China Travel News, Stories & Guides
Long-form features, first-person travel stories and practical guides — written by travelers for travelers.
China Travel Guide for First-Timers: Complete 2026 Planning Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs to plan a China trip: visas, seasons, money, trains, food, etiquette and a two-week route.
7 Days in Beijing: The Perfect First-Visit Itinerary
Seven days in Beijing, planned day by day: the imperial icons, the Great Wall, hidden hutongs, food and smart day trips.
A Slow Week in Shanghai: Travel Story of the Bund, French Concession and Hidden Lanes
Seven unhurried days in China's most modern metropolis — the Bund at dawn, the French Concession, and the city's hidden shikumen lanes.
Guilin & Yangshuo: China's Karst Masterpiece — Complete Guide
The complete Guilin-Yangshuo guide: Li River cruises, karst cycling, rice terraces, sunset viewpoints, caves and a day-by-day plan.
China High-Speed Rail Travel Guide: Routes, Booking, Classes and Tips
The complete guide to China's bullet trains: routes, booking, classes, stations, luggage and insider tips for 2026.
Xi'an and the Terracotta Army: Complete Visitor's Guide
Everything you need for the Terracotta Army and Xi'an: tickets, transport, pit-by-pit guide, city wall, Muslim Quarter and a 2-3 day plan.
Zhangjiajie: Avatar Mountains, Glass Bridges and the Complete Hiking Guide
The Avatar mountains revealed: Zhangjiajie's floating peaks, glass bridges, the Bailong elevator and a practical 2-3 day hiking plan.
Chengdu Panda Base Guide: Seeing Giant Pandas and Falling for Sichuan
Seeing pandas right: the Chengdu Panda Base guide — timing, tickets, red pandas, the volunteer programme — plus Sichuan food and teahouse culture.
China on a Budget: How to Travel China Cheaply Without Missing the Icons
Travel China for US$40-60 a day without skipping the icons: budget routes, cheap eats, free sights and money tricks that work.
China Food Bucket List: 40 Dishes You Must Try (Region by Region)
Forty essential Chinese dishes, region by region: what to order, where to find it, and how to eat it like a local.
Yunnan Travel Guide: The Ultimate Yunnan Itinerary for First-Timers
The complete first-timer's Yunnan itinerary: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and the tropical south, with routes, costs and timing.
Tibet Travel Guide: How to Plan a First Trip to Tibet (Permits, Routes, Altitude)
Planning a first Tibet trip: permits, altitude prep, Lhasa's essentials, the classic routes and what travel to Tibet really costs.
Great Wall of China: The Complete Visit Guide (Which Section, When, How)
The complete Great Wall guide: choose the right section, plan the day, hike the best stretches and beat the crowds at China's greatest monument.
Hangzhou Travel Guide: The West Lake, Tea Villages and a Perfect 3-Day Plan
A perfect 3-day Hangzhou plan: the West Lake's classic circuit, the Longjing tea hills, Lingyin Temple and China's most beautiful city.
Suzhou Travel Guide: The Classical Gardens, Water Towns and a Perfect 2-Day Plan
A perfect 2-day Suzhou plan: the UNESCO classical gardens, the canal water towns, silk and the refined Jiangnan cuisine.
Jiuzhaigou Travel Guide: The Fairy Tale Valley, Planned Perfectly
The complete Jiuzhaigou guide: the fairy-tale lakes and waterfalls, the valley routes, the seasons, costs and the perfect 2-day plan.
Hainan and Sanya Travel Guide: China's Tropical Island, Planned Perfectly
The complete Hainan guide: Sanya's bays, the rainforest interior, island hopping and how to plan China's tropical escape.
Dunhuang and the Silk Road: The Complete Desert Oasis Travel Guide
The complete Dunhuang guide: the Mogao Caves' thousand-year art, the desert dunes, the Silk Road passes and a perfect 3-day plan.
Huangshan Travel Guide: The Yellow Mountains, the Sea of Clouds and a Perfect 2-Day Plan
The complete Huangshan guide: the granite peaks, the sea of clouds, the sunrise strategy and a perfect 2-day plan.
Inner Mongolia Travel Guide: Grasslands, Deserts and the Nomad's Horizon
The complete Inner Mongolia guide: the grasslands, the desert, the nomad culture and the practical plan for China's great north.