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The Ultimate Guide to the Great Wall of China
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The Ultimate Guide to the Great Wall of China

Everything you need to know before visiting the Great Wall.

Emma Chen
8 min read
10 Must-Try Street Foods in Chengdu
Food & Drink

10 Must-Try Street Foods in Chengdu

From fiery hotpot to sweet glutinous rice balls.

Li Wei
6 min read
How to Get a China Tourist Visa: Complete Guide
Visa & Entry

How to Get a China Tourist Visa: Complete Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough of the China tourist visa application.

Emma Chen
10 min read
Shanghai for First-Timers: 3-Day Itinerary
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Shanghai for First-Timers: 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect 3-day itinerary for your first Shanghai visit.

James Walker
7 min read
The Silk Road: Ancient Trade Route Travel Guide
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The Silk Road: Ancient Trade Route Travel Guide

Follow Marco Polo along China's legendary Silk Road.

James Walker
12 min read
Guilin and Yangshuo: Karst Landscape Paradise
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Guilin and Yangshuo: Karst Landscape Paradise

Explore China's most breathtaking natural scenery.

Li Wei
9 min read
Chengdu Travel Guide for First Timers: A 3-Day No-Detour Itinerary
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Chengdu Travel Guide for First Timers: A 3-Day No-Detour Itinerary

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Emma Chen
10 min read
3 days in Beijing itinerary
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3 days in Beijing itinerary

Explore what to see in Beijing in three days with iconic royal architecture, scenic lakes, local hutongs and vibrant night views — all while experiencing both the ancient and modern sides of China’s capital.

Emma Chen
15 min read
The Perfect 5 Day Beijing Itinerary
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The Perfect 5 Day Beijing Itinerary

Explore what to see in Beijing in five days featuring the Great Wall, royal palaces, hidden alleyways, scenic parks, authentic street food, traditional hotpot restaurants and one full day of excitement at Universal Studios Beijing.

Emma Chen
18 min read
Essential info and FAQs for visiting China
Visa & Entry

Essential info and FAQs for visiting China

From must-have apps to payment tips, translation tools,and travel hacks, here are things you need to make yourtrip smooth, smart, and stress-free!

Emma Chen
8 min read
Super Detailed Guide: How Foreigners Set up Alipay
Visa & Entry

Super Detailed Guide: How Foreigners Set up Alipay

This guide will walk you through how to register, verify, and use Alipay step by step, making mobile payments in China easy and convenient during your trip.

Emma Chen
5 min read
China SIMCards Guide
Visa & Entry

China SIMCards Guide

How can you stay connected after arriving in China? This guide compares the different options available and helps you choose the best SIM card solution for your trip.

Emma Chen
5 min read
14 FAQs About China’s Visa Exemption Policy
Visa & Entry

14 FAQs About China’s Visa Exemption Policy

Emma Chen
10 min read
Shanghai Travel Guide 2026: The Bund, Shanghai Disneyland, Yuyuan Garden, Wukang Road and the Best Things to Do
Adventure

Shanghai Travel Guide 2026: The Bund, Shanghai Disneyland, Yuyuan Garden, Wukang Road and the Best Things to Do

A complete Shanghai travel guide in English covering the Bund, Huangpu River cruises, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Wukang Road, Xintiandi, Tianzifang, temples, Zhujiajiao, Shanghai Disneyland, and the latest 2026 travel trends.

Chow Zicong
7 min read
Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth
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Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth

Perched on the shores of the legendary West Lake, Hangzhou is one of China's most beautiful and historically rich cities. From imperial-era temples and ancient tea plantations to a thriving modern tech scene, it offers Western travellers a rare glimpse into the soul of classical China — without the overwhelming scale of Beijing or Shanghai.

Emma Chen
11 min read

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