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Shanghai for First-Time Visitors: Where to Stay, What to See and How Long to Spend
Shanghai for first-time visitors is often the easiest way to start a China trip. It is modern, well-connected, metro-friendly and…
Read moreBeijing for First-Time Visitors: Where to Stay, What to See and How Long to Spend
Beijing for first-time visitors is the best choice if your first China trip should include imperial history, the Forbidden City,…
Read moreShenzhen for Business Travelers: Where to Stay, Transport and Hong Kong Connections
Shenzhen for business travelers is more useful than Shenzhen for classic sightseeing. The city is best for technology, hardware, design,…
Read moreGuangzhou for First-Time Visitors: Canton Fair, Food, Hotel Areas and Transport
Guangzhou for first-time visitors is most useful when your China trip involves Canton Fair, Cantonese food, South China business or…
Read moreXi’an for First-Time Visitors: Terracotta Army, Hotel Areas and How Long to Stay
Xi'an for first-time visitors is the best add-on city if your China trip should include ancient history beyond Beijing. It…
Read moreChengdu for First-Time Visitors: Pandas, Sichuan Food, Hotel Areas and Trip Length
Chengdu for first-time visitors is best if your China trip should include pandas, Sichuan food and a slower pace after…
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