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.
Huanglongxi near Chengdu: Streamside Lanes, Tea and Local Food
Plan an easy outing to Huanglongxi, with the dragon-shaped watercourse, quieter lanes, riverside tea and Sichuan dishes worth looking for.
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.
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.
Guishan Island: Coastal Walks, Maritime Stories and Seafood
A gentle introduction to Guishan in the Wanshan islands, with rocky shores, Mazu worship, village stays and ferry planning.
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.
Two Days in Yangzhou: Morning Tea, Lake Bridges and Salt-Merchant Gardens
Spend two days around Slender West Lake and Geyuan, with Huaiyang breakfasts, rock gardens, local crafts and room for an evening by the water.
Three Days on Gouqi and Shengshan: Beaches, Cliffs and Fishing Villages
A relaxed route from Shanghai to Gouqi and Shengshan, with beach time, mussel-farm views, sunrise cliffs and Houtouwan’s green houses.
Three Days in Xishuangbanna: Canopy, Botanical Garden and Elephant Habitat
Give Wangtianshu, the Menglun botanical garden and Wild Elephant Valley a day each, with time in Jinghong for noodles, temples and the night market, plus practical accommodation choices.
Four or Five Days in Henan: Yuntai Mountain, Luoyang, Shaolin and Kaifeng
Use Zhengzhou’s connections to build a route through mountain scenery, Buddhist art and former capitals, without assuming every place is a day trip.
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.
Five Winter Days from Harbin: Yabuli, Snow Town and Hengdaohezi
A five-day winter framework through Yabuli, Erlanghe, Snow Town, Jingpo Lake, Mudanjiang and Hengdaohezi, with village food, railway heritage and realistic activity checks.
Zhangye Beyond the Coloured Hills: Temples, Wetlands and Local Food
Compare Rainbow and Binggou Danxia with Pingshanhu Canyon, make room for Dafosi and Mati Temple, then try Zhangye’s small-pasta soups and chicken with dough rolls.
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.
Eating in Zhenyuan: Morning Noodles, Rice Tofu and a Riverside Dinner
Build a day of food around noodles and fried rice cakes, sour-spicy rice tofu, soft tofu and an evening fish meal by the river.
Shuguang Road, Changsha: Rice Noodles, Neighbourhood Kitchens and Coffee
Follow Shuguang Road from older residential lanes to noodle counters, Hunan cooking, coffee shops and small creative businesses.
Daheishan Island: Coastal Cliffs and an Unhurried Overnight Stay
Choose a brief boat excursion for Longzhao Mountain or stay overnight for village walks, seafood and a slower island day.
Two Days in Changdao: Cliffs, Bays and Island Life
Choose between northern cliffs, southern headlands and a boat excursion, with practical ideas for ferries, guesthouses and seafood meals.
A Slow Weekend in Xitang: Canal Walks, Small Snacks and Lanterns
Spend a night in Xitang with time for canal walks, shrimp-and-egg snacks, qianshi cakes, sweet rice balls and lantern-lit lanes, plus sensible checks for accommodation, boats and admission.
Changdao Beyond a Beach Day: Cliffs, Island Villages and the Sea
Plan a Changdao stay around North and South Changshan, with Moon Bay, Jiuzhangya, Linhai, fishing villages and possible boat trips to smaller islands.
Yaoli and the Villages Behind Jingdezhen’s Porcelain
Follow the river through Yaoli, continue to Raonan’s kiln remains and water-powered workshops, and visit Gaoling to understand the materials behind Jingdezhen porcelain.
A Slow First Day in Xining: Noodles, City Streets and Kumbum
Leave room to arrive, eat and find your bearings in Xining before spending an unhurried afternoon at Kumbum Monastery.
Spring in Wuyuan with Children: Fields, Villages and Time to Stop
A relaxed family trip to Wuyuan, with a full day in Huangling, short village walks and practical choices about transport, food and where to stay.
A Wuyishan Weekend: Peaks, River Rafts and Local Food
A practical two- or three-day plan for Wuyishan, with Tianyou Peak, Jiuqu Stream, tea-country walks and a guide to local snacks.
A Wuxi Food Weekend: Huishan Breakfasts, Canal Walks and Local Dishes
Eat your way through Wuxi with silver-thread noodles, sweet soup dumplings, savoury tofu pudding and glazed ribs, leaving time for Huishan, Nanchan Temple and Liyuan.
Xishuangbanna Beyond the Checklist: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
A practical Xishuangbanna overview: Jinghong or Ganlanba, botanical gardens and forest outings, night-market food, local transport and respectful participation in Dai celebrations.
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.
A First Visit to Xijiang: Bridges, a Shared Meal and the Hillside View
Spend time beside Xijiang’s river, learn the meanings behind its covered bridges and watch the village lights from above.
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.
Wuhan Between Meals: Jianghan Road, Optics Valley and a Famous Tower
A few contrasting Wuhan outings: Yellow Crane Tower for a first visit, Jianghan Road for an easy walk, Optics Valley for its student crowd and neighbourhood snack streets.
Wuyishan from Morning to Night: River, Temples and Rock Tea
Build your own Wuyishan day around the Jiuqu River, old temples, a tea-valley walk and the local dishes of northern Fujian.
Wuyishan Through the Seasons: Tea Villages and Hillside Walks
Start with Wuyishan’s river and peaks, then make time for Xiamei village, summer lotus fields and the autumn terraces of Houyuan.
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.
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: Xizha’s Canal Lanes and Wucun’s Village Life
A practical guide to Wuzhen’s Xizha water town and nearby Wucun, with canal mornings, bridge lanes, farm tasks and Jiangnan food.
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.
Tanjia Qixiang: A Design Village on Wuzhen's Edge
A design-led village hotel of 38 rooms on the edge of Wuzhen, with a restaurant open to non-residents, a café that turns whisky bar, a tea room, a book room and cycling routes into the surrounding villages.
Wuzhen and Wucun: A Water Town and Its Village Resort
A practical guide to staying in Wuzhen and at Wucun, the all-inclusive village resort beside the Grand Canal: themed rooms, local food, low-key activities and how to pair the two.
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.
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.
Weihai: A Practical Guide to Shandong's Coastal City
Liugong Island's naval history, sunrise at Chengshantou, seabird boats and seasonal seafood, plus where to stay and how to get around Weihai.
Huajiantang Tongli: A Heritage Stay in a Former Girls' School
A stay inside the former Lize Girls' School in Tongli, taking in the courtyards, rooms, tea and games room, and dining in the old auditorium, with notes on Tuisi Garden next door.
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.
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.
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.
Pingtan Island: A Practical Guide to Fujian's Wind-Swept Coast
A practical guide to Pingtan Island near Fuzhou: getting there, when to go, the north and south coasts, stone villages, beaches, seafood and where to stay.
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.
Suzhou in Colour: A Year of Temples, Lakes and Gardens
Where Suzhou's seasonal colour shows up: the New Year bell at Hanshan Temple, autumn crab on Yangcheng Lake, mandarins at Dongshan, ginkgo at Dinghui Temple, maples on Tianping Mountain and plum blossom at Xiangshan.
Shenzhen's Quiet Corners: Four Courtyard Cafes and Restaurants
Four low-key cafe and restaurant stops in Bao'an and Nanshan, from a silent upstairs reading room to a flower-filled garden in Shekou.
Dasheng Hutong and the Shanghai Comfort Food That Stays With You
Fried pork chop, local borscht and red-yeast pork belly at Dasheng Hutong, a restaurant on Shaanxi North Road serving old Shanghai and Western-style dishes in generous portions.
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.
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.
Two Days in Haitang Bay: Island, Hot Springs and Seafood
A two-day guide to Haitang Bay, covering Wuzhizhou Island, Nantian hot springs, seafood at Haitang 68, duty-free shopping and Atlantis Sanya.
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: 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.
Qingdao After Dark: A Guide to the City's Night Markets
Taidong, Licun, Lujiazhuang and the High-tech Zone run different kinds of night market: neon snack streets, metro-side grazing strips and a 600-stall food market in Chengyang.
Xiandao: A Seafood-Led Japanese Table in Qingdao
Xiandao Shangshan Cuisine on Taiwan Road lets Qingdao diners build a long Japanese meal around bluefin tuna, lobster, sea urchin, oysters and grilled dishes.
Qinhuangdao in Four or Five Days: A Beidaihe-Based Itinerary
A four- or five-day plan for Qinhuangdao with Beidaihe as a base, covering Shanhaiguan's Great Wall sites, the resort beaches, birdwatching at Pigeon Nest, the old wharf and the Gold Coast.
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.
Qiandongnan: Miao and Dong Country in Guizhou
A practical guide to Qiandongnan's Miao villages, Dong drum towers, terraced valleys, river towns and sour-soup cooking, with notes on pacing and checking local details.
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.
Nanxun's Plum Blossom Dumpling: A Sweet Rice Cake With a Story
Meihua jiao, Nanxun's flower-shaped rice cake: the Qianlong legend behind it, how it is cooked in a welled griddle, and where to look for one in the old town.
Nanxun in Spring: Canal Greens, Tea and Blossom Weather
A seasonal guide to Nanxun's old water town in spring, from xiuhuajin greens and spring bamboo shoots to tea by the canal and rain on the bridges.
A Night in Nanjing Along the Qinhuai River
An evening walk through Old Mendong, Taoyedu and Bailuzhou Park: small snacks, quiet riverbanks and a late pot of tea in Nanjing.
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.
Winter in Mohe: A Practical Guide to China's Far North
How to plan a winter trip to Mohe: Beiji Village, Longjiang First Bay, the border at Wusuli Shoal, reindeer, Christmas Village and the food that keeps you going.
Lugu Lake: A Practical Guide to Villages, Boats and Mosuo Culture
Notes on villages, road transport, canoe crossings, Mosuo food and the scenery around Lugu Lake, for travellers planning several nights rather than a quick circuit.
Libo: A Practical Guide to Xiaoqikong, Daqikong and Duyun
How to see Libo's karst scenery, including the Seven Small Arches, the boats on Yuanyang Lake, Daqikong's gorge, Duyun's film locations and where to eat beef rice noodles.
Duyun and Dushan: A Food-Led Guide to Qiannan
A practical guide to eating and walking in Duyun and Dushan, southern Guizhou: a compact old quarter, a Qin-Han film set, and the fermented three sours of Dushan.
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.
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.
Five Festivals That Shape Lhasa’s Year
Losar, Shoton, Lhabab Duchen, the Linka Festival and Ganden Ngamchoe, with context on what happens and how to plan around shifting Tibetan calendar dates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Spring Photography Day in Hangzhou: Tea Hills, Bamboo and West Lake
A one-day spring route through Longjing tea terraces, Fayun, Meijiawu, Yunqi Bamboo Path and West Lake, with notes on access and timing.
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.
Haikou for a Weekend: Sea Wind, Arcades and Hainan Flavors
A weekend in Hainan's capital: bay-side apartments, the arcades of Qilou Old Street, sour fish broth and canteen lunches, rooftop evenings and the long crescent of Holiday Beach.
Changying Universal 100: A Film Park Guide for Haikou
A practical guide to Haikou's film-themed park: the rides to plan around, how to get there, and a seafood meal at Dingcun market.
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.
Guilin and Yangshuo: A Practical Guide to the Li River Landscape
A practical guide to Guilin and Yangshuo: Li River cruises, Yulong River rafts, cycling the Ten-Mile Gallery, where to base yourself, and what to eat.
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.
Luoping's Rapeseed Bloom: Fields, Villages and Waterfalls
Luoping in eastern Yunnan fills with yellow rapeseed fields in late winter and early spring. A guide to timing, transport, the Jinji and Luositian viewpoints, Jiulong Waterfalls and Duoyi River, with food and itinerary notes.
Guangzhou After Dark: Late Food, River Bars and Dawn Markets
How to follow Guangzhou past midnight: seafood streets in Haizhu, riverside and Tianhe bar districts, the wholesale flower trade, the surviving dawn markets and morning tea at first light.
Guangzhou in 24 Hours: Tea Houses, Old Streets and River Lights
A day through Liwan's tea houses and antique warehouses, Shamian's concession streets, a Lingnan garden in Panyu, and the Pearl River after dark.
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.
Gannan: Monasteries and Grasslands on China's Tibetan Plateau
Where to go in Gannan and when: Gahai Lake, Zhagana, Flower Lake, Labrang Monastery and the Sangke grasslands, with route lengths, food, altitude and etiquette notes.
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 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.
Enshi: Karst Country and Tujia Culture in Western Hubei
A practical guide to Enshi in western Hubei: the grand canyon, Tenglong Cave, stone forest and river gorges, plus Tujia heritage, local food, transport, bases and itineraries of three to six days.
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.
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.
China's Fruit Seasons: A Regional Guide to What Ripens When
Where China's best-known fruit crops ripen through the year, from Dandong strawberries in winter to Guangdong lychees in summer and Jiangxi citrus in late autumn, with notes on what to look for at the stall.
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.
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 Napoleon Pastry: A Guide to the Layered Dessert
Where to eat Chengdu's take on the Napoleon mille-feuille, from the cream-white shop on Daye Road to walnut classics, durian-and-pork-floss experiments and the teas served alongside.
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.
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.
Weizhou Island in a Day: A Practical Guide from Beihai
How to see Weizhou Island's volcanic coast, old church, seafood market and beaches on a day trip from Beihai, with notes on ferries, tickets and timing.
Dragon Boat Festival, Beyond the Long Weekend: Races, Zongzi and Qiang Rituals
A guide to Duanwu as it is actually kept: dragon-boat races in Hangzhou and Guangzhou, regional zongzi from Quanzhou to Xi'an, and the women-led Qiang festival in Aba, Sichuan.
Bipenggou and Zhegushan: A Two-Day Winter Loop from Chengdu
A two-day winter plan from Chengdu: forest skiing and snow play in Bipenggou, the high-altitude snow park at Zhegushan, hot-spring lodging in Gurgou and yak hotpot in Lixian.
Weizhou Island: A Guide to Volcanic Scenery, Beaches and Village Life
A practical guide to Weizhou Island off Beihai: ferry access, volcanic scenery, beaches, Shengtang church, Nanwan seafood and seasonal notes.
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.
Weizhou Island: Volcanic Beaches, Ferries and Village Food
Ferry and ticket logistics, the volcanic coast at Crocodile Hill, coral-stone villages and market seafood on Weizhou Island, with notes on tides, timing and where to base yourself.
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.
Chaimiduo Farm: A Working Farm Near Shuanglang
A working farm near Shuanglang on Erhai's eastern shore, with a restored pond, livestock, a seasonal growers' market and a farm-to-table restaurant in Dali city.
Qiandao Lake Beyond the Boats: Five Ways Into Zhejiang's Island Landscape
A practical guide to Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang: greenway cycling, the Longchuanwan wetland, forest trails, kayaking, the Water Spirit show, local food and what to sort out before you go.
Qiandao Lake: Boats, Greenways and Lakeside Views
A practical guide to boat routes, lakeside cycling, short hikes, public viewpoints and food around Qiandao Lake, with seasonal notes and safety advice.
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.
Panjin's Red Beach in Autumn: A Practical Guide
A late-autumn visit to Panjin's Red Beach National Scenic Corridor, with transport notes, wetland scenery, rice-paddy art and local crab.
Panjin River Crab: The Autumn Table of Northeast China
How Panjin river crab reaches the autumn table, why the city's coastal wetlands shape its flavour, and how to steam, brine or stir-fry it.
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.
Eating in Lianyungang: Rice Noodles, Street Snacks and Seafood
A practical guide to Lianyungang's everyday food, from breakfast rice noodles and Banpu bean jelly to tofu rolls, crab-shell cakes and seafood around the port.
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.
Islands Off Lianyungang: Sand, a Working Harbour and a Tidal Causeway
Lian, Yangshan and Qinshan islands make three different days out from Lianyungang: a beach with facilities, a fishing quay with sea-eroded rock, and a quiet shore reached by a tidal stone causeway.
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.
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.