Articles · 10 articles
Destinations and inspiration
Cities and regions worth seeing – from Chongqing to the tropics.
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Beijing in 3–4 days: what to see in China's capital
Beijing in 3–4 days: the Forbidden City and how to book it, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutongs and duck. Where to stay, getting around.
11 min read - 2.2
Shanghai in 2–4 days: what to see in China's biggest city
Shanghai in 2–4 days: the Bund at night, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, the French Concession, a water town and xiaolongbao. Where to stay and how to get around.
10 min read - 2.3
Xi'an in 2–3 days: what to see in China's ancient capital
Xi'an in 2–3 days: Terracotta Army tickets, cycling the city wall, the Muslim Quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Mount Hua. Where to stay, getting around.
14 min read - 2.4
Chengdu in 2–4 days: pandas, teahouses and spicy food
Chengdu in 2–4 days: the panda base and booking, tea in People's Park, Wenshu, Wuhou, face-changing opera, hotpot, Leshan and Emei. Where to stay, transport.
15 min read - 2.5
Zhangjiajie in 3–5 days: the Avatar mountains, Tianmen and the glass bridge
Zhangjiajie in 3–5 days: the Avatar mountains of Wulingyuan, Bailong Elevator, Tianmen and Heaven's Gate, the glass bridge, Furong. Tickets, where to stay.
13 min read - 2.6
Guilin and Yangshuo in 3–4 days: the Li River, bamboo rafts and karst hills
Guilin and Yangshuo in 3–4 days: the Li River cruise, the 20-yuan note view, Elephant Trunk Hill, rafting the Yulong, Longji terraces. Tickets, where to stay.
12 min read - 2.7
Hong Kong in 2–4 days: Victoria Peak, the Star Ferry and the Big Buddha
Hong Kong in 2–4 days: Victoria Peak, the Star Ferry, the Big Buddha on Lantau, Tai O, Mong Kok and Macau. Prices, Octopus, visas, trains from Shenzhen, hotels.
15 min read - 2.8
Yunnan in 7–10 days: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La
Yunnan in 7–10 days: the Stone Forest, Dali and Erhai Lake, Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. Tickets, trains, altitude, prices.
17 min read - 2.9
Chongqing – the most cyberpunk city in the world
Chongqing in 2–3 days: Hongyadong at night, the metro through a building at Liziba, the Yangtze cable car, hotpot, the story of China's wartime capital and day trips to Dazu and Wulong.
11 min read - 2.10
Sanya, China's tropics: is it worth it?
Sanya on Hainan Island: when to go, which bay to pick (Sanya, Dadonghai, Yalong, Haitang), what to see, what it costs, how to get there and who China's tropics are worth the trip for.
12 min read - 2.11
Xiamen – a travel guide
Coming soon - 2.12
Harbin – a travel guide
Coming soon
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