China Highlights
28 articles in this topic.
Creative Chinese Fusion Dining: Fine Dining to Bistros
China's creative dining scene is booming — from avant-garde tasting menus to Shanghai's Chinese-Western fusion bistros. What it is, the spots to know, and how to book.
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All 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, Ranked
The complete list of China's 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — name, category, province and a popularity rating to help you decide which are must-sees and which are for enthusiasts.
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Cantonese Cuisine: Dim Sum, Roast Meats & Fresh Seafood
A guide to Cantonese food — dim sum, char siu, roast goose and delicate seafood, and where to eat it in southern China.
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China’s Cultural Highlights: History, Temples & Traditions
The monuments, ancient towns and living traditions that make China’s culture so rich — and where to experience them.
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China’s Natural Wonders: Mountains, Karst & Pandas
The most spectacular natural landscapes in China and how to visit them — from Zhangjiajie’s pillars to Guilin’s karst and Chengdu’s pandas.
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China’s Ancient Towns: Pingyao, Lijiang & Water Towns
The best preserved ancient towns in China — Pingyao’s walls, Lijiang’s canals and the Jiangnan water towns near Shanghai.
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Chinese Opera & Performance: Peking Opera, Acrobatics & More
A guide to China’s traditional performing arts — Peking opera, acrobatics, kung fu and Sichuan face-changing, and where to see them.
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Chinese Street Food: What to Eat at the Night Market
A guide to China’s street food — jianbing, baozi, skewers, stinky tofu and more, plus how to eat safely.
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Chinese Tea Culture: Tea Houses, Ceremonies & Where to Try It
An introduction to China’s tea culture — the main types of tea, the gongfu ceremony, and the best places to experience it.
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Dental Care & Health Check-ups in China for Visitors
Why travellers get dental work and health screenings in China — quality, costs, and how to book safely.
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The Forbidden City: Visiting Beijing’s Imperial Palace
How to visit the Forbidden City — tickets, timing, what to see, and tips for China’s grandest historical site.
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Seeing Giant Pandas in Chengdu
Where and how to see giant pandas in China — the Chengdu breeding base, best times to visit, and tips for the perfect panda morning.
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Glasses & Optical in China: Cheap, Fast Eyewear
How to get prescription glasses in China — often made within an hour for a fraction of home prices.
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The Great Wall of China: Which Section to Visit
A practical guide to visiting the Great Wall near Beijing — Mutianyu vs Badaling vs Jinshanling, and how to get there.
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Guilin & Yangshuo: China’s Iconic Karst Scenery
The dreamy limestone hills and the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo — how to cruise, cycle and see the famous ¥20-note view.
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Hainan Duty-Free: Luxury Bargains on China’s Tropical Island
How Hainan’s offshore duty-free shopping works — luxury cosmetics and brands at 20–40% off, and who can use it.
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Huangshan (Yellow Mountain): Peaks Above the Clouds
How to visit Huangshan — China’s most famous mountain, known for granite peaks, twisted pines and a sea of clouds at sunrise.
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Jiangnan Cuisine: The Sweet, Refined Food of the East
A guide to Jiangnan cuisine — Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou cooking, from soup dumplings to red-braised pork.
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Jiuzhaigou: China’s Valley of Turquoise Lakes
A guide to Jiuzhaigou — the Tibetan valley of multicoloured lakes, waterfalls and snow peaks in northern Sichuan.
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Longji Rice Terraces: The Dragon’s Backbone
A guide to the Longji (Longsheng) rice terraces near Guilin — sculpted hillsides, ethnic villages and the best viewpoints.
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Markets & Bargaining in China: How to Haggle Like a Local
A guide to shopping China’s markets — silk, pearls, souvenirs and more — and how to bargain without stress.
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Northern Chinese Cuisine: Peking Duck, Noodles & Dumplings
A guide to northern Chinese food — Peking duck, hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and hearty, affordable Dongbei (Northeastern) home cooking.
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Sichuan Cuisine: Bold, Numbing-Spicy & Unmissable
A guide to Sichuan food — the málà tingle, hotpot, mapo tofu and what to order, plus where to eat it.
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Tech & Electronics Shopping in China: Shenzhen & Beyond
Where to buy gadgets and electronics in China — Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei, what to know about prices, warranties and bargaining.
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The Terracotta Warriors: Xi’an’s Buried Army
A guide to visiting the Terracotta Army near Xi’an — what to see, how to get there, and tips for one of the world’s great archaeological wonders.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Cupping & Herbs
An introduction to experiencing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a visitor — acupuncture, cupping, massage and where to try it.
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Xinjiang Cuisine: Smoky, Central Asian Flavours
A guide to Xinjiang food — cumin lamb skewers, big-plate chicken and hand-pulled noodles from China’s Muslim northwest.
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Zhangjiajie: The Real-Life Avatar Mountains
How to visit Zhangjiajie — the towering sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar — with tips on the park, glass bridge and best time to go.