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Dandong Liaoning Guide 2026: North Korea Border City, Broken Bridge & Tiger Mountain Wall

Dandong is China's largest border city with North Korea, sitting across the Yalu River from Sinuiju. Visitors come to see North Korea from the Chinese side via the famous Broken Bridge, take boat tours along the riverfront, and visit the Eastern endpoint of the Ming Great Wall at Tiger Mountain. This guide covers the border sights, what you can and cannot see, Tiger Mountain, and practical Dandong logistics.

Updated May 2026

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Xingcheng Liaoning Guide 2026: Last Intact Ming Dynasty City Wall & Bohai Sea Beach

Xingcheng on the Bohai Sea coast of Liaoning has the most complete Ming Dynasty city wall in China — a nearly intact rectangular circuit of ramparts, towers, and gates enclosing a living old town. Combined with a surprisingly pleasant beach and natural hot springs, Xingcheng makes an excellent stop on any northeast China itinerary. This guide covers the wall, the beach, the hot springs, and practical travel details.

Updated May 2026

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Where to Stay in Lijiang 2026: Old Town Guesthouses vs New City Hotels

The Lijiang accommodation decision — staying inside the UNESCO old town (atmospheric Naxi wooden guesthouses, no cars, alleys, incredible ambience but limited facilities) vs modern hotels in the new city (better service, taxi access, but generic). Price ranges, specific guesthouse picks, and why the old town is worth paying more for if your budget allows.

Updated May 2026

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Southwest Guizhou Travel Guide 2026: Buyi Villages, Huangguoshu & Waterfall Country

The Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树瀑布) area and the surrounding Buyi (布依族) minority villages in Guizhou — the Huangguoshu Falls (the largest waterfall in China at 77m wide), the water curtain cave behind the falls, Buyi stone-built villages like Shitou Village, and the Silong Gorge walking route through the Huangguoshu scenic area.

Updated May 2026

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Longji Rice Terraces Guide 2026: Ping'an & Dazhai Viewpoints from Guilin

The Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Rice Terraces in Guangxi — the two main viewing areas (Ping'an Village for sunrise over the Zhuang terraces, Dazhai for the steeper Yao minority terraces), the best seasons (May for emerald green, October for golden harvest), and the homestay culture in the minority villages perched above the terraces.

Updated May 2026

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Lugu Lake Guide: Yunnan's Sacred Matriarchal Lake & the Mosuo Walking Marriage Culture

Lugu Lake on the Yunnan-Sichuan border — the turquoise high-altitude lake, the Mosuo people and their unique matriarchal society with 'walking marriage' traditions, the pig-trough canoe experience, and how to visit respectfully.

Updated May 2026

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