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Beijing Capital & Daxing Airport Guide 2026: Which Airport, Terminals & Getting to the City
Navigating Beijing's two airports — Capital Airport (PEK, Terminals 1, 2, 3) vs Daxing International (PKX, opened 2019 and architecturally spectacular). How to get from each to the city center (express train vs Airport Express vs taxi), transit visa rules, and what to do during a long layover.
Updated May 2026
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beijingBeijing Metro Guide 2026: Lines, Fares, Tourist Routes & Practical Tips
Complete guide to Beijing's subway for first-time visitors — the most useful lines for tourists (Lines 1, 2, 4, 10), how to pay with Alipay or the transit card, airport connections, peak hour reality, which major sights are metro-accessible vs require DiDi, and a map of the tourist-relevant sections.
Updated May 2026
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Chengdu Tianfu & Shuangliu Airport Guide 2026: Two Airports, Getting to the City
Chengdu now has two international airports — Shuangliu (CTU, traditional international hub) and the new Tianfu International Airport (TFU, opened 2021, one of the world's largest). How to know which airport your flight uses, metro access from both, and getting to Chengdu city center.
Updated May 2026
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China 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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Accessible Travel in China 2026: Wheelchair Users, Mobility & Getting Around
Practical accessibility guide to China — the improving wheelchair access on high-speed trains, the reality of accessibility at major tourist sites (Forbidden City has ramps but uneven stones), the cities with best metro wheelchair access (Shanghai leads), accessible hotel options, how to communicate accessibility needs, and which experiences are genuinely accessible vs aspirational.
Updated May 2026
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Adventure Travel in China 2026: Trekking, Rock Climbing & Extreme Experiences
Adventure activities in China — the Tibet-to-Nepal Friendship Highway drive, trekking the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan (one of Asia's classic multi-day hikes), rock climbing in Yangshuo, cycling around Qinghai Lake, paragliding above Guilin, and the less well-known canyoneering routes in Zhangjiajie. Which need guides and permits.
Updated May 2026
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