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Guilin: Our Insider Advice on What to See, Do, and Eat

The region around the city of Guilin, in Guangxi Province, is chock full of beautiful scenery, things to do, and rare treats to eat. In fact, the area is becoming increasingly popular with tourists and you...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Yangshuo: Top 7 Things to See & Do

The Chinese regard Yangshuo’s postcard-perfect scenery as “the finest under heaven” rivalling that of even the Great Wall or Terracotta Army – it’s even been emblazoned on the 20 RMB note.  – While Yangshuo’s spectacular...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Silk Road Tours: Our Insider’s Guide to the Top Destinations

Want to make like Marco Polo and explore some of the Silk Road? To help you start planning your voyage along this ancient trade route, we’ve compiled a list of our top destinations. – Despite its name,...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Turpan: Five Things to Do in China’s Death Valley

Labeled as China’s very own Death Valley for its scorching heat and dry landscape, Turpan is actually very much alive with a vibrant ethnic minority culture, China’s equivalent to Mecca, and deserts that bloom. Located...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Five Surreal Landscapes in China

Europe may have been the birthplace of Surrealism but China boasts more fantastical landscapes than the likes of surreal artist Salvador Dali could shake a paintbrush at. – A gravity-defying landscape that inspired the creation of an...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Interview: Ryan LaBar, Ceramic Artist

Jingdezhen was the world’s undisputed capital of porcelain for nearly 2,000 years, yet it lay forgotten until the late twentieth century. Now, thanks to redevelopments and a new generation of artists, new life is being breathed...
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Imperial dragon patterns

How to Choose Authentic Jingdezhen Ceramics

In the heart of Jiangxi province, the city of Jingdezhen represents the gilded age of Chinese porcelain making, where for centuries emperors sought the creations of craftsmen from its lands.You’ve probably heard of ‘fine china’ and here is...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

4 Reasons to Visit Hangzhou and Suzhou in Spring

Hangzhou and Suzhou are well known in China for being slices of paradise on Earth. Spring is the perfect time to visit these two cities and here are our top four reasons why. —  There’s a famous Chinese saying that...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

(Alternative) Must-Sees in Beijing

The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven – these places on the Beijing circuit are classics for a reason. But does Beijing have anything to offer the returning visitor or the first-timer who wants...
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temple of heaven

Temple of Heaven: Everything You Can Do

Although the Forbidden City garners more attention, the Temple of Heaven is arguably just as grand and beautiful. The historic temple should be a must-see on any Beijing travel itinerary. Here’s why. Photo by star5112...
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