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Tibet to Nepal Overland Guide 2026: The Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Kathmandu

The Lhasa to Kathmandu overland route via the Friendship Highway (G318) — Tibet Travel Permit requirements, the road through Shigatse and Everest Base Camp, the Kyirong border crossing, which permits you need and when, and the reality of this epic drive.

Updated May 2026

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Rock Climbing in China 2026: Yangshuo, Getu Arch & the Best Sport Climbing Destinations

Rock climbing in China — Yangshuo's limestone karst crags as China's premier outdoor climbing destination, the massive Getu Arch in Guizhou, climbing in Guangxi and Yunnan, what grades are available, local guiding operations, gear rental options, and the best time of year to climb each area.

Updated May 2026

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5 Days in Chongqing & Surrounding Area: Yangtze Cruise, Wulong & City Highlights

A 5-day Chongqing itinerary — Day 1 for Hongya Cave and the Jiefangbei CBD, Day 2 for the Yangtze River cable car and Ciqikou ancient town, Day 3 for the Three Gorges starting point or a Yangtze cruise, Days 4-5 for Wulong Karst National Park. Practical transport links.

Updated May 2026

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Chongqing Food Guide 2026: Hotpot, Xiaomian Noodles & What Makes It Different from Sichuan

Chongqing food vs Sichuan food — Chongqing hotpot is genuinely different (oilier, more tallow-based, hotter), the xiaomian noodles (small noodles in bright red oil that are the real everyday food of Chongqing), grilled fish at Nanbin Road, and the night food culture along the Yangtze.

Updated May 2026

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Chongqing Hongya Cave & Riverside District Guide 2026

Hongya Cave (洪崖洞) in Chongqing — the 11-story stilted building complex that went viral after appearing in Howl's Moving Castle and is now one of China's most photographed places. The best time to visit (night for the illuminations), the floors of dining and food stalls, the Jiefangbei CBD nearby, and why the area around Hongya Cave at night is genuinely spectacular.

Updated May 2026

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Where to Stay in Dali, Yunnan 2026: Old Town Guesthouses & Erhai Lake Boutiques

Dali's accommodation divide — old town (古城) guesthouses in traditional Bai architecture (the most characterful option, everything within walking distance, lively), vs the Erhai lakeside boutique resorts that have become increasingly fashionable (gorgeous views but require a taxi to town). The best options at each price point and why both are worth knowing about.

Updated May 2026

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