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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 May 2026

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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 May 2026

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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.

Updated May 2026

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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.

Updated May 2026

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Huizhou Shexian & Yixian: Whitewash Walls, Horse-Head Gables and Rapeseed Fields

The complete guide to Anhui's Huizhou historic villages — Xidi and Hongcun UNESCO villages with their distinctive horse-head gable walls, the rapeseed flower season turning the valley floor yellow, and the extraordinary Huizhou merchant architecture.

Updated May 2026

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Changsha & Fenghuang Ancient Town: Hunan's Cultural Heart and Miao River Town

Your guide to Hunan's two essential destinations — Changsha's street food culture and Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs, and the extraordinary Miao minority ancient town of Fenghuang on the Tuojiang River.

Updated May 2026

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