Best Winter Destinations in China: Snow, Sun and Hot Springs
When most travelers picture China, they imagine summer crowds, humid heat, and long queues at every ticket window. But the travelers who plan smart go in winter. The best winter…
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Best Autumn Destinations in China: Where to Catch the Fall Color
Autumn is the country at its most photogenic. The best autumn destinations China offers range from golden birch forests in the far west to red maples inside the capital’s hills….
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China 5-Day Itinerary: Highlights for a Short Trip
Only five days? Skip the urge to see everything and do two great cities well. This China 5-day itinerary pairs Beijing’s imperial core with Xi’an’s ancient walls and Terracotta Army…
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China 3-Week Itinerary: The Grand Cross-Country Loop
Three weeks is the sweet spot for a first serious trip to China. It is long enough to cross the country without living in trains, and short enough to keep…
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China Homestay Guide: Living With Locals Across Regions
A hotel tells you about a place; a homestay lets you live it for a night. This China homestay guide collects village stays and family homes where you sleep under…
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Best Boutique Hotels in China for Design Lovers
China’s hospitality scene has grown well past the predictable international chains. If you care about design, the best boutique hotels China now offers blend heritage architecture, local craft, and sharp…
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Hunan Cuisine Guide: The Art of Chairman Mao’s Spice
Hunan cuisine is one of China’s eight great regional kitchens, and it does not hide its heat. This Hunan cuisine guide takes you through the chopped-chili fish heads, the smoked…
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Guizhou Sour Soup Guide: The Flavor of Southwest China
If you think Chinese food is all about salt and soy, Guizhou will change your mind at the first spoonful. This Guizhou sour soup guide takes you into the sour-savory…
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Inner Mongolia Lamb Guide: Grassland Roasts and Hotpot
Inner Mongolia, China is grassland country, and on the grassland the meal is built around one thing: lamb. This Inner Mongolia lamb guide shows you how to eat it the…
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Harbin Food Guide: Dumplings, Sausage and Russian Sweets
Most visitors come to Harbin for the ice, but the food is the part you will remember longest. This Harbin food guide walks you through the smoked sausage, the dumplings,…
