Mid-Autumn Food Travel: Mooncakes on the Move
Mid-Autumn food travel means mooncakes, tea, and a full moon: here are the regional styles to chase, the cities to be in, and how the lunar date moves each year
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Jiangsu Cuisine: Refined, Sweet, and River-Fresh
A guide to Jiangsu cuisine, from Nanjing salted duck and Yangzhou lion’s head meatballs to Suzhou squirrel fish, plus when to eat Yangcheng hairy crab
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Emergencies in China: Numbers, Clinics, Embassies
How to handle a medical emergency in China, with the emergency numbers, how ambulance calls work, foreigner-friendly clinics, and the lost passport procedure
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Stone Forest Yunnan: Karst Spires Near Kunming
A Stone Forest Yunnan guide with the karst geology explained, transport from Kunming, the sub-areas worth your legs, Sani Yi culture, and where to eat before the train back
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A Two-Week China Itinerary for First-Timers
A 2 week China itinerary for first-time visitors that strings Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai together by high-speed train, with costs and food stops
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River Cruises in China Beyond the Yangtze
A guide to China river cruise options beyond the Yangtze, from the Li River and West Lake to the Grand Canal, Lugu Lake, and the Pearl River, with 2025 prices
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Food Photography in China: Light, Stalls, and Respect
Food photography in China runs on backlit steam, wok flame, and good manners: this is the gear to bring, the light to chase, and the etiquette that keeps vendors smiling
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Qinghai Lake: China’s Largest Saltwater Lake
A practical Qinghai Lake guide covering the best months for canola fields, ways in from Xining, shoreline stops, the 360-kilometer bike loop, and altitude tips
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China High-Speed Rail: Routes, Classes, and Tips
A practical China high speed rail guide covering G and D train classes, the best routes with 2026 fares, booking on 12306, and station tips for first-timers
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Craft Beer in China: Breweries to Try
China craft beer has grown from one lager to real brewpubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Qingdao; here is where to drink it and what a pint costs in 2026
