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Beef hot pot and gongfu tea each offered something different. My favourite evening was a walk through Chaozhou's old town, a pause by Guangji Bridge, then a seat in a small local shop.
Singapore · Chaoshan · Old towns & local flavours
Xijiang's hillside lights were lovely, and its lanes were worth exploring by day too. We spent time looking at wooden houses and little shops, bringing home memories that went beyond the photographs.
Malaysia · Guizhou · Miao villages & mountain settlements
In Nanxun, a riverside walk led over a bridge and into another little lane. I enjoyed wandering without constantly checking a map. A cup of tea by the water could easily turn into a long pause.
Hong Kong · Jiangnan · Nanxun water town
The scale of the Terracotta Army was striking, while the expressions on individual figures invited a closer look. An evening walk on Xi'an's walls connected the history we had heard with the city around us.
Macau · Xi'an · Terracotta Army & city walls
The peaks around Tianzi Mountain looked different from every angle. We left a few viewpoints for another visit and spent longer watching the clouds and mountains. Those pauses made the strongest memories.
Taiwan · Zhangjiajie · Peaks & forest trails
The hills and fields beside the Yulong River rewarded a slow walk. We followed country lanes and stopped for photographs now and then. An afternoon passed quickly, without ever feeling busy.
New Zealand · Guilin & Yangshuo · Riversides & countryside
After walking through the Forbidden City's courtyards, seeing its rooftops from Jingshan helped us understand the layout. We took plenty of photographs that day and remembered so many small details.
Timor-Leste · Beijing · Forbidden City & Jingshan Park
Dali's old town introduced us to new flavours, and we enjoyed wandering after a meal. I liked days that combined scenery with simple things such as visiting a market or stopping for tea.
Thailand · Yunnan · Dali old town & local flavours
The villages of Zhagana sit beneath the mountains, with quite different views in morning and evening. Spending a few days among valleys and grasslands became the most memorable part of our China trip.
Australia · Gannan · Zhagana & grasslands
A single window in the Humble Administrator's Garden could frame a whole scene. In Hangzhou, we walked around West Lake and stopped for tea whenever we wanted a rest. Those days suited our family well.
Singapore · Jiangnan · Suzhou gardens & West Lake
The breeze by Erhai was lovely. We chose a short stretch to cycle, stopped to look around a village, and returned to the old town for a late lunch. The day never felt hurried.
Malaysia · Yunnan · Dali & Erhai Lake
Nobody wanted to leave the pandas. Later, over a cup of tea in People's Park, we watched people chat and play chess. Everyday Chengdu turned out to be one of the highlights.
Hong Kong · Chengdu · Pandas & teahouses
We enjoyed Shantou's arcaded streets and kept talking about Chaozhou's snacks. By the end of the trip, everyone had a favourite. The discussion about our best meal continued after we got home.
Macau · Chaoshan · Shantou arcades & Chaozhou lanes
Lijiang's lively lanes and Baisha's quieter streets gave our days different rhythms. Sitting with a view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain or browsing a small shop became some of my favourite moments in Yunnan.
Taiwan · Yunnan · Lijiang & Baisha old town
Jiuzhaigou's lakes and Huanglong's pools each had their own character. Alternating walks with breaks gave us time to linger in the places we liked most and enjoy the mountain scenery.
New Zealand · Sichuan · Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong
The Bund's older buildings and the towers across the river made an interesting view together. A riverside walk followed by dinner in a nearby street became a favourite memory of Shanghai.
Timor-Leste · Shanghai · The Bund & neighbourhood walks
Tianmen Mountain offered broad views, while forest trails drew our attention to smaller details. We kept stopping as we walked. Looking back through the photographs, each part of the journey had its own memories.
Thailand · Zhangjiajie · Forest landscapes & Tianmen Mountain
Central Street's architecture was worth looking up for, and we enjoyed spending time around Saint Sophia Cathedral. When we needed a break, a warm meal was welcome. Harbin had a city atmosphere we really liked.
Australia · Harbin · Architecture & city walks
Beyond the Great Wall, it was the unhurried moments in the hutongs that stayed with us. Leaving room in each day made space for unexpected discoveries.
United Kingdom · Beijing & Xi’an · Culture
The landscape was something to linger over, not rush through. Riverside walks and quiet pauses gave the journey exactly the rhythm we had hoped for.
France · Guilin & Yangshuo · Slow travel
Quiet mornings in old towns, open landscapes in the afternoon. A journey built around our own interests felt so much more personal.
Australia · Yunnan · Towns & nature
From a riverside skyline to the small bridges of a water town, we found such different sides of China. Free time to explore mattered more than a packed schedule.
Canada · Shanghai & Jiangnan · City walks
A cup of tea, a neighbourhood street, a new flavour—small moments became our way into the city. We wanted time to notice everyday life.
Singapore · Chengdu · Food & everyday life
Travelling as a family, a comfortable pace mattered more than the number of stops. Room for curiosity and room for rest gave everyone moments to remember.
Germany · First China journey · Family
History by day, neighbourhood walks towards evening. Seeing grand stories alongside everyday life gave the city a depth we had not expected.
Italy · Xi’an · History & neighbourhoods
We left our days open: mountain views, small shops and longer pauses wherever we felt like staying. That sense of ease made the holiday special.
Netherlands · Dali · Mountain moments
There was so much we wanted to see on our first China trip. Our favourite memories turned out to be the little moments of trying new flavours and sharing discoveries together.
New Zealand · First impressions of China · For two
Rather than hurry through photographs, I liked hearing a story and noticing the details around me. Taking time over tea brought a different kind of warmth to the journey.
United States · Jiangnan · Tea & water towns
With a camera in hand, there was still no rush to press the shutter. Watching the light change and the hills take shape made the quiet waiting part of the pleasure.
Spain · Guilin · Landscapes & photography
Getting to know a city through a meal felt wonderfully natural. Noting favourite flavours and wandering nearby streets made even a simple day feel full.
Sweden · Chengdu · A journey through flavours
The grandparents loved culture and the children loved exploring. Making room for both, with breaks along the way, gave us stories we could all share afterwards.
Malaysia · Beijing · Three generations together
After seeing the skyline, walking through everyday neighbourhoods made Shanghai more than a postcard. The conversation between old and new architecture was my favourite part.
Belgium · Shanghai · Architecture & city life
Travelling with friends did not mean doing everything together. Shared discoveries and a little time apart gave us plenty of stories to exchange over dinner.
Ireland · Yunnan · Travelling with friends
A doorway, a roof tile, a courtyard: there was always something worth a closer look. Slowing down turned details we might have missed into some of our most interesting memories.
Switzerland · Beijing & Jiangnan · Architectural discoveries
Leaving room for the weather and our own mood made the landscape easier to enjoy. Without the pressure to hurry, we could simply appreciate the day in front of us.
Denmark · Yangshuo · An easy-going escape
After the journey, we remembered not only what we had seen but the new questions it sparked. We arrived curious and returned with a deeper interest in China.
Portugal · Beijing & Xi’an · Discovering Chinese culture
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Start by feeling the sea breeze on Nan’ao Island, then stroll through the arcades of Shantou, and finally head to the Ancient City of Chaozhou to savor authentic Chaoshan flavors. Spend five days leisurely exploring the island, the old town, and the local cuisine.
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Setting out from Lanzhou, the journey to Zhagana winds through grasslands, monasteries, and high-altitude lakes. The scenery of Gannan invites you to slow your pace and take in the light along every stretch of the way.
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Grasslands, Tibetan villages, monasteries, and valleys alternate along the way. This seven-day itinerary departs from Lanzhou and connects Zhagana, Ruoergai, Lianbaoyezhe, and the Ganjia Secret Realm.
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