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.
3 Days in Macau: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
Even though most visitors to Macau will arrive for a day-trip from neighboring Hong Kong, one day simply isn’t enough to properly experience this multi-faceted outpost. With a history and culture ...
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3 Days in Hangzhou: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
Often visited as a day trip from nearby Shanghai, Hangzhou has much more to see and do than is possible to fit into one day. So enchanting are the waters of West Lake (Xi Hu) and the peaks of the ...
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Experience Tea Drinking at a Traditional Tea Village
Written by Viator, May 2012
There simply is no better way to gain an understanding of the intricate Chinese tea culture than to spend a day in a traditional Chinese tea village. Though tea shops are seemingly scattered around ...
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Visiting Hangzhou’s Temples and Pagodas
Written by Viator, May 2012
Despite being a modern city of over six million people, Hangzhou still prominently features a large number of ancient style temples and pagodas where visitors may feel as if they’re passing time in ...
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Tea Houses
Written by Viator, April 2011
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 ...
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5 Ways to Enjoy a Relaxing Day in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011
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 ...
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Avenue of the Stars: Hollywood in China
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
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 ...
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Beijing and Shanghai by Bike or by Foot
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, July 2012
China ’s
great cities are so massive and imposing that it can be somewhat
daunting to tackle them on your own as a newcomer. Private tours offer a
great opportunity to get to know these ...
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Beijing and Shanghair by Bike or by Foot
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, July 2012
China ’s
great cities are so massive and imposing that it can be somewhat
daunting to tackle them on your own as a newcomer. Private tours offer a
great opportunity to get to know these ...
Read more
China: The Karsts of Yangshuo
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, July 2012
Yangshuo County, near Guilin City in Guangxi Province, is one of the most famous scenic spots in southern China . More than 65,000 karst limestone towers are scattered along the Li River ,
...
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China’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Events
Written by Lydia, December 2012
China ‘s
biggest and most important holiday falls on the lunar new year,
typically in late January or early February, but if your plans bring you
to China for Gregorian New Year’s Eve, you ...
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China’s Great Wall Is Longer than Originally Thought
Written by Lydia, July 2012
It’s no secret that the Great Wall of China
is the longest manmade structure in the world, but according to a
recent archeological study by the Chinese State Administration of
Cultural ...
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China’s Suzhou Canals
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, April 2012
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 ...
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Chinese Eating Etiquette
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2011
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 ...
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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Written by Lydia, August 2012
China ’s
Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Moon Festival, is the second most
important holiday of the year after the Lunar New Year. The event occurs
on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar ...
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Doing what: Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai
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New China Destinations on Viator!
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, the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou and take a cruise down the Yangtze River this month!
