Day Trips from Beijing: Wall, Resort, and Port
From the quiet Mutianyu Wall to Chengde’s mountain resort and Tianjin’s port, a practical guide to the best day trips out of Beijing by train or by car.
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Cycling in Beijing: Hutongs, Lakes, and the Imperial Axis
Beijing still rides well if you know where. Here are the hutong loops, lake paths, and the ride to the Summer Palace, plus how to unlock a shared bike and dodge traffic.
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Beijing Coffee: Neighborhoods and Cafes Worth the Trip
Where to drink Beijing coffee, neighborhood by neighborhood: Wudaoying, Yangmeizhu Xiejie, Sanlitun, and 798, with roasters, prices, and ordering tips.
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Bayanbulak Grassland: The Nine Suns of the Kaidu River
High in Xinjiang’s Tian Shan, Bayanbulak’s Kaidu River bends catch up to nine sunset reflections, with swans nesting in the cold, open wetland for travelers.
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Badain Jaran Desert
A guide to the Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia: the tallest dunes on earth, desert lakes, 4×4 logistics, real prices, and the best season to go.
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Anhui Hot Springs
Anhui hot springs sit at the foot of Huangshan and around Chaohu. Learn the best pools, prices, etiquette, and how to soak right after a mountain hike.
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Anhui Food: Stinky Fish, Hairy Tofu, and Mountain Cooking
Anhui food centers on stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, and mountain produce. Here are the dishes, old villages to eat in, and where to find Hui cuisine.
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Beijing Citywalk: Hutongs and Beyond
Four walking routes through Beijing’s old city: the Drum Tower lanes, the Dongsi hutong grid, the Shichahai lakes, and the 798 art district with times and tips.
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Chinese Cuisine: The Regional Traditions Explained
Chinese cuisine region by region: what divides the eight traditions, how the same dish changes across provinces, and where each style is best eaten.
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Best Places to Visit in China: Regions, Sights and How to Choose
The best places to visit in China grouped by region, from Beijing and the Great Wall to Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Tibet, with the practical detail on each.
