China Travel Tips
China isn't a country - it's a different world. Unless you have a couple of years and unlimited patience, it's best to follow a loose itinerary here, such as following the Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi River, or exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi Province.
From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the desert landscapes of Xinjiang, China is a land of cultural and geographic schisms. It's not that it has completely done away with its Maoist past - it's more that the yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced by the yang of economic pragmatism.
Lantern Festival 2012
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of January on the lunar calendar (February 6th on the Western calendar). Lanterns of different styles can be found in the old town bazaar of Shanghai . Continue Reading »
Shangai - a view of the Pudong skyline
Shanghai is the largest and dynamic city of China. Shangai is also known as the and quot;New York and quot; of the East: a modern and fascinating city that will surprise you ! Continue Reading »
Take a Bund Huangpu River Cruise
Shanghai stands unparalleled as the largest city in the world. Following its rapid development over the last two decades it has become a leading global city, with significant influence in ... Continue Reading »
Tang Bao in Shanghai
Tang Bao can refer to XiaoLongBao in Shanghai, but more often as the name of a big soup-filled dumpling. It is a bun with soup inside. You do not find much stuffing like the common meat/vegetable ... Continue Reading »
The Summer Palace
You can't miss a visit to the most perfectly preserved imperial garden. The Summer Palace has been inscribed on the World Heritage list by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ... Continue Reading »
Xian and the Terra Cotta Warriors and Hourses
A MUST SEE ... it's difficult to describe emotions and feelings standing in front of the terra cotta warriors ... Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting ... Continue Reading »
Xian Suggested Itineraries
Topping the list of sights in and around Xian are the Terracotta Warriors, the Muslim Quarter and the City Walls. With a little more time, you can discover countless other sights including pagodas, ... Continue Reading »
Guilin Suggested Itineraries
Say “Guilin” and watch the looks of rapture (and pride) on the faces of Chinese people. Dotted with supernaturally lovely karst topography gracing the Li River (Lí Jiāng) - these bizarre ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Shanghai: Suggested Itineraries
Since 1990 Shanghai has grown at a startling rate, to become the largest centre of commerce and business in central China and largest cargo pot in the world. The city is a huge draw for tourists, who ... Continue Reading »
Beijing Suggested Itineraries
Beijing is a wonderful mixture of the ancient and the modern, the past and the present. A true ancient citadel with a history of Emperors and temples, it is now the seat of communist power with a ... Continue Reading »
Tea Houses
Teahouses are everywhere in Shanghai–certainly no surprise given that tea is an integral part of the history, culture and daily life in China. Today, the teahouse serves as a meeting place for people ... Continue Reading »
5 Ways to Enjoy a Relaxing Day in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Located in southwest China , Sichuan is known for being a sleepy place to do some quiet tourism. Similarly, in its largest city, Chengdu, having a laid-back day is at the forefront of most ... Continue Reading »
Avenue of the Stars: Hollywood in China
Modeled on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame , the Avenue of Stars is located on the eastern side of tourist attractions on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was ... Continue Reading »
China’s Suzhou Canals
The city of Suzhou in Eastern China is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the world’s most-populous country. Among the most magnetic draws is the ancient system of ... Continue Reading »
Chinese Eating Etiquette
Many of us know that sticking chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice is considered inauspicious, right? Well, when it comes to Chinese table manners that’s just the beginning. Here are a few things ... Continue Reading »
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Discover new cities in China to explore in 2012! In our quest to continually find fresh places for you to explore, the Viator team is planning to offer tours in many new Chinese cities this year. Check out the giant pandas in Chengdu and the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou this month!
