Travel Guides & Articles | Roam China Travel

Yushu Qinghai Guide 2026: High Plateau Culture, Jyekundo Horse Festival & Tibetan Buddhism

Venture to Yushu in southern Qinghai, a Tibetan cultural heartland at 3,700 metres where the annual Jyekundo Horse Festival transforms the plateau into a thundering spectacle of horsemanship, where ancient monasteries cling to dramatic mountainsides, and where the 2010 earthquake has given way to remarkable rebuilding. This 2026 guide covers the horse festival, key monasteries, the source of three great rivers, local cuisine, altitude advice, and practical transport information for reaching one of the most culturally authentic Tibetan areas accessible without special permits.

Updated May 2026

Read →

shaanxi

Xi'an City Wall Complete Guide 2026: Cycling on the Wall, Gates & Night Views

Xi'an's Ming Dynasty city wall is one of China's best-preserved ancient fortifications — 13.7km of walkable rampart circling the old city. Cycling the full circuit at sunrise or dusk, exploring the gate towers, or doing the dramatic night-lit walk is one of Xi'an's signature experiences. This 2026 complete guide covers tickets, cycling logistics, best times, photography, and combining the wall with Xi'an's wider attractions.

Updated May 2026

Read →

linyi

Linyi Shandong Guide 2026: Yimeng Mountain, Red Tourism & Ancient Civilization Sites

Explore Linyi, one of Shandong's most historically layered cities, where the Yimeng Mountain revolution base meets ancient bamboo strip manuscripts that rewrote Chinese history, and where natural scenery from underground caves to mountain peaks offers surprising variety. This 2026 guide covers the Yimeng Mountain revolutionary sites, the extraordinary Silver Sparrow Mountain Han Tomb bamboo strips, Meng Mountain scenic area, underground gallery caves, local Shandong cuisine, and practical advice for visiting this multifaceted corner of Shandong.

Updated May 2026

Read →

shandong

Mount Tai Shandong Complete Guide 2026: Sunrise Hike, Cable Car & 5000 Years of History

Mount Tai (泰山) is China's most sacred mountain — emperors came here to perform the ultimate feng shan ceremonies, and Confucius himself climbed these steps. The overnight summit hike for sunrise remains one of China's most powerful experiences. This 2026 complete guide covers both the classic hike route and cable car option, booking accommodation at the summit, and the mountain's extraordinary cultural history.

Updated May 2026

Read →

shandong

Penglai Shandong Guide 2026: Fairy Island Legend, Coastal Fortress & Yellow Sea Views

Penglai in northern Shandong is one of China's mythical 'three fairy islands' — a place where immortals supposedly dwell and where the boundary between the earthly and supernatural has long been thin. This 2026 guide covers the famous Penglai Pavilion fortress, the Fairy Island resort coast, nearby wine country, transport connections from Qingdao and Yantai, ticket prices and practical travel tips.

Updated May 2026

Read →

shanghai

Shanghai French Concession Guide 2026: Architecture, Cafes, Art & the Best of Old Shanghai

The French Concession is Shanghai's most atmospheric neighbourhood — shaded by plane trees, dense with Art Deco and Shikumen architecture, home to the city's best independent cafes, art galleries and boutiques. This 2026 guide covers the key streets and lanes, historical architecture, best cafes and restaurants, Sunday markets, nightlife, and how to spend a perfect day exploring the heart of old Shanghai.

Updated May 2026

Read →