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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Why are China’s ‘Old Towns so Boring?

The Brown Sugar Craft Shop designed by architect Xu Tiantian in Songyang in 2017. Photo: Wang Ziling “Stop barking,” an old man yelled at his dog, who was voicing his objection to my photo-taking. The...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Why You Should Still Travel to China Amid Trade War

Tourists take photos among flowers in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province on March 31. Photo: IC Photo A few weeks back, I took my daughters back to China to visit their grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins —...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’

The Chongsheng Three Pagodas in Dali are seen from the air on March 27, 2019. Photo: VCG I once hated Dali. Growing up in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Yunnan, southwest China, I...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling China With Your Family

By Zhang Mei (May 18, 2019) With summer temperatures so high, you may find yourself carrying your child through the Forbidden City, our columnist writes. Photo: VCG The end of the school year is nearing,...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Top Tips for Family Travel in China

Traveling with your family can be challenging, perhaps even more so if that includes children: not all activities are universally enjoyable and travel styles can clash. One person may be bored out of their mind...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

China’s Most Exciting New Hotels to Visit in 2019

Foreigners come to China not only for work or investment, but also to sample the country’s many landscapes, its long history and meet people from a wide range of cultures and traditions. In that process...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

How to Visit the Great Wall from Beijing

Seeing the Great Wall of China is on many travelers’ ‘to-do’ list and it’s certainly high on our list of recommendations for Beijing.  But which section of the wall should you visit? And what should you...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Best Nature Reserves in China

When it comes to big-time player China, we are all too often swept up by images of teeming metropolises and industrial epicenters. A land full of immense contrasts, China’s natural resources have, throughout the country’s...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

LGBT Travel in China

If you identify as LGBT, you may be wondering if China is a good option for a vacation. We’re here to take the stress out of your trip and will be happy to address any...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Top Hotels for Fitness Centers and Yoga in China

As International Yoga Day (June 21st) fast approaches, it’s time to dust off our mats and practice our downward-facing dogs once more. With the benefits of yoga on our body and mind becoming ever more apparent,...
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