Places

Honest guides to China's cities, landscapes, and the best bases for exploring them.

Shanghai skyline beside the Huangpu River at dusk
Places

Where to Stay in Shanghai for Your First Visit

Misty sandstone peaks rising above a green valley
Places

Zhangjiajie in 3 Days: Mountains Without the Rush

Historic stone towers along the Great Wall near Beijing
Places

Beijing for First-Time Visitors: What Deserves 4 Days

Karst mountains reflected in a calm river in southern China
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Guilin or Yangshuo: Where Should You Stay?