City Guides

Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Beijing Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Plan your first Beijing trip with practical advice on top sights, neighborhoods, transport, food, timing, and a simple itinerary that works well for first-time visitors. Read more...
Shanghai travel guide for first-time visitors
Shanghai Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
This Shanghai travel guide covers the essentials first-time visitors need: how many days to stay, where to base yourself, what to see, how to get around, and practical Shanghai travel... Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
How to Visit the Great Wall from Beijing
A practical guide for first-time visitors on how to visit the Great Wall from Beijing. Compare Mutianyu and Badaling, pick a DIY route or a great wall of China tour,... Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Best Things to Do in Beijing
A practical guide to the best things to do in Beijing for first-time visitors: top attractions, how many days to plan, where to stay, getting around and travel tips. Read more...
Shanghai travel guide for first-time visitors
Where to Stay in Shanghai for First-Time Visitors
Deciding where to stay in Shanghai as a first-time visitor? This practical guide compares Shanghai's best areas to stay, helps you pick a neighborhood by vibe and transport, and includes... Read more...
Shanghai travel guide for first-time visitors
Best Things to Do in Shanghai
Practical Shanghai travel tips for first-time visitors: top attractions, how many days to stay, a straightforward itinerary, transport tips, food recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Temple of Heaven Beijing Guide
A practical guide to visiting the Temple of Heaven in Beijing: opening hours, tickets, how to get there, what to see, nearby transport and a simple half-day itinerary for first-time... Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Forbidden City Guide for First-Time Visitors
Practical Forbidden City guide for first-time visitors: timed tickets, entry gates, must-see halls, timed visits, nearby neighborhoods, and simple itineraries to fit this must-see Beijing attraction into your trip. Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Badaling vs Mutianyu Great Wall: Which Should You Visit?
Not sure whether to visit Badaling or Mutianyu from Beijing? This practical guide compares access, crowds, views, walking difficulty, and where to stay so first-time visitors can pick the right... Read more...
Beijing travel guide for first-time visitors
Mutianyu Great Wall Guide
A practical guide for first-time visitors to Mutianyu Great Wall: tickets, cableway & slideway options, walking tips, getting there from Beijing, where to stay and a one-day itinerary. Read more...
Chengdu travel guide for first-time visitors
Chengdu Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Practical Chengdu travel guide for first-time visitors: how many days to stay, what to see, where to stay, getting around, food tips and a simple itinerary to plan your first... Read more...