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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 SIM Cards & eSIM Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Mobile Data Options for Foreigners
Mobile data in China for foreign visitors — buying a local SIM on arrival (China Unicom 'Tourist SIM' at major airports, ¥100-200 for 30 days), using an international roaming SIM (expensive but setup-free), Hong Kong SIM cards that work in mainland China, eSIM options for 2026, and the relationship between your SIM and Alipay/WeChat (they need separate verification).
Updated May 2026
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itinerarySouth China Itinerary 2026: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong & Hainan
South China 2-week itinerary — Guangzhou for Cantonese food and markets (3 days), day trip to Foshan, Shenzhen for tech and modernity (2 days), Hong Kong for the skyline and hiking (3 days), Macau day trip, Zhuhai for Chimelong (1 day), and flying to Sanya/Hainan for beach time (3-4 days). Train and flight connections.
Updated May 2026
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seasonalChina in Spring 2026: Best Destinations March, April & May
China in spring — the cherry blossoms in March (Wuhan University campus, Yuyuantan Park in Beijing), the rapeseed flower fields of Wuyuan in April, the Luoyang peony festival, Yunnan in perfect weather, Jiuzhaigou re-opening after spring snowmelt, and the Labour Day Golden Week crowds in early May to plan around.
Updated May 2026
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Studying in China 2026: Universities, Student Visa & Life as a Foreign Student
Studying in China as a foreign student — the top universities for international students (Peking University, Tsinghua, Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong), the student visa (X visa) application process, scholarship options (CSC scholarship covers tuition and accommodation), student life in Beijing vs Shanghai, and what it's like to learn Mandarin in a fully immersive environment.
Updated May 2026
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seasonalChina in Summer 2026: Best Destinations June, July & August Despite the Heat
China in summer — northern cities are hot and humid (Beijing 35°C+), but the high-altitude destinations are cool and spectacular. The best summer China destinations: Qinghai Lake cycling, Qilian Mountain meadows, the Yunnan plateau (Lijiang at altitude), Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang (warm days, cool nights), Jilin Changbai Mountain. What to avoid and what's worth the heat.
Updated May 2026
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