#中国旅游
Guilin Karst Mountains: Nature at Its Best
"Guilin's scenery is the finest under heaven" — you've probably heard it. But once you arrive, you'll realize Yangshuo steals the show.
Tibet: The Roof of the World
Altitude sickness is the biggest challenge. Lhasa sits at 3,650 meters — most people experience headache, shortness of breath, and insomnia within 6-12 hours of arrival. Start taki
Ten Chinese Ancient Towns Worth Slowing Down For
Over the course of one year, this writer visited more than twenty ancient towns across China. Frankly, many have been over-commercialized — streets lined with wholesale tourist tri
Hangzhou West Lake: Paradise on Earth
West Lake charges no admission, has no fences, and is open 24 hours — almost unique among China's top-rated scenic areas. But precisely because it's free, many visitors wander aiml
7-Day Hainan Island Drive: Sanya, Wanning & Boao
This is the only province in China where all expressways are toll-free. A 650 km loop around the island in 7 days gives you beaches, rainforests, surf towns, and overseas-Chinese h
Silk Road Adventures in Western China
The eastern Silk Road (Xi'an to Dunhuang) is well-developed with highways and hotels. West of Jiayuguan, the landscape and experience shift dramatically — patchy phone signal, gas
The Ancient Wonder: Great Wall of China
The Great Wall has hundreds of climbable sections, but 95% of visitors only know Badaling. Choosing the right section makes all the difference.
Northeast Winter Route: Harbin, Snow Town & Changbai
From Harbin: Snow Town, Jingpo Lake, Changbai Mountain, Yanji, 7-10 days of China's most extreme winter scenery. Best time: late December to mid-February, -15 to -35 degrees Celsiu
Shanghai in 3 Days: Complete Travel Guide
Shanghai's challenge isn't finding things to do — it's choosing. This 3-day route covers the Bund, French Concession, local cuisine, and Pudong skyline without backtracking.
15-Day Yunnan Route: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
Starting from Kunming: Dali → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La → Meili Snow Mountain → return to Kunming. Total ~1,800 km. Self-drive or private car is most f
The Silk Road Adventure
Many travelers think the Silk Road is just "desert plus ruins." The reality is far richer — you'll cross four provinces, three climate zones, and encounter some of China's most dra
Seven Days Lost in the Mountains of Guizhou
Before Guizhou, my entire mental image of the province was Huangguoshu Waterfall. Then a friend tossed me one line: "Go there and you'll see — Guizhou is the most hidden place in a
Beijing to Xi'an: A Journey Through History
Beijing and Xi'an are two endpoints of Chinese history — one the capital of the last dynasty, the other the capital of the first unified dynasty. A 4.5-hour bullet train spans 3,00
I Took a Slow Train from Kunming All the Way to Beijing
I'll admit it — I'd had a few drinks when I booked this ticket.
5-Day Guangxi: Guilin, Yangshuo & Longji Terraces
From Guilin: Li River, Yangshuo, Longji Rice Terraces, back to Guilin. 5 days to experience the finest scenery under heaven. Public transport covers the route well, also great for
Top 10 Travel Routes in China
Starting from Xi'an and heading west to Dunhuang — even extending to Kashgar in Xinjiang — the Silk Road's appeal lies not in any single attraction, but in the cumulative weight of
Yangtze River Cruise: A Unique Experience
The Yangtze cruise is about slowing down. You stay on a floating hotel, watch scenery shift outside your window, go ashore for day trips, and return to the same cabin every night.
China by High-Speed Rail: How to Link Your Entire Trip on the Bullet Train
Our editorial team did an experiment — 14 days, relying solely on high-speed rail (plus a bit of metro and bus), traveling from Beijing all the way to Kunming, no flights. The verd
Sichuan-Tibet Highway: Route Breakdown & Altitude Tips
The southern Sichuan-Tibet Route (G318) spans about 2,150 km from Chengdu to Lhasa, crossing 14 mountain passes above 4,000m. Allow 7-10 days, passing through Kangding, Litang, Man
7-Day Jiangnan Water Towns: Suzhou, Hangzhou & Wuzhen
From Shanghai by HSR: Suzhou (25 min) → Wuzhen (1.5 hr) → Hangzhou (1 hr) → back to Shanghai. This route covers Jiangnan's finest gardens, water towns, and lake scenery at a relaxe
Xi an Terracotta Warriors: A Complete Guide
The three pits have different strengths — Pit 1 for scale, Pit 3 for detail, Pit 2 for the restoration process. Visit in this order for the best experience.
10-Day Northwest Loop: Qinghai & Gansu Road Trip
The classic Northwest loop starts from Xining: Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha → Dachaidan Emerald Lake → Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Zhangye Danxia → Qilian → back to Xining.
Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Beijing
Beijing has no shortage of sights — what most visitors lack is a priority order. This list helps you hit the essentials first and skip the tourist traps.
Chengdu: Home of Giant Pandas
Chengdu runs on slow. The right way to experience it: pandas in the morning, teahouse in the afternoon, hotpot at night. Don't try to rush through attractions.