Strolling into Beijing’s narrow, low-rise alleyways, known as hutongs, will give you an intimate glimpse into the city’s culture and the daily lives of its inhabitants. In addition to traditional courtyard residences, the hutongs are full of hidden, hole-in-the-wall restauran...
Navigating a new country, especially one as big and as different as China, can be a scary prospect. You may be wondering how you’ll get from point A to point B during your travels, and which forms of transportation are the most reliable. Fortunately, China has some of the best...
Cruises to China are becoming more and more popular, with most cruise ships making stops at Tianjin Port or Shanghai Port. And while cruises are an excellent way to visit multiple destinations without the normal hassles of international travel, being left to your own devices...
As one of the largest countries in the world, China is home to a vast variety of landscapes, and its diverse terrain makes it one of the best hiking locations on the planet. While hiking is a relatively new pastime in China, the sheer number of natural and ancient wonders within...
Fall is the perfect season to visit China. Temperatures are mild and pleasant, the weather is mostly sunny, and the air is clear. The other benefit of traveling to the Middle Kingdom in autumn? Getting to see vibrant fall colors everywhere you go.
China’s beautiful natural...
The next destination in our Quick Guide series is Xi’an, the former capital of China and home of the world-famous Terracotta Army. Learn all the basics about visiting this colorful and historic city.
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Food is a cornerstone of Chinese culture, and no city demonstrates this better than the country’s capital. Vendors offering a variety of snacks can be found at almost every street corner in Beijing, and no visit to this colorful city is complete without giving these wonderful...
We’re excited to introduce our latest Quick Guide, this time for China’s most populous city, Shanghai. Check out this guide for all the essentials related to traveling in Shanghai, from the top sights to our most popular tours.
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We know the calculus of trip planning. Sure, China sounds fascinating, with its impressive architecture and delicious food. But what about the language barrier?
Mandarin is notoriously difficult to learn, and not everyone has the time and money to spend on studying a brand new...
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...