China Travel Guide

With 56 plus ethnic groups (including the main Han group) and a landmass spanning 9,600,000 square kilometers, a China culture tour is not for the faint of heart. Add to this a history of ...

Ancient Chinese architecture can be a bit of a mystery, especially for Western travelers on a China tour.  Wrapped up in cosmology, mythology, and mystical symbolism, you can be forgiven ...

We’ve blogged before about how traditional Chinese architecture can be a little overwhelming and confusing, especially if you’re trying to decipher its meaning on your first China tour. ...

If you’ve ever looked at the traditional Chinese architecture of any ancient building you could be deceived into thinking it all looks the same.  From colorful artwork to gilded animals, ...

A Chinese tea ceremony is synonymous with life in China. Hardly a surprise given that tea has been cultivated in China for more than three thousand years. There’s no doubt that Chinese tea...

The best Chinese tea? Do this countdown with us Wherever you go in China, you’ll hear claims from locals that the best Chinese tea is to be found in their region. Irrespective of whether ...

A little bit like buying a fancy bottle of wine, knowing how to choose Chinese tea like a local can be, well, a little confusing. In fact, because the art and science of tea has a modern ...

There is something utterly calming and restorative that arises from the simple act of pouring boiled water onto crisp, tight tea leaves. The sound of water plunging to the bottom of a pot. ...

If you’re traveling in China early in the year, you’ll probably notice a buzz that seems to creep up out of nowhere. Typically composed and reserved as a people, you may even find a ...

Chinese porcelain – specifically Jingdezhen porcelain – enjoys a history that is almost as expansive as China itself. For travelers to Shanghai, a firsthand experience of ...

Wondering what to eat for breakfast in China? Taking a China tour and confused about the food options? That’s hardly a surprise. China is a vast country and the diversity of cultures and ...

Flying into Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport, you could be forgiven for wondering how everyone managed with the original international airport in this city. Touted as the ...

Shanghai cuisine, also referred to as Benbang cuisine, balances color, aroma and taste. While appearances may not always be appealing to a Western palate (check out Hairy Crab below) –...

The perfect ingredient for creating beautiful travel memories is sampling Shanghai street food, available at any time of day from breakfast through until late in the evening. With Shanghai ...

How do you come up with a list of just 10 popular Chinese dishes in a country with the diverse tastes and cultures of China? With over 30 different provinces, municipalities, and autonomous ...

Zhejiang is a seafood lover’s dream come true. Zhejiang cuisine (or Zhe Cuisine) boasts exquisite seafood dishes and is ranked as one of the eight major cuisines in China. The extensive ...

Curious about Beijing nightlife and wondering how to maximize the free time in the evenings on a Beijing tour? Look no further than this Beijing nightlife guide created by Beijing tour ...

When paying with Chinese money, have you ever noticed that the banknotes show pictures of some of the most beautiful highlights from all over China? Chances are, you didn’t. Money forms a ...