Beijing
Palace roofs. Mountain walls. Quiet lanes.
China, at your pace.
Take the long way.
Find the places that stay with you.
Eight places to begin.
Big cities. Quiet corners. Find the China that speaks to you.
8 places to explore
Shanghai
River light and streets worth wandering.
Xi’an
Terracotta faces and old-city evenings.
Chengdu
Pandas, teahouses and another good meal.
Guilin & Yangshuo
Follow the river into the hills.
Zhangjiajie
A forest of stone, above and below.
Chongqing
Rivers below. Another street above.
Hangzhou
Lake light, causeways and tea.
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Follow what moves you.
Less rushing. More of what you came for.
Take the slow road through history.
Beijing + Xi’an · Palaces, old lanes and a wall-top walk.
Explore history & culture
Make an afternoon of it.
Chengdu + Shanghai · Teahouses and neighbourhood walks.
Let the landscape set the pace.
Guilin + Zhangjiajie · River country and mountain trails.
Your first China trip,
made a little easier.
Start with the things that make a difference before you arrive.
Before you go
01Check the entry rules
Requirements depend on your passport and route. Start with official sources.
Choose your season
Compare regional weather and holiday crowds before fixing your dates.
Set up your essentials
Prepare mobile data, useful apps and an offline backup.
On arrival
01Make the first day easier
Keep the arrival day light. Find your way to your stay, then settle in.
Be ready to pay
Prepare more than one payment option before your first purchase.
Find your first good meal
Know how to order, share dishes and explain dietary needs.
On the road
01Connect your chosen places
Allow for stations, transfers and arrival times, as well as the journey itself.
Eat with a little curiosity
A neighbourhood meal can be as memorable as a headline sight.
Keep the practical things together
Review the essentials and leave room for changes along the way.
A few useful things.
A calmer start, without another sign-up.
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