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itinerarySilk Road China Itinerary 2026: 2 Weeks from Xi'an to Kashgar
The classic China Silk Road itinerary — Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors, departure point), Tianshui (Maijishan Grottoes), Zhangye (Danxia Rainbow Mountains), Jiayuguan (western end of the Great Wall), Dunhuang (Mogao Caves, singing sand dunes, crescent moon lake), Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe ruins), Urumqi, and Kashgar. Trains, flights, permits.
Updated May 2026
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toolkitChina UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guide 2026: The Complete List & How to Visit the Best 20
China has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — the complete 2026 list, the 20 most visitor-accessible sites, how to efficiently combine multiple UNESCO sites in one trip, which are overrated vs genuinely spectacular, and practical visiting information for each major site.
Updated May 2026
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beijingYonghe Lama Temple & Confucius Temple Beijing Guide 2026: Sacred Sites in the City Center
Two of Beijing's most important religious and cultural sites sit within walking distance of each other in the northeast of the city: the magnificent Yonghe Lama Temple — China's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet — and the tranquil Confucius Temple complex. This 2026 guide covers both sites comprehensively, with visiting tips, ticket information, transport, and what to eat in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Updated May 2026
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beijingSummer Palace Beijing Complete Guide 2026: Kunming Lake, Long Corridor & Imperial History
The Summer Palace (颐和园) is Beijing's most beautiful imperial garden — 294 hectares of Kunming Lake, pavilion-topped hills, and the world's longest painted corridor. This 2026 complete guide covers all major areas of the garden, ticket options, best photography spots, how to avoid crowds, and the imperial history behind one of China's greatest landscape achievements.
Updated May 2026
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beijingTiananmen Square Beijing Guide 2026: What to See, Flag Ceremony & Practical Visit Tips
Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and the symbolic heart of China. This guide covers the flag ceremony at sunrise, the mausoleum, what to see around the square, security procedures, and how to combine it with the Forbidden City visit next door.
Updated May 2026
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beijingBeijing Travel Guide: Imperial History, Modern Buzz & Practical Tips
Everything you need to plan a trip to Beijing — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutong neighbourhoods, food, day trips, and how to get around China's capital.
Updated May 2026
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