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Travelers have been fascinated with China for centuries, and it’s easy to understand why: an extensive and rich culture born within the borders of breath-taking landscapes and dreamy villages have made this country a shining star. But before we can imagine ourselves climbing...

In den letzten 10 Jahren, seit Katie Meluas von Peking inspirierte Ballade "Nine Million Bicycles" in den Charts war, wurde fast jeder Expat, der jemals in der geschäftigen Metropole gelebt hat, gefragt, ob dort wirklich neun Millionen Fahrräder sind. Wenn Sie mich fragen...

If you have ever lived in an apartment building of any sort, you will be more than acquainted with the joys and sorrows of living in very close proximity to your neighbors. The inhabitants of the tulou (土楼) in China’s Fujian Province – literally translated as ‘earth...

No visit to China would be complete without a visit to the Great Wall or the Forbidden City but there is no doubt that these popular sights can be a little crowded, especially around the main Chinese public holidays. But never fear - there are plenty of off the beaten path destin...

They say that one of the best ways to get to know a country is through its food and nowhere is this truer than China, where it feels like every province, city and village is home to a unique culinary style. Here at The China Guide we always try our best to recommend tasty, authen...

China’s network of high-speed railways is one of the most extensive in the world and it is constantly expanding, including into the southern reaches of the country. The bullet train to Kunming travels through the mountainous areas of Yunnan and Guizhou, lands inhabited by...

Visiting a new country, especially one as big and diverse as China, can be overwhelming. Many people may be curious but don’t know where to start. There’s so much material online about where to go and what to see, even just researching China can get stressful. That’s...

The concept of Kung fuWhen most people think of “kung fu”, the first thing that comes to their minds is a proficient martial artist, probably dressed in bright clothes, striking a fierce pose, and with a stern look in his eyes. So it might come as a surprise that contrar...

China officially recognizes 56 ethnic groups, including the Han majority. These groups are incredibly culturally diverse; fifty-three ethnic groups have their own language and 23 have their own written language. Approximately 8.4% of the Chinese population belongs to an ethnic...

Steeped in over 2,500 years of history, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has remained almost unchanged for centuries and is deeply intertwined with the lifestyle of the vast majority of modern Chinese people. The primary source for Chinese Medicine is the Inner Canon of...