China Travel
Below are my blog posts about China Travel, including helpful travel guides, itineraries, and the best things to do and see in the Chinese cities I explored.
Between 2018 and 2019, I spent over a year living in the tiny (by Chinese standards) yet mighty city of Xi’an, with its 12 million inhabitants. After studying Chinese language and culture at university, I jumped on my first Asian adventure.
I didn’t just explore Xi’an; I also visited the iconic metropolis of Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. I took every holiday opportunity to see even more. I visited Chengdu, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guilin, and Yangshuo. I fell in love with the harsh landscapes of the Gansu province, wandering through its deserts and mountains.
Discover my unique perspective on China as someone who has lived and traveled extensively there, seeing this country in a positive light. Like every place in the world, it has pros and cons, and I truly believe that there’s no in-between, whether you love it or hate it.
China Travel Guides & Tips
China Travel Guide: All You Need to Know as a First-Time Traveler
Backpacking in China: Top 10 Reasons to Explore + Essential Travel Tips in 2025
10 China Travel Tips for Non-Chinese Speakers (To Help You Overcome The Language Barrier)
11 Fantastic Ways to Discover China on a Budget Without Losing Your Mental Sanity
China Packing List: 13 Vital Items To Pack for the Perfect Trip
Where & What To Eat in China: Foodie’s Guide for Delicious Local Eats
Your Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel in China: 10 Useful Tips from a “Local”
Short Itineraries & Things To Do
Shanghai
3-Day Shanghai Travel Itinerary: Stunning Skyline and Mesmerizing Temples
Solo Travel in Shanghai: How to Plan & 12 Best Things To Do
1 Day In Shanghai: Discover the Old and Modern Sides of China’s Financial Hub
Zhujiajiao Itinerary: Day Trip to One of The Most Enchanting Water Towns
Suzhou
11 Best Things to Do in Suzhou When You Only Have 72 Hours to See It All
One Day in Suzhou: 2 Perfect Itineraries & Travel Tips
Other Cities
3-Day Beijing Travel Itinerary: Must-See Attractions You Absolutely Can’t Miss
Xian Travel Itinerary: Wonders to Discover in China’s Ancient Capital (From a “local”)
Chengdu Itinerary: 3 Days of Sweet Pandas & Spicy Buddhas
Guilin Travel Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in Nature’s Paradise
2-Day Travel Itinerary: 10 Attractions You Can’t Miss in Guangzhou
Nanjing Itinerary: 3 Days of Timeless History in China’s Legendary Capital
The Ideal Hangzhou Itinerary: Discover West Lake City in 48 Hours
Long Itineraries
2-Week China Travel Itinerary: 6 Cities & All The Tips For First-Time Travelers
Gansu Travel Itinerary: Discover The Marvels of The Silk Road
The Perfect Week in China: Skyscrapers, Canals, City Walls & Lakes
Things To Do & See
Top Tourist Attractions of China You Can’t Miss If You’re Traveling There in 2025
Ultimate Guide To The Most Suggestive Mountains in China
Escape to China Rainbow Mountains: Tips for An Unforgettable Trip
36 Best Places to Visit in China That You Probably Don’t Know Yet
Discover the Starting Point of the Silk Road: 13 Best Things To Do in Xian, China
Spring in China: 17 Enchanting Places You Simply Have to See in 2025
10 Things to Do in Yunnan That Will Inspire You to Pack Your Bags Right Now!