Weizhou Island
A visitor’s guide to Weizhou Island, China’s youngest volcanic island: the ferry from Beihai, the volcano park, beaches, coral church, and seafood.
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Urumqi Night Food: A Halal Grill Tour of Xinjiang’s Capital
Urumqi night markets serve cumin lamb skewers, big plate chicken, and fresh naan. A halal after-dark eating guide with prices, safety, and where to go.
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Day Trips from Urumqi: Lakes, Oases, and the Bazaar
Urumqi opens onto Tianchi Lake, the grape oasis of Turpan, and a lively bazaar. Here are the day trips that work, with train times, permits, and costs.
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Universal Beijing Resort Guide
Universal Beijing opened in 2021 with Harry Potter, Transformers, and a Kung Fu Panda land built only for China. Ticket prices, rides, and honest comparisons.
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Tomur Peak: The Highest Summit of the Tianshan
Tomur Peak, at 7,443 meters the highest summit of the Tianshan on the Kyrgyz border: the Wensu Grand Canyon approach, permits, the climbing window, and access.
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Tieguanyin: Oolong from Anxi
A practical guide to Tieguanyin, Anxi oolong tea: the light and roasted styles, real prices per 500 g, how to brew it, and how to buy without being fooled.
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Tibetan Momo: The Dumpling Guide for Plateau Travelers
Tibetan momos are thick wheat dumplings with yak or potato, served with tomato-chili sepen. How they differ from jiaozi and where to eat them in Lhasa.
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Tianjin Food Streets
Where Tianjin eats: breakfast stalls for jianbing guozi, the Gulou culture street, Nanshi’s old names, Xihu Road, and Bohai seafood with prices.
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Tianjin Citywalk
A Tianjin citywalk guide: concession architecture, Wudadao villas, the Haihe at night, and an honest take on the famous snacks, with prices and routes.
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Tengger Desert
A guide to the Tengger Desert in Ningxia and Inner Mongolia: Shapotou dunes, desert camps, the five-lake crossing, real prices, and the best season to go.