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chengdu3 Days in Chengdu: Pandas, Hotpot & Beyond the Tourist Trail
A 3-day Chengdu itinerary — morning at the Giant Panda Base, afternoon at the Jinli Ancient Street, a day trip to Leshan Giant Buddha, and how to eat Sichuan food without burning your mouth off. Practical metro and transport info included.
Updated May 2026
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hong-kong3 Days in Hong Kong: Kowloon Markets, Victoria Peak & Beyond
A 3-day Hong Kong itinerary — Day 1 for Kowloon (Temple Street, Mong Kok, TST waterfront), Day 2 for Hong Kong Island (Victoria Peak, Central, Aberdeen), Day 3 for Lantau Island (Big Buddha) or a New Territories hike. MTR routes and restaurant picks.
Updated May 2026
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xian3 Days in Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & Muslim Quarter
A 3-day Xi'an itinerary — the Terracotta Warriors in the morning before crowds, the ancient city wall by bicycle, the Muslim Quarter for street food, and a day trip to either Huashan or the Huaqing Palace hot springs. Detailed transport and booking advice.
Updated May 2026
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visaChina 144-Hour Transit Visa-Free: Complete Guide to China's Best-Kept Travel Secret
Everything about China's 144-hour (6-day) transit visa exemption — which cities it applies to, exactly how to qualify, what you can and can't do, how to set up your itinerary to maximize 6 days in Shanghai, Beijing, or other gateway cities, and the real-world experience of using it.
Updated May 2026
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budget10 Days in China on a Budget 2026: ¥300/Day Complete Itinerary
A complete 10-day China budget itinerary — the route (Beijing 3 nights, Xi'an 2 nights, Chengdu 3 nights, Chongqing 2 nights), actual day-by-day budgets showing ¥300/day is genuinely achievable without missing the major highlights, budget accommodation options at each stop, cheapest ways to eat, and the specific trains and prices to book.
Updated May 2026
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toolkitChina Money & Budget Guide 2026: Daily Costs, Cash vs Mobile Payment & ATMs
How much does China cost in 2026 — realistic daily budgets for budget travel (¥200-350/day), mid-range (¥500-800/day), and comfortable travel (¥1200+/day). The mobile payment reality (cash is almost obsolete in cities), finding ATMs that accept foreign cards, currency exchange rates and best places to exchange, and which cities are most and least expensive.
Updated May 2026
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