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Beijing — China's majestic capital where ancient imperial grandeur meets cutting-edge modernity.

The ultimate Shanghai travel guide for foreign visitors. Discover the Bund, Disneyland, soup dumplings, best areas to stay, and unique experiences in China's most cosmopolitan city.

Chengdu travel guide for foreigners: pandas, hot pot, teahouses & Sichuan opera. Must-see attractions ranked, 1-3 day itineraries, where to eat and stay, day trips to Dujiangyan. Budget $30-70/day.

The ultimate Xi'an travel guide — Terracotta Warriors, cycling the ancient city wall, Muslim Quarter street food, and Tang Dynasty nightlife. Plan your trip to China's historic capital.

The ultimate Guilin travel guide — cruise the Li River, cycle through Yangshuo's karst countryside, hike Longji rice terraces. China's most iconic landscape.

The ultimate Chongqing travel guide — fiery hot pot, 8D mountain city views, Hongya Cave at night, Wulong karst landscapes. China's most dramatic megacity.

The ultimate Guangzhou travel guide — authentic dim sum, claypot rice, the iconic Canton Tower, historic Shamian Island, and Lingnan culture. Eat like a local in China's culinary capital.

The ultimate Shenzhen travel guide — OCT-LOFT creative district, Window of the World, Dapeng ancient fortress, coastal hiking, and the world's largest electronics market.

The ultimate Hangzhou travel guide — misty West Lake, Lingyin Temple, tea picking in Longjing Village, and silk culture. Discover Marco Polo's 'City of Heaven'.

The ultimate Kunming travel guide — Stone Forest karst wonderland, Dianchi Lake, Dounan flower market, wild mushroom hot pot, and Yunnan's ethnic cultures. China's spring city.

The ultimate Qingdao travel guide — Tsingtao Beer Museum, fresh draft beer, Badaguan's European villas, Laoshan Mountain, and golden beaches. China's sailing city.

The ultimate Harbin travel guide — Ice and Snow World wonderland, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Central Street, hearty northeast cuisine, and the world's biggest winter festival.

The ultimate Xiamen travel guide — car-free Gulangyu Island, coastal cycling, Nanputuo Temple, Shapowei art district, and delicious Minnan cuisine. China's most romantic island city.

The ultimate Suzhou travel guide — nine UNESCO classical gardens, Pingjiang Road canals, silk culture, and nearby water towns. China's 'Venice of the East'.

The ultimate Nanjing travel guide — Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, Qinhuai River night cruise, duck blood soup, and the most beautiful plane tree boulevards in China.

The ultimate Zhuhai travel guide — explore the world's largest ocean theme park, island-hop in the South China Sea, cycle the longest coastal road, and see the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

The ultimate Lijiang travel guide for foreigners — UNESCO Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hiking, Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking, Naxi ancient music, and the most romantic ancient town in China.

The ultimate Zhangjiajie travel guide for foreigners — the quartz-sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar's floating mountains, Tianmen Mountain's glass skywalk, Bailong Elevator, and Hunan's most spectacular national park.

The ultimate Luoyang travel guide for foreigners — the Longmen Grottoes' 100,000 Buddha statues, the Shaolin Temple birthplace of kung fu, the White Horse Temple, and China's most spectacular peony festival.

The ultimate Dunhuang travel guide for foreigners — the Mogao Caves' ancient Buddhist murals, the Crescent Moon Spring oasis in the Gobi Desert, Yumen Pass, and the Silk Road's most important artistic treasure.

The ultimate Huangshan travel guide for foreigners — the granite peaks and cloud seas that define China's most famous mountain range, Xidi and Hongcun ancient villages, hot springs, and photography tips.

The ultimate Wuhan travel guide for foreigners — the Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake cycling, the Hubei Provincial Museum's chime bells, Yangtze River Bridge, and the city that emerged from lockdown stronger than ever.

The ultimate Dali travel guide for foreigners — cycle Erhai Lake, visit the Three Pagodas, explore the ancient town, discover Bai minority culture, and enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Yunnan's most beautiful lakeside retreat.

The ultimate Jiuzhaigou travel guide for foreigners — the multi-coloured turquoise lakes, Nuorilang Waterfall, the Tibetan-village culture, and one of the most beautiful national parks in China.

The ultimate Lhasa travel guide for foreigners — the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Namtso Lake, and cultural insights for visiting the Roof of the World.

The ultimate Changbaishan travel guide for foreigners — the sacred Tianchi crater lake, the Changbai Waterfall, volcanic hot springs, hiking trails, and one of China's most dramatic natural wonders on the North Korean border.

The ultimate Kashgar travel guide for foreigners — the Id Kah Mosque, the labyrinthine Old City, Sunday Bazaar, Uyghur culture and cuisine, and the gateway to the Karakoram Highway.