There are countless important distinctions between these two cities—and not just that the citizens of one speak Cantonese and the others definitely don’t.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Hong Kong?
How many days in Hong Kong you decide to spend is ultimately less important than how you spend them.
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China’s Other Capital
China’s former capital is at least as enthralling as its current one, even if both suffer from the same choking air pollution.
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Guilin Isn’t What You Think It Is
When deciding between Guilin or Yangshuo, you need to have a clear idea of what each place is (and isn’t).
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Why They Call It China’s Panda City
Although I had never previously thought I might see pandas in Chengdu, doing so now seems almost compulsory every time I visit the city.
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The Ultimate Gansu Guide
I’ve had an extra several years to refine and improve my Gansu itinerary, which is now more useful than ever.
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Is Beijing or Shanghai Better for You?
Many people weigh in on the eternal Beijing vs Shanghai debate—but few, frankly, are qualified to do so.
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Beijing Starts Here
I’ve been pruning and perfecting this Beijing itinerary for almost 15 years (and counting).
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The Captivating Cities of Southwestern China
Should you visit Chengdu or Chongqing—or both?
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Pandas and Peppercorns
No matter your current mindset about China’s panda city, here’s how to make the most of your Chengdu itinerary.
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A Weekend in China’s Karst Country
Our Guilin to Yangshuo adventure exemplified how spoiled residents of Asia are.
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The Truth About Shanghai
Whether you’re going as part of a larger trip to China or just because, 3 days in Shanghai is all you need for a proper introduction.
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The Ultimate Guide to Gansu
Gansu attractions are some of the most impressive in China, but you’ll need a good grasp of the Chinese language—and a high level of patience—in order to travel here.
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The World’s Largest Village
I was surprised by Chongqing’s beauty. And I don’t mean the Muzak cover all All4One’s “I Swear” that was playing as I waited to clear Chinese immigration, although that was a nice touch.
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China’s Wild West
Follow in my footsteps and head to Gansu, but only once you’ve considered the entirety of this dispatch.
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The Greatest Great Wall Trips
There are as many ways to visit the Great Wall as there are kilometers of the ancient fortress.
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