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China 4-Week Grand Tour Itinerary 2026: Beijing to Yunnan via Xi'an, Chengdu & More

The definitive 28-day China grand tour — from Beijing through Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, ending in Hong Kong. With transport, accommodation type, and day-by-day breakdown for the best 4-week China circuit.

Updated May 2026

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China Tea Culture Travel Guide: Best Tea Regions, Ceremonies & Where to Buy

China's tea culture for travellers — the six major tea types, the best tea-producing regions to visit (Longjing, Wuyi, Yunnan, Huangshan), tea ceremony experiences, how to buy quality tea without being scammed, and the cultural context behind Chinese tea traditions.

Updated May 2026

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Dali Cangshan Mountain & Erhai Lake Guide: Beyond the Old Town in 2026

Dali's Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake beyond the tourist old town — hiking routes up the 4,122m mountain range, cycling Erhai Lake's 130km perimeter, Bai minority villages on the lake shore, and how to experience Dali the way long-term travellers do.

Updated May 2026

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Nanjing Memorial Hall of the Massacre Guide: History, Visiting & What to Expect

The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre — how to visit respectfully, the historical context of the December 1937 events, the museum's displays, and how to prepare for an emotionally significant site.

Updated May 2026

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China Visa-Free Countries 2026: Complete Updated List & Entry Rules

Updated 2026 list of countries with visa-free access to China — which passports get 15, 30, or 90 days without a visa, the unilateral 144-hour transit visa policy, and the expanding list of countries added to China's visa-free programme.

Updated May 2026

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China Golden Week October 2026: How to Travel Around (or Avoid) the Busiest Week

Everything about China's October Golden Week holiday — why it's both the best and worst time to travel, which destinations to embrace or avoid, how to book transport and accommodation in advance, and how to plan around the 1.5 billion domestic travellers.

Updated May 2026

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