China now offers several visa-free entry pathways, but they do not all allow the same activities. This beginner-friendly guide explains China’s main…
China now offers several visa-free entry pathways, but they do not all allow the same activities. This beginner-friendly guide explains China’s main…
Find the best VPNs for China in 2026, including Surfshark, Astrill, and NordVPN, plus setup tips, blocked websites, legal cautions, and useful…
Key Takeaways Hangzhou (杭州, Hángzhōu) is best understood as a cultural landscape city — not just a checklist of isolated attractions. For…
The Bund is Shanghai's historic riverfront promenade. Discover its 52 colonial-era buildings, top things to do, how to get there, and nearby…
Wuzhen is an ancient canal town in Zhejiang Province founded in 872 CE. Known as the "Venice of the East," it's famous…
Key Takeaways The Summer Palace (颐和园, Yíhéyuán) is not just one palace building — it's a vast imperial garden landscape organized around…
"The City of Canals," "the Venice of China," "a World of Gardens...", and all this a mere 25-minute train ride from Shanghai?…
Shenyang, the largest city in northeast China, served as the founding capital of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty and is home to UNESCO…
Shanghai (上海 Shànghǎi) and Beijing (北京 Běijīng) are the two biggest cities in China, and as such, they’re highly connected. Whether you’re…
From ancient capitals to karst-mountain river towns, China packs an astonishing range of destinations into one country. This guide rounds up 10…
Planning a trip to Yellow Mountain? Our Huangshan travel guide covers the peaks, seas of cloud, hikes, best seasons, and everything you…
Planning a trip to China and looking for useful Chinese travel phrases? This article provides 10 useful phrases for your upcoming journey…
Yangshuo (阳朔, Yángshuò) is located on the banks of the Li River just south of Guilin. Known for its hauntingly beautiful karst…
Nanjing blends major historical landmarks with scenic lakes, leafy hills and lively riverside districts, making it one of China’s most rewarding cities…
Considered by many to be one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Xi’an is a fascinating travel destination. Xi’an is the capital…
Discover Hainan, China's tropical "Eastern Hawaii" — from Sanya's beaches and volcanic geoparks to visa-free entry rules and the best time to…
Discover Harbin, the northernmost major city in China and home to the world-famous Ice and Snow Festival. Explore its Russian-influenced architecture, top…
Trevor James, a.k.a. The Food Ranger, is the most popular food vlogger covering Chinese cuisine. Here are 15 of his best videos,…
What can we glean from looking through the eyes of someone else's world travel? In the case of Peter Stewart, perhaps it's…
You come home from a semester abroad with photos and souvenirs — but research suggests you also come home thinking differently. Annie…
Travel writer Pico Iyer says being surrounded by the foreign "slaps you awake." Watch his TED talk and see why that alertness…