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- xiamen
Gulangyu Island, Xiamen: Complete Guide to the Car-Free Piano Island
Complete guide to Gulangyu Island — the UNESCO World Heritage car-free island off Xiamen with extraordinary colonial architecture, the Piano Museum, Sunlight Rock, and Fujian's finest seafood.
Updated: - sanya
Sanya, Hainan Travel Guide: Beaches, Diving & Duty-Free Shopping
Complete guide to Sanya, China's tropical island paradise — the best beaches, world-class diving at Wuzhizhou Island, Nanshan Guanyin statue, duty-free shopping deals, and practical tips for planning your trip.
Updated: - dunhuang
Dunhuang & Mogao Caves Travel Guide: Silk Road Wonders & Desert Landscapes
Complete guide to Dunhuang and the Mogao Caves — the world's greatest Buddhist art site on the ancient Silk Road, with Crescent Moon Lake, Singing Sand Dunes, and practical visiting tips.
Updated: - tibet
Tibet & Lhasa Travel Guide: Potala Palace, Permits & Altitude Acclimatisation
Essential guide to visiting Tibet and Lhasa — Potala Palace, the required Tibet Travel Permit, altitude acclimatisation advice, monastery visits, and how to experience this extraordinary destination responsibly.
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- hangzhou
Hangzhou West Lake Travel Guide: Cycling, Tea Plantations & the Ten Scenes
Complete guide to Hangzhou's West Lake — the UNESCO World Heritage scenic masterpiece that inspired a millennium of Chinese poetry, with cycling routes, Dragon Well tea culture, Lingyin Temple, and seasonal highlights.
Updated: - lijiang
Lijiang Old Town & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Complete Yunnan Travel Guide
Complete guide to Lijiang Old Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Yunnan — UNESCO World Heritage cobblestone streets, Naxi minority culture, the Blue Moon Valley, and practical tips for visiting at altitude.
Updated: - guilin
Guilin & Lijiang River Travel Guide: The ¥20 Note Landscape & Yangshuo
Complete travel guide to Guilin and the Lijiang River cruise to Yangshuo — China's most iconic natural landscape, the scene on the ¥20 banknote, and the best activities in the surrounding karst countryside.
Updated: - jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou Valley Travel Guide: China's Fairy-Tale Landscape of Coloured Lakes
The definitive guide to Jiuzhaigou Valley — China's most visually spectacular national park with 114 multi-coloured lakes and 47 waterfalls in northern Sichuan. Tickets, altitude tips, best viewpoints, and seasonal advice.
Updated: - huangshan
Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Travel Guide: Sea of Clouds, Sunrise & Hiking
Complete guide to Mount Huangshan — China's most iconic mountain, famous for its sea of clouds, ancient pine trees, and granite peaks. Hiking routes, cable cars, overnight stay tips, and the best time to visit.
Updated: - zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie Travel Guide: Avatar Mountains, Glass Bridge & 3-Day Itinerary
Complete travel guide to Zhangjiajie — the real-world inspiration for Avatar's floating mountains. Best hikes, the Tianmen Mountain glass skywalk, the world's tallest outdoor elevator, and 3-day itinerary planning.
Updated: - shanghai
The Bund Shanghai: Night Views, Best Vantage Points & Complete Area Guide
The definitive guide to Shanghai's iconic Bund waterfront — best viewpoints for day and night, the ¥2 ferry trick, nearby food and shopping, and how to experience this extraordinary architectural showcase.
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- xian
Xi'an Travel Guide: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall & Silk Road Food
Complete guide to Xi'an — visiting the Terracotta Warriors, cycling the Ancient City Wall, eating your way through the Muslim Quarter, and getting the most from China's ancient capital.
Updated: - beijing
Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Beijing: Complete Visitor's Guide
Everything you need to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing — booking tickets online, the best route through the palace, hidden halls most visitors miss, and tips from frequent visitors.
Updated: - beijing
Great Wall of China Travel Guide: Best Sections, Tips & Getting There
The ultimate guide to visiting the Great Wall of China — best sections for first-timers, how to avoid the crowds, transportation from Beijing, tickets, and insider tips from thousands of local travelers.
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- dali
Dali Travel Guide: Ancient Town, Erhai Lake & Yunnan's Most Beloved Escape
Dali is where travellers come to slow down — a 700-year-old walled town beside a mountain lake in Yunnan province, home to the Bai minority, tie-dye textiles, and some of China's most relaxed café culture.
Updated: - guilin
Guilin Travel Guide: Li River Karst Mountains, Yangshuo & the Longji Rice Terraces
Guilin's jagged limestone karst mountains and jade-green rivers are among China's most iconic landscapes. Here is how to explore them without the crowds — Li River cruise, Yangshuo, Longji terraces and more.
Updated: - chengdu
Chengdu Travel Guide: Giant Pandas, Sichuan Hotpot & a City That Knows How to Live
Chengdu is China's most relaxed major city — famous for giant pandas, the world's spiciest cuisine, teahouse culture, and its role as the gateway to Tibet and the Sichuan highlands.
Updated: - xian
Xi'an Travel Guide: Terracotta Warriors, the Silk Road & Muslim Quarter Food
Xi'an was the starting point of the Silk Road and capital of 13 Chinese dynasties. Our guide covers the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and how to do it all in 3–4 days.
Updated: - shanghai
Shanghai Travel Guide: The Bund, Art Deco Glamour & the City That Never Sleeps
Plan your Shanghai trip with our complete guide — the Bund, Pudong skyline, Yu Garden, French Concession, local food, nightlife, and day trip ideas.
Updated: - beijing
Beijing Travel Guide: Imperial History, Modern Buzz & Practical Tips
Everything you need to plan a trip to Beijing — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutong neighbourhoods, food, day trips, and how to get around China's capital.
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- transport
Getting Around China in 2025: A Complete Guide to High-Speed Trains, Metros & More
China's high-speed rail network is the world's largest. Here is exactly how to book tickets, navigate stations, and travel between cities like a local — even without Mandarin.
Updated: - apps
Essential Apps for Travelling China in 2025 (And How to Stay Connected)
The definitive list of apps every international traveller needs in China — maps, transport, translation, food — plus honest advice on internet access and the Great Firewall.
Updated: - payment
Money & Payment in China 2025: How Foreigners Can Use Alipay and WeChat Pay
China is nearly cashless — here is exactly how to link your foreign Visa/Mastercard to Alipay and WeChat Pay so you can pay everywhere from street stalls to five-star restaurants.
Updated: - visa
China Visa & Entry Guide 2025: 144-Hour & 15-Day Transit Visa-Free Explained
Everything international travellers need to know about entering China in 2025 — tourist visas, the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, and the expanded 15-day visa-free program.
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