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Quanzhou Travel Guide 2026: China's Maritime Silk Road Capital
Quanzhou (泉州) in Fujian — named by Marco Polo as 'the greatest port in the world' in the 13th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. The mix of Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries, and Taoist temples that reflects the city's extraordinary cosmopolitan medieval history. The Kaiyuan Temple, the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, and the Huian stone sculpture tradition.
Updated May 2026
Read →5 Days in Shandong: Taishan, Qingdao, Qufu & Jinan
A 5-day Shandong itinerary — climbing Mount Tai (Taishan) at sunrise, the beer and beach culture of Qingdao, Confucius' birthplace at Qufu (the Three Kongs: Mansion, Temple, Cemetery), and the spring-fed pools of Jinan. Train connections and practical booking info.
Updated May 2026
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3 Days in Shanghai: The Perfect First-Timer's Itinerary
A 3-day Shanghai itinerary covering the Bund and Pudong skyline, the French Concession and Tianzifang, and a day trip to the water town Zhujiajiao — with metro directions, restaurant picks, and honest timing advice.
Updated May 2026
Read →Where to Stay in Shanghai 2026: French Concession, Bund & Best Neighbourhoods by Budget
Shanghai accommodation by neighbourhood — the French Concession for boutique hotels and independent restaurants, the Bund area for the skyline view (and premium prices), Jing'an for central balance, Pudong for business travel. Specific hotel picks at budget (¥250-500/night), mid-range (¥700-1500/night), and luxury (¥2000+/night).
Updated May 2026
Read →Day Trips from Shanghai 2026: Suzhou, Hangzhou, Zhujiajiao & More
All the best day trips from Shanghai — Suzhou (25 mins by HSR), Hangzhou (1 hour), Zhujiajiao water town (45 mins by bus), Tongli (1.5 hours), and Wuzhen (2 hours for overnight). Which is worth a full day, which can be done in half a day, and which requires an overnight.
Updated May 2026
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Shanghai Street Food & Local Eating Guide 2026: Xiaolongbao, Shengjianbao & Beyond
Eating real Shanghai food — the best xiaolongbao (Din Tai Fung vs Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant vs local shops), where to queue for shengjianbao at breakfast, the Tongchuan Road seafood market, Yuyuan Garden's street snacks, and neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood eating advice across Shanghai.
Updated May 2026
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