Nanxun Ancient Town: The Canal Town With Silk Money
Nanxun is a Jiangnan canal town south of the Yangtze that grew rich on silk, leaving European-influenced mansions and quiet willow-lined waterways.
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Nanjing Presidential Palace: Republic History in One Compound
The Nanjing Presidential Palace layers Ming, Qing, Taiping, and republican history in one walled compound. Here is what to see, how to book, and how to pair it with the old city.
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Mount Jiuhua: Sacred Ground and Cloud Sea
Mount Jiuhua is one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains, with dozens of working temples and far fewer crowds than Huangshan. Here is how to visit and where to stay.
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Mount Gongga: Sichuan’s 7,556-Meter Summit
Mount Gongga, Sichuan’s 7,556-metre Minya Konka: why the summit stays hidden, the Hailuogou glacier you can reach by cable car, the western treks, and the altitude you must respect.
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Mount Emei Guide: Monkeys, Mist, and the Golden Summit
Mount Emei guide: a sacred Sichuan Buddhist mountain with a golden summit, a sea of clouds, and bold macaques that run a toll booth on the trail.
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Lijiang Old Town Guide: Naxi Lanes and Snow Mountain Views
Lijiang Old Town guide: a Naxi cultural hub in Yunnan with canals, stone lanes, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, best used as a base for day trips.
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Laoshan Qingdao: The Taoist Mountain Above the Coast
Laoshan is the Taoist mountain that rises from the sea east of Qingdao, with temples, a cable car, and tea on its slopes. Here is how to visit it from the city.
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Jiuzhaigou Valley Travel Guide: Lakes, Falls, and Tibetan Villages
Jiuzhaigou Valley travel guide: a Sichuan national park of colored lakes, waterfalls, and Tibetan villages, with a Y-shaped layout and shuttle buses.
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Humble Administrator’s Garden: The Largest Garden in Suzhou
The Humble Administrator’s Garden is Suzhou’s largest classical garden and the clearest lesson in borrowed scenery. Here is how to tour it before the crowds and what to eat nearby.
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Hukou Waterfall: The Yellow River’s Narrowest Drop
Hukou is where the Yellow River squeezes through a narrow gorge and drops in yellow spray. Here is how to visit from Xi’an, which side to pick, and the best season.
