Beijing Airport Layover Guide: What to Do However Much Time You've Got
Got hours to kill at one of Beijng’s airports? Both PEK and PKX are closer to plane-spotting parks, a 700-year-old temple, and even the Great Wall than most people realise. Here's exactly what to do with whatever time you've got.
Shanghai Layover Guide: What to Do at Pudong and Hongqiao
Most people write off a Shanghai layover as dead time. We don't. Whether you've got two hours or a full afternoon, here's exactly where to go, what to eat, and how much time you actually need for each.
The Great Wall of China Beyond Beijing: Lesser-Known Sections Worth Travelling For
Most people think of the Great Wall as the restored stone sections near Beijing. But the real wall system spans fifteen provinces, dissolves into the Gobi Desert, walks into the sea, and ends at the North Korean border. This is what it looks like at the edges.
Beyond Badaling: The Great Wall Sections Worth the Extra Effort
Most people visiting the Great Wall of China see the same two sections. We've spent years exploring the wall beyond Badaling — from an unrestored pass hiding in Badaling's shadow, to a watchtower riddled with WWII bullet holes, to the section where the wall literally walks into a lake. Here's where to go if you want to avoid the most crowded parts.
Forget Michelin. China Made Its Own Restaurant Guide.
China has its own restaurant guide that’s goes far deeper than any western food guide does. The Black Pearl evaluates restaurants by Chinese culinary standards, including a criterion for cultural inheritance that Michelin doesn't have, and covers over 30 cities that Michelin has never touched. If you're planning to eat well in China, this is the list you actually want
Chongqing Travel Guide: China’s Most Surprising City
Many years ago I visited Chongqing with no research and no expectations. What I got was one of the most surprising cities I've ever been to and I've been recommending it ever since. Here's the guide I wish I'd had.
Best Multi-Day Side Trips from Beijing and Shanghai
China is massive, but some of the country's best destinations sit just a few hours from Beijing and Shanghai. We've picked eight side trips that show you different sides of China - from ancient water towns to mountain cities where your GPS gives up trying to make sense.
Your Complete Guide To China Train Travel
Travelling by train in China is more than just getting from point A to B, it's an opportunity to see the country's diverse landscapes unfold. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about China's rail network, from booking tickets to boarding with your passport.
Don’t Go To China Without These Apps
China is a world unto itself. This is what makes it an incredible place to visit, and also quite intimidating. Most of us rely on apps like Google Maps, Instagram or Uber, but none of those work in China. Here's your complete guide to the essential apps you'll need.