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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There’s always been a current of serendipity under my Beijing trips, no matter how many days in Beijing I end up staying—I hope the same will prove true for you.
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China’s former capital will exceed your expectations, even if you know exactly what to expect.
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No matter your current mindset about China’s panda city, here’s how to make the most of three days in Chengdu.
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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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The good news is that there’s a workaround to this: Obtaining a China visa in Hong Kong.
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Planning a trip to Hong Kong? Here are my suggestions on how to spend three days in Hong Kong, whether it’s your first trip here or your fiftieth.
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Butterflies cannot allow themselves to be weighed down by memories of life inside the chrysalis.
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Whether you’re going as part of a larger trip to China or just because, three days in Shanghai is all you need for a proper introduction.
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All you need to find out if Beijing is your type of city is a taste – and you can get a sumptuous sampling of China’s capital in just three days.
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