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All travel guides tagged with "southwest-china".
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Daocheng Yading Travel Guide 2026: Sichuan's Last Shangri-La & Three Sacred Mountains
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve in western Sichuan — the three sacred peaks (Chenrezig, Jambeyang, Chanadorje), the high-altitude trekking routes, the season to visit for the red-gold autumn colors, and practical logistics for reaching this remote destination.
Updated May 2026
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Mount Emei (Emeishan) Complete Guide 2026: Pilgrimage, Golden Summit & Monkeys
Mount Emei (峨眉山) in Sichuan — one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, rising to 3,099m. The cable car to the Golden Summit (金顶) and its giant gilded statue emerging from the clouds, the Buddhist temples along the ascent path, the endemic Tibetan macaques (friendly but will steal food), and the route combining Emeishan with the Leshan Giant Buddha.
Updated May 2026
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7 Days in Guizhou: Miao Villages, Huangguoshu Waterfall & Zhangjiajie
A 7-day Guizhou itinerary for independent travelers — Guiyang as base (1 day), the Huangguoshu Waterfall (1 day), the Miao village circuit around Kaili (3 days: Xijiang, Langde, Basha), the Zhenyuan ancient town along the Wu River, and the Fanjingshan sacred mountain. Buses and timetables.
Updated May 2026
Read →Jiuzhaigou Complete Guide 2026: Rainbow Lakes, Waterfalls & Entry Tickets
Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟) Valley — the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Sichuan with its otherworldly coloured lakes (Five Flower Lake is the most photographed lake in China), thundering waterfalls, and Tibetan villages. The timed-entry ticketing system, the best months (September-October for autumn colours, spring for wildflowers), and what changed after the 2017 earthquake.
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
Read →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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