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 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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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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How Many Days Should You Spend in Hong Kong?
Even if you’re reading this post in 2022 and the coronavirus pandemic is a distant nightmare, I imagine—I hope—you’ll find its contents of use.
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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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You’ve Never Seen Winter Like This Before
Visiting China’s Harbin Ice Festival was a surreal, magical experience – and not just because it broke one of my life’s most debilitating existential barriers.
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