Travel Guides

Your Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel in China: 10 Useful Tips from a “Local”
Are you planning your first solo trip to China or simply curious about what solo travel in China is like? You’re in the right place! I lived in China for about a year in 2019,…

China Travel Guide: Everything First-Time Travelers Really Need to Know in 2025
China is one of my favorite places in the world, and if you’re here, it means you’ve finally made the right decision to explore this vibrant country. Yes, it’s full of contrasts, but also full…
Other China Travel Tips
- China Travel Apps: 7 Essential Applications You’ll Need in 2025
- Solo Travel in Shanghai: How to Plan & 12 Best Things To Do
- Where & What To Eat in China: Foodie’s Guide for Delicious Local Eats
- China Packing List: 13 Vital Items To Pack for the Perfect Backpacking Trip
- 11 Fantastic Ways to Discover China on a Budget Without Losing Your Mental Sanity
- 10 China Travel Tips for Non-Chinese Speakers (To Help You Overcome The Language Barrier)
- Backpacking in China: Top 10 Reasons to Explore + Essential Travel Tips in 2025
Itineraries

2-Week China Travel Itinerary: Big-City Life, Ancient History & Breathtaking Nature
I know… planning your China travel itinerary can feel like trying to build a complex puzzle. There are so many things to see and do, and never quite enough time. China is huge, and on…

The Perfect Week in China: Skyscrapers, Canals, City Walls & Lakes
I know what you’re thinking: “I only have one week in China, and I’ll spend most of it stuck on trains and rushing between sights.” Not necessarily, if you choose the right places! This blog…
Other China Itineraries
Shanghai
- 3-Day Shanghai Travel Itinerary: Stunning Skyline and Mesmerizing Temples
- 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
Xian
- Xian Travel Itinerary: Wonders to Discover in China’s Ancient Capital (From a “local”)
- Discover the Starting Point of the Silk Road: 13 Best Things To Do in Xian, China
Other Cities
- 3-Day Beijing Travel Itinerary: Must-See Attractions You Absolutely Can’t Miss
- 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
- Gansu Travel Itinerary: Discover The Marvels of The Silk Road