Tianmen Mountain Zhangjiajie: Glass Skywalks and the Heavenly Gate
Tianmen Mountain near Zhangjiajie is known for its Heavenly Gate arch, one of the world’s longest cable cars, and glass skywalks. Here is how to plan the visit.
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Tianjin Travel Guide: Concessions, Food, and a Fast Train from Beijing
Tianjin is the port city a half hour from Beijing by rail, full of old European concessions and river lights. Here is what to walk, eat, and skip on a day or overnight trip.
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Taiyuan Travel Guide: Base for Shanxi’s Temples
Taiyuan is Shanxi’s cheap, calm rail hub for Pingyao and the Yungang caves. Here is what to see in the city, what to eat, and how to stage a temple loop from here.
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Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Nanjing: The Long Stair and the View
The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Nanjing’s Purple Mountain is a free, 392-step tribute to modern China’s first president. Here is the climb, the history, and what to pair it with.
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A Sichuan Food Trail: Chengdu to Chongqing
A Sichuan food trail from Chengdu to Chongqing chases the real mala tingle. Here are the cities, the trains, and the dishes worth the burn along the way.
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Shenyang Travel Guide: The Qing Capitol and Northeast Cold
Shenyang is the former Manchu Qing capital in China’s northeast, with a smaller imperial palace and royal tombs. Here is when to go and how to eat through the cold.
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Shennongjia Forest: Central China’s Wild Reserve
Shennongjia is a UNESCO forest reserve in western Hubei, home to golden snub-nosed monkeys and a wild-man legend. Here is how to reach it and what to see.
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Shanghai Museum: What Is Actually Worth Seeing
The Shanghai Museum in People’s Square holds top-tier bronzes and ceramics, free with a timed reservation. Plan which galleries to see, timing, and nearby food.
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Shanghai Food Neighborhoods: From Street to Fine
Shanghai stacks xiaolongbao, red-braised benbang classics, and a strong coffee scene. Here is where to eat in each neighborhood and what to order.
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Qinhuai River Nanjing: Boat Rides, Lanterns, and Late Noodles
The Qinhuai river is old Nanjing’s lantern-lit vein, with evening boats, a lantern festival, and a riverside snack belt. Here is how to ride it and what to eat along the bank.
