China · East China
Beyond the skyline.
Shanghai
A practical Shanghai travel guide for first-time visitors: where to stay, getting around, two-day itineraries, neighborhood walks and local food.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
The city guides
Get to know
your next city.
A little preparation. A better day out. Practical China travel guides for curious travelers: what to eat, where to wander, and how to put it all together.
Start with a city. Explore at your own pace.17 cities · 54 practical guides
China · Northwest China
History, with everyday life around it.
Xi’an
Plan an independent Xi’an visit with a three-day itinerary, Terracotta Warriors booking advice, City Wall planning and a practical local food guide.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · North China
Grand landmarks. Small everyday stories.
Beijing
A practical Beijing travel guide with a three-day itinerary, Shichahai hutong walk, Great Wall planning and essential advice for museum reservations and arrival.
3–4 full days · 3 guides
China · Southeast China
Sea air. Streets worth slowing down for.
Xiamen
Plan your Xiamen trip with a two-day itinerary, Gulangyu ferry and passport guide, Zhongshan Road food ideas, coastal walks and arrival essentials.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · South China
Good food. A city with time for you.
Guangzhou
Explore Guangzhou with a two-day itinerary, Xiguan and Shamian neighborhood walk, Cantonese morning-tea guide, arrival tips and practical city planning.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · South China
Fresh ideas. A little room by the sea.
Shenzhen
Discover Shenzhen with a two-day itinerary, Nantou and OCT Loft creative-neighborhood guide, Shenzhen Bay walking plan, metro advice and arrival essentials.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · Southwest China
Pandas, tea, and time to linger.
Chengdu
Plan Chengdu with a three-day itinerary, detailed Panda Base visit guide, teahouse and Sichuan food notes, arrival essentials and practical neighborhood planning.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · Southwest China
A city of rivers, layers, and late dinners.
Chongqing
Explore Chongqing with a two-day itinerary, Hongyadong and mountain-city walking guide, hotpot and noodle notes, plus practical advice on levels, transfers and arrival.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · Southwest China
Lake mornings, old streets, and Yunnan flavors.
Kunming
Plan Kunming with a two-day city itinerary, a detailed Stone Forest day-trip guide, old-street walks, Yunnan food and practical arrival advice.
2 days in the city; add a day for the Stone Forest · 3 guides
China · Central China
Stone pillars, forest paths, and a little perspective.
Zhangjiajie
Plan Zhangjiajie with a three-day itinerary, Wulingyuan forest-park route guide and separate Tianmen Mountain planning, including bases, tickets, weather and transfers.
3 full days; longer for a gentler pace · 3 guides
China · East China
Lake light, tea hills, and room to slow down.
Hangzhou
Explore Hangzhou with a two-day itinerary, manageable West Lake walks and a Lingyin–Longjing planning guide, including timed reservations, tea stops and station transfers.
2 full days; 3 for a slower pace · 3 guides
China · East China
Garden windows, canal turns, and a slower afternoon.
Suzhou
Plan Suzhou with a two-day garden-and-canal itinerary, a classical-garden visit guide and a separate Tongli excursion, including museum reservations and rail-station choices.
2 full days; add a day for Tongli · 3 guides
China · East China
Old walls, river evenings, and stories in the hills.
Nanjing
Discover Nanjing through a three-day itinerary, city-wall and Qinhuai walking guide, and Purple Mountain planning notes, with separate historic sites and practical transfers.
2–3 full days · 3 guides
China · South China
River bends, limestone peaks, and days with a view.
Guilin
Plan Guilin, Yangshuo and Xingping with hotel-area comparisons, airport and train transfers, a three-day itinerary, Li River cruises, Yulong River routes and a Longji extension.
3 full days across Guilin and Yangshuo · 6 guides
China · Northeast China
Grand domes, warm tables, and a city of seasons.
Harbin
Plan Harbin with a two-day city itinerary, seasonal Ice and Snow World guide, and Central Street–Daowai walk, including winter preparation, indoor breaks and practical transfers.
2 full days; add time for a winter attraction · 3 guides
China · Southwest China
Tiled roofs, mountain air, and time between the sights.
Lijiang
Explore Lijiang with a three-day itinerary, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reservation guide and Dayan–Shuhe–Baisha neighborhood choices, including hotel access and altitude-aware pacing.
3 full days; more for a gentler mountain plan · 3 guides
China · Southwest China
Palace walls, quiet courtyards, and time to arrive.
Lhasa
Plan a Lhasa visit with a gentle three-day outline, Tibet entry and arrival guide, and Potala–Jokhang planning notes, including authorized operators, reservations and altitude-aware pacing.
3–4 days, with a light arrival and room to adapt · 3 guides
Useful before you go.
Handy when you arrive.
Find suggested itineraries, Chinese place names, food notes and links to official visitor information. Pick the parts that suit your trip and leave room for discoveries along the way.