Travel across China
Plan a trip through China with practical guides to destinations, rail travel, domestic flights and the cities of the Greater Bay Area.
China travel guides
Traveling in China: A Practical Guide
A practical introduction to traveling across China, from Beijing and Shanghai to mountains, historic cities, tropical Hainan and the country's extensive rail network.
Shenzhen Travel Guide
A practical guide to Shenzhen’s tech districts, parks, waterfronts, neighborhoods and fast transport links with Hong Kong and the rest of China.
The Best National Parks in China
A practical guide to China’s official national parks, what makes each one distinctive, and what travelers should know before visiting.
Moving to China: Visas, Housing and Everyday Life
What to plan when moving to China, from immigration and post-arrival formalities to housing registration, digital payments, healthcare and everyday administration.
China Beyond Beijing and Shanghai: Historic Cities, Mountains and Ancient Towns
Where to travel in China beyond Beijing and Shanghai, from Xi’an and Pingyao to Guilin, Huangshan and Sichuan, with practical route-planning advice.
Yunnan Travel Guide: Ancient Towns, Mountains and Southwestern China
A first-time Yunnan route through Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and the mountains of southwestern China, with advice on altitude, distances and pacing.
Where to Stay in Beijing: Best Areas for Sightseeing and First-Time Visitors
Beijing’s scale makes accommodation choice unusually important. Wangfujing, Qianmen, Sanlitun, the hutong areas and the CBD can all be good bases, but the right one depends on whether your priority is historic sights, evening life, atmosphere or efficient metro access.
Where to Stay in Shanghai: Best Neighborhoods for Visitors
Shanghai is large enough that “central” is not a complete answer to where to stay. The Bund, People’s Square, the former French Concession, Jing’an and Pudong each suit different combinations of sightseeing, business, dining and metro travel.
What to Eat in China: A Guide to the Country’s Major Regional Cuisines
The phrase “Chinese food” hides enormous regional variation. Sichuan spice, Cantonese technique, eastern braises, northern wheat dishes and the cuisines of border regions belong to different culinary worlds, so travelers get more from choosing meals by place and tradition than by a short national checklist.
Transportation in China
China High-Speed Rail: A Practical Guide for Travelers
How to use China's high-speed rail network, from buying tickets and choosing trains to navigating stations and deciding when rail makes more sense than flying.
Train Travel in China: Beyond High-Speed Rail
A practical guide to conventional and overnight trains in China, including sleeper berths, ticketing, passports and station navigation.
Domestic Flights in China: A Practical Guide
How to use domestic flights in China, from choosing airports and airlines to carrying the right passport and deciding when flying makes more sense than rail.
Hong Kong, Macau & Shenzhen
Hong Kong Travel Guide: How to Plan the City Well
A practical Hong Kong guide covering where to stay, how to get around, what to see, when weather matters and how to combine dense city life with islands and hiking.
Macau Travel Guide: Heritage, Cotai and Practical Planning
A practical guide to Macau, from Portuguese-Chinese heritage and Taipa streets to Cotai resorts, ferries, bridge connections and entry planning.
Where to Stay in Hong Kong: Best Districts for Visitors
How to choose between Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and other districts based on sightseeing, food, nightlife, views and budget.
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