: Markets, Old Kilns and Working Studios
Where to look at ceramics in Jingdezhen: the Le Tian market, the shops along Xinchang East Road, the derelict old ceramic factory, and the working workshops at the Ancient Kiln museum.
Jiayuguan: A Guide to the Ming Wall's Western Pass
Practical notes on Jiayuguan's fort, museums, tomb murals, rock art and desert-edge stops, with context for the western end of the Ming wall.
Jiayuguan Fantawild: A Practical Day Guide to Rides and Fireworks
A practical guide to Jiayuguan Fantawild in Gansu: getting there, which rides to prioritise, food, height restrictions and the evening fireworks.
Baotu Spring Park: A Guide to Jinan's Number One Spring
What to see at Baotu Spring Park in Jinan, how the gates and buses work, who gets ticket concessions, and which nearby sights pair well with a visit.
Seven Jinan Snacks Worth Seeking Out
A guide to Jinan's everyday foods: spiral scallion pastries, savory tianmo porridge, sesame noodles, braised pork rice, pot-stick dumplings, old tofu and lotus-leaf baozi.
Where to Stay for Huangguoshu: City, Scenic Area, or a Nearby Village
Choosing a base for Huangguoshu: Anshun's food streets, hotels by the scenic-area gate, and design-led guesthouses in the villages and on the cliffs above the Baling River.
Huangguoshu Waterfall: A Practical Guide to the Scenic Area's Routes
How to plan a visit to Huangguoshu's three zones: the Great Waterfall, Doupotang and Tianxingqiao, with notes on tickets, shuttles and seasonal water.
A Family Guide to Hulunbuir's Grasslands, Forests and Border Towns
Grassland, river bends, forest parks, reindeer and the border town of Manzhouli, with notes on seasons, packing and getting around with children.
Eating Through Hulunbuir: Milk Tea, Lamb, Russian Dishes and Local Tables
Where to eat in Hulunbuir and Hailar: Mongolian pot tea and Buryat buns, plain-broth lamb hotpot, Russian baking in Manzhouli, northeastern bone pots, steak pot and late-night skewers, plus what to buy for the trip home.
Hulunbuir for First-Timers: Grassland, Forest and Border Country
A first trip to Hulunbuir starts in Hailar. Choose the southern grassland and Manzhouli or the northern forest and border villages, then allow for long drives and seasonal weather.
A Snack Guide to Hangzhou's Old Streets
Where to eat around Drum Tower, Hefang Street and Gaoyin Street: lamb skewers, fried ribs, stinky tofu, zongzi, ding sheng gao and salty soy milk, with notes on what to order and how to pace the walk.
Hulunbuir by Air, RV and Lake
A route through Hulunbuir using a light aircraft, an RV night near the Moergele River and a boat on Hulun Lake.
Feng Xiaogang Movie Town: Photographing Haikou's Republican-Era Streets
How to visit Feng Xiaogang Movie Town in Haikou: the 1942, Old Beijing and Nanyang streets, ticket options, transport, and photographing the period setting without the crowds.
Harbin in a Day: Cathedral, Riverfront and Winter Light
A one-day route through Saint Sophia, Central Street, the Songhua riverfront and Harbin's seasonal winter sights, with notes on pacing a short visit in cold weather.
Eating Through Guilin, Yangshuo and the Longji Terraces
Rice noodles mixed dry and finished with broth, beer fish in Yangshuo, bamboo-tube rice and cured pork on the Longji slopes, farmhouse cooking near Gudong: where and how to eat across the region.
Guilin’s Two Rivers and Four Lakes: Boats, Walks and Night Views
Boat and walking routes through central Guilin’s linked rivers and lakes, with the landmarks, night views and practical choices explained.
Walking Old Dongshan: A Guangzhou Neighbourhood Guide
A practical walking guide to old Dongshan in Guangzhou, taking in Xinhepu's garden houses, revolutionary sites, small art museums and a compact street route.
Two Days on Gulangyu: Walking the Island's Historic Lanes
A two-day walking route across Gulangyu, linking the Organ Museum, old villas, Shuzhuang Garden, Moonlight Rock and the food stalls of Longtou Road.
Gulangyu Beyond the Ferry Queue: Architecture, Gardens and Quiet Lanes
A practical guide to Gulangyu's ferries, historic villas, gardens and music museums, with routes through the quieter residential lanes and advice on pacing a day on foot.
Gulangyu for First-Time Visitors: Ferries, Villas and a Walking Route
A first visit to Gulangyu needs two plans: a ferry booking and a walking route. Here is how the piers work and where the old villas, lanes and gardens fit.
Gannan, Gansu: A Traveler's Guide to the Tibetan Plateau's Eastern Edge
How to plan a trip through Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture: Labrang and Langmusi, grassland and wetland routes out of Lanzhou, festival timing, monastery etiquette and altitude.
Eating Old Fuzhou in Taijiang: A Street-by-Street Guide
A street-by-street guide to Taijiang's old Fuzhou food: beef soup, yuanxiao, peanut soup, rice rolls and old-style cakes.
Fenghuang Old Town: A Practical Guide
Practical advice for Fenghuang Old Town: seasonal timing, rail and air connections, the nine sights, shopping and photo negotiations, and Miao village etiquette.
Fenghuang on a Budget: Transport, Rooms, Food and Local Shopping
Practical advice for visiting Fenghuang Ancient Town cheaply: rail and coach connections, rooms in the lanes versus the river, where to eat, and how to buy ginger candy, cured pork and Miao silver without paying over the odds.
Mount Emei: Trails, Temples and the Golden Summit
How to plan a Mount Emei trip: trains and driving from Chengdu, sleeping at the base, Qiliping or the summit, food in Leshan and on the mountain, shuttle and cableway logistics, and two- and three-day itineraries.
How to Visit the Mogao Caves: A Practical Guide to Tickets and Timing
How to book and visit the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, with ticket types, passport-holder procedures and the sites worth adding nearby.
Mogao Caves: Booking, Timing and Cave Access
How to book Mogao Caves tickets, what the guided visit involves, why the cave list changes, and how weather and desert conditions can affect a day near Dunhuang.
Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain: A Day from Chengdu
A day trip from Chengdu pairing Dujiangyan's ancient irrigation works with Qingcheng Mountain's Daoist temples, forest paths and local Sichuan food.
Daocheng Yading: A Practical Guide to Western Sichuan's High Country
How the county, the town and the reserve fit together, what the two main Yading walks involve, and how altitude and weather shape the days in between.
Dandong's Egg Guozi: Hunting Down a Breakfast in the Alleys
A practical guide to jidan guozi, Dandong's griddled egg-and-doughnut breakfast, how it differs from Tianjin jianbing, and where to look for a well-known neighbourhood stall.
Mount Hengshan and Xuankong Temple: A Practical Guide from Datong
How Mount Hengshan and Xuankong Temple fit together, how to plan a visit from Datong, and what to know about trails, cable cars, timing and nearby sites.
Bronze, Bells and the Book of Songs at Datong Museum
A guide to Datong Museum's exhibition of bronze vessels named in the Book of Songs, with notes on the Buddhist and Daoist sculpture galleries in the same building.
A Family Guide to Sun Asia Ocean World in Dalian
Sun Asia Ocean World packs four marine venues, three live shows and a mall into one site beside Xinghai Park in Dalian. What to see, how to order the day, and where to eat.
Dalian Bathhouses: Soaking, Scrubbing and Eating in Northeast China
A practical guide to Dalian bathhouses, including Nordic-style soaking halls, family-friendly leisure centers, private suites and Korean-style saunas.
Dalian: A Coastal Guide to Hills, Trams and the Sea
A practical guide to Dalian's ocean parks, old trams, Binhai Road, the forest zoo and seafood, with advice on grouping sights by the coast.
Eating Through Dali: Local Snacks and Specialties
Dali's rice cakes, milk fan, pea jelly, sour fish and Bai dishes, with notes on flavour, texture and where to find them.
Where to Photograph Chongqing’s Layered Cityscape
A district-by-district guide to photographing Chongqing, from a converted printworks and graffiti-covered housing blocks to a cliffside teahouse, the stilted tiers of Hongyadong and the wooded ridge at Nanshan.
Chongqing in Three Days: City Heights, Wulong Karst and Dazu Carvings
A practical three-day plan for Chongqing: monorails and river views in the city, a full-day Wulong karst trip, and stone carvings at Dazu, with notes on pacing and crowds.
Meet-and-Greet Parking at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport: What to Know
How meet-and-greet valet parking works at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, what a proper handover should record, and how it compares with terminal car parks.
Chongqing by the Table: Ten Restaurants and What to Order
A neighborhood guide to ten Chongqing restaurants, with ordering notes for hao'er fish, grilled fish, chuanchuan, maoxuewang and jianghu taverns.
Chengdu's Neighborhood Charity Markets: Local Life Beyond the Landmarks
Chengdu's neighborhood charity markets are Chinese-language, irregular and not built for visitors. Here is what happens at them, and how to behave if you go.
What to Eat in Chenzhou: Hunan's Southern Table
A practical food guide to Chenzhou, from spicy shao ji gong chicken and Qifengdu fish noodles to Dongjiang fish and handmade rice dumplings.
Chenzhou Before You Go: A Practical Guide to Southern Hunan
Practical planning for Chenzhou in southern Hunan: the Dongjiang Lake mist season, rail and air access, and itineraries running from a two-day weekend to a week among mountains and hot springs.
Changzhou Xixigu: Coasters, Cosplay and Winter Lights
A practical guide to Changzhou Xixigu, an animation-themed park in Jiangsu with big coasters, an indoor snow zone and seasonal lantern and fireworks displays.
A Practical Guide to China Dinosaur Park, Changzhou
A zone-by-zone guide to Changzhou's China Dinosaur Park: which coasters to ride first, which shows are worth planning around, how much time the museum needs, plus Dino Water Town, food and where to stay.
When Children Run the Hospital: A Little Doctor Day in Beijing
How Beijing's little doctor role-play sessions work, from the dental chair to the ultrasound room, plus what to confirm before booking with young children.
Eating Through Qiaogang: A Practical Guide to Beihai's Vietnamese Food Street
Where to eat on Qiaogang Food Street in Beihai: seafood sold by the tank, Vietnamese rice rolls and chicken noodles, Lingnan sweet soup, fruit shaved ice and crab noodles, plus what to check before you order.
Winter at Wutai Shan: Roads, Temples and Cold-Weather Basics
A practical guide to visiting Wutai Shan in winter: the southern approach, driving on ice, a downhill temple route, East Peak access, seasonal etiquette and the scams to sidestep.
Three Days on Wutai Shan: Temples in Taihuai and the Five Peaks
A three-day route through Taihuai's main monasteries and the five terrace peaks of Wutai Shan, with notes on road access, walking and the official peak shuttle.
Weizhou Island: A Volcanic Coast Guide from Ferry to Sunset
A practical guide to Weizhou Island's volcanic coast, seafood markets, coral-stone villages and beaches, plus the Beihai add-ons that round out a five-day trip.
The Ferry from Beihai to Weizhou Island
How the ferry crossing from Beihai to Weizhou Island works: passport-based tickets, pier procedures, weather delays, child fares, and what to do once you reach the island.
Weizhou Island: A Practical Guide to Ferries, Beaches and Volcanic Walks
A practical guide to reaching Weizhou Island by ferry from Beihai, choosing a vessel, understanding access tickets, and planning beach, volcanic and village time.
Two Days on Putuoshan: A Practical Itinerary for the Island of Monasteries
A two-day route through Putuoshan's monasteries, beaches, and hill paths, with notes on ferries, shuttle buses, and temple etiquette.
Panjin Beyond the Red Beach: Wetland Museum and Jellyfish Hall
How to pair Panjin's red beach with the Wetland Science Museum and the Dream Jellyfish Experience Hall, with notes on river crab and crab-field rice.
Where to Stay in Lianyungang: Haizhou or Lianyun?
A practical guide to choosing a base in Lianyungang: Haizhou for city transport, museums and Huaguoshan; Lianyun for the coast, Liandao and seafood.
The Lianyungang Table: Cured Goose, Coastal Fish and a Sweet Potato Snack
What Lianyungang eats, from wind-cured goose and Guanyun doudan to sandgoby, Banpu sausage, mantis shrimp and a sweet potato snack called baby fish.
Lianyungang for First-Timers: Mountains, Myths and the Sea
A first-timer's guide to Lianyungang: Huaguoshan and its Journey to the West associations, the Liandao coast, seafood in Xugou, Yanhe Alley after dark and the Kaihai fishing festival.
Lianyungang at a Slow Pace: Mountains, Sea and Old Streets
A district-by-district guide to Lianyungang’s mountains, island beaches, Republican-era streets and city museum, with time allowances and practical checks.
Lianyungang and the Journey to the West
Lianyungang builds a cultural season around Journey to the West: Huaguoshan, city-centre performances, museum exhibitions and local opera, with advice on timing a visit.
Hongcun for First-Time Visitors: Water Lanes, Merchant Halls and a Walking Route
How to walk Hongcun from South Lake to the old trees, with the merchant halls and Moon Pond along the way, plus transport and ticket notes for a first visit.
A Practical Guide to Hongcun: Waterways, Lanes and Village Stays
Plan a stay in Hongcun: how the village's water shaped it, arrival routes from Yi County and Huangshan, two walking loops past Moon Pond and Nanhu Academy, and notes on meals, tickets and travelling with children.