Shanxi Noodles and Vinegar Guide: Knife-Cut Noodles and Local Bowls
If Shanghai is the city of slow braises, Shanxi is the province of the noodle. Tucked into the loess hills of north China, Shanxi grew up on wheat rather than…
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Shanghai Benbang Cuisine Guide: Red-Braised Classics and Where to Eat
Walking into a Shanghai neighborhood eatery for the first time can feel like stepping into someone’s grandmother’s kitchen. The steam, the clatter of enamel spoons, and the deep mahogany shine…
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Sai Kung Guide: Hong Kong, China Geopark Columns, Beaches and Seafood
Most visitors to Hong Kong, China never leave the dense core of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. This Sai Kung guide is for the ones who want the other half…
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Shunan Bamboo Sea Guide: Sichuan’s Green Canopy, Trails and Bamboo Food
When people plan a Sichuan trip they usually think of pandas and peppery hotpot. This Shunan Bamboo Sea guide is for the travellers who want the quieter side of the…
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Badain Jaran Desert Guide: Mega Dunes, Desert Lakes and Camp Nights
Most travellers who picture China’s deserts think of camel trains and endless flat sand. This Badain Jaran desert guide is here to change that picture entirely. Tucked into the Alxa…
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Nanao Island Guide: Shantou’s Coastal Loop, Beaches and Seafood Piers
Most foreigners who reach Guangdong stop at Guangzhou or Shenzhen and miss the coast to the east. Nanao Island, off the city of Shantou, is the largest island in the…
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Slender West Lake Guide: Yangzhou Gardens, Bridges and Spring Blossoms
Yangzhou sits north of the Yangtze, a slow canal city that peaked as a wealthy salt-trading town and kept its good manners. Its signature sight is Slender West Lake, or…
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Wuhan East Lake Guide: Cherry Blossoms, Greenway Cycling and Lake Views
Most visitors fly into Wuhan for the Yellow Crane Tower and leave without realizing the city holds one of the largest urban lakes in China. East Lake, or Donghu, is…
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Five Great Avenues Guide: Tianjin’s European Villas and Bike Lanes
Tianjin is often treated as a half-day stop on the way to Beijing, but that sells the city short. Its most distinctive corner is the Five Great Avenues, a grid…
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Sanfang Qixiang Guide: Fuzhou’s Three Lanes, Seven Alleys and Snacks
Most travelers who come to Fujian fly straight into Xiamen and never set foot in Fuzhou, which is a real pity. The provincial capital keeps a compact, walkable historic core…
