China Destinations & Tailor-Made Tours

Bring the essentials together in one journey across regions.

01THE ESSENTIAL JOURNEY Across ChinaA carefully paced introduction to China's essential places in one journey. 6 suggested journeys

The Yangtze River Delta is part of East China.

Shanghai Jiangsu Zhejiang Anhui Shandong Jiangxi Fujian

01THE CITY IN MOTION ShanghaiA classic first look at the city, then a full day in the canals and lanes of Zhujiajiao. 2 suggested journeys

01GARDENS & WATER TOWNS SuzhouClassical gardens, canal-side lanes and the quiet pleasures of Jiangnan. 4 suggested journeys 02LAKESIDE LIFE WuxiAncestral halls, intimate gardens and the open waters of Lake Taihu. 2 suggested journeys 03CAPITALS & CITY WALLS NanjingMing heritage, wooded tomb avenues and evenings beside the Qinhuai River. 4 suggested journeys 04GARDENS & CANAL CULTURE YangzhouSlender West Lake, garden architecture and the flavours of Huaiyang cuisine. 2 suggested journeys 05RIVERSIDE TEMPLES & LOCAL FLAVOUR ZhenjiangZhenjiang makes a thoughtful addition to a Jiangsu journey through hilltop temples, river history and distinctive food traditions. 1 suggested journey 06HAN TOMBS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL STORIES XuzhouXuzhou rewards travellers who want to look deeper into Han history, through tomb architecture, sculpture and regional museum collections. 1 suggested journey

01CALLIGRAPHY & CANAL WATER ShaoxingOrchid Pavilion, canals and the opening chapter of eastern Zhejiang’s poetry road. 2 suggested journeys 02TIANMU MOUNTAIN & POETRY XinchangThe Tianmu Mountain imagination, Dafo Temple and a central chapter of the eastern Zhejiang poetry road. 2 suggested journeys 03POETRY, BUDDHISM & MOUNTAIN PATHS Tiantai MountainGuoqing Temple, Shiliang Waterfall and the Hanshan–Shide story at the eastern end of the poetry road. 2 suggested journeys 04RIVER, POETRY & PAINTING Tonglu & the Fuchun RiverYan Ziling Fishing Terrace and the river landscape behind a much wider Fuchun cultural journey. 2 suggested journeys 05LAKE & TEA COUNTRY HangzhouWest Lake scenery, Buddhist heritage and the hills of Longjing tea. 4 suggested journeys 06VOLCANIC PEAKS & VALLEYS YandangshanTowering volcanic rock formations, forested valleys and dramatic eastern Zhejiang scenery. 1 suggested journey 07ISLAND PILGRIMAGE Mount PutuoAn island of temples, sea air and pilgrimage paths associated with Guanyin. 1 suggested journey 08BOOKS, WATERWAYS & A PORT CITY NingboNingbo adds a literary and maritime chapter to Zhejiang. 1 suggested journey 09CANAL TOWNS & JIANGNAN RHYTHMS Jiaxing · Wuzhen & XitangJiaxing’s water towns offer canal-side lanes, bridges and a slower evening between Shanghai and Hangzhou. 1 suggested journey 10SILK TOWNS & WOODED HILLS Huzhou · Nanxun & MoganshanHuzhou brings together the merchant architecture of Nanxun and the greener retreat landscapes around Moganshan. 1 suggested journey

01MOUNTAINS & HUIZHOU HuangshanGranite peaks, sculptural pines and villages of white walls and dark tiles. 3 suggested journeys 02BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE Mount JiuhuaTemple settlements and wooded peaks associated with Ksitigarbha’s compassionate vows. 1 suggested journey 03COURTYARDS, WATER & HUIZHOU HOMES Yixian · Hongcun & XidiHongcun and Xidi reward a stay beyond a quick excursion from Huangshan: ponds, lanes and merchant homes reveal the social world of historic Huizhou. 3 suggested journeys 04ARCHWAYS & THE SCHOLAR’S STUDIO Shexian · Historic HuizhouShexian offers a closer look at Huizhou’s old civic heart, where archways, courtyards and scholarly crafts connect prosperity with education and family memory. 1 suggested journey 05ANHUI’S MUSEUMS & EVERYDAY CITY LIFE HefeiHefei gives an Anhui journey an urban introduction: regional collections, the memory of Bao Zheng and lively streets where the province’s food traditions come into focus. 1 suggested journey 06GRANITE PEAKS & CHAN CONNECTIONS Anqing & TianzhushanWestern Anhui brings together Tianzhushan’s granite scenery and the religious history around Qianshan, with Anqing serving as a wider regional gateway. 2 suggested journeys 07POETRY, PAPER & RIVERSIDE VILLAGES Xuancheng & Jing CountyXuancheng’s appeal lies in the meeting of literary memory and tangible craft: poetry, Xuan paper and the waterside settlements of Jing County. 1 suggested journey

01CONFUCIUS & THE KONG FAMILY QufuExplore the Temple of Confucius, Kong Family Mansion and ancestral cemetery. 2 suggested journeys 02THE QINGZHOU SMILE QingzhouBuddhist sculpture, old-city lanes and a mountain landscape in Shandong. 2 suggested journeys 03EASTERN GREAT PEAK Mount TaiThe eastern Great Peak, where an ascent meets imperial rites, inscriptions and long pilgrimage history. 1 suggested journey 04COASTAL SHANDONG QingdaoSea air, shaded villa streets and the layered history of a port city. 1 suggested journey 05A CITY OF SPRINGS JinanJinan’s water gives its public spaces a distinctive character. 1 suggested journey 06ISLAND HISTORY & A WALKABLE COAST WeihaiWeihai combines sea air and coastal walks with the maritime history of Liugong Island. 1 suggested journey 07SEASIDE STREETS & IMMORTAL LEGENDS Yantai & PenglaiYantai links coastal city life with Penglai’s pavilions and maritime legends. 1 suggested journey

01THE PORCELAIN CITY JingdezhenKiln heritage, contemporary ceramics and a city shaped by making. 2 suggested journeys 02PEAKS & VILLAGES ShangraoA gateway to Sanqingshan’s granite peaks and the villages of Wuyuan. 2 suggested journeys 03POETRY & MOUNTAIN CULTURE Mount LuMisty ridgelines above Jiujiang, with poetry, mountain retreats and layered spiritual history. 1 suggested journey 04RIVER POETRY & JIANGXI HISTORY NanchangNanchang makes a useful cultural beginning to Jiangxi, pairing the Gan River and Tengwang Pavilion with museums, neighbourhood food and stories of a changing China. 1 suggested journey 05VILLAGE LANES & SEASONAL COLOUR WuyuanWuyuan deserves its own pause among northeastern Jiangxi’s villages, where white walls, dark tiles and fields give the landscape its changing seasonal character. 2 suggested journeys 06OLD CITY WALLS & HAKKA CONNECTIONS GanzhouGanzhou brings southern Jiangxi into view through riverfront walls, historic lanes and the wider world of Hakka communities. 1 suggested journey 07DAOIST HERITAGE & RED CLIFFS Yingtan & LonghushanYingtan is the base for Longhushan, where red sandstone cliffs, the Luxi River and Daoist traditions belong to the same landscape. 1 suggested journey 08RIDGE WALKS & MOUNTAIN GRASSLAND Pingxiang & WugongshanPingxiang is the starting point for Wugongshan’s open ridges and high meadows, a more active counterpoint to Jiangxi’s towns and villages. 1 suggested journey

01AN ISLAND & A SEAFARING CITY XiamenGulangyu’s lanes, southern Fujian flavours and a city shaped by the sea. 2 suggested journeys 02A PORT OF FAITHS & LIVING TRADITIONS QuanzhouQuanzhou’s maritime past is visible in religious buildings, stonework and streets that still carry everyday life. 2 suggested journeys 03COURTYARDS, LANES & FUJIAN TEA FuzhouFuzhou invites a slower reading of traditional urban life. 1 suggested journey 04TEA, CLIFFS & THE NINE-BEND RIVER WuyishanWuyishan connects a striking river landscape with rock-tea traditions and the history of Chinese thought. 1 suggested journey 05EARTHEN HOMES & SOUTHERN FUJIAN Zhangzhou & Nanjing TulouZhangzhou opens a route from southern Fujian’s urban life towards the tulou settlements of Nanjing County. 2 suggested journeys 06COASTAL LIGHT & GRANITE PEAKS Ningde · Fuding & XiapuNortheastern Fujian pairs Taimu Mountain’s granite formations with the tidal landscapes around Xiapu and tea traditions around Fuding. 1 suggested journey

Beijing Tianjin Hebei Shanxi Inner Mongolia

01THE CAPITAL BeijingImperial landmarks, living neighbourhoods and a city that rewards a slower look. 2 suggested journeys

01RIVERFRONT ARCHITECTURE & EVERYDAY HUMOUR TianjinTianjin combines riverfront perspectives with streets of varied architecture and a lively local food culture. 1 suggested journey

01AN IMPERIAL LANDSCAPE BEYOND BEIJING ChengdeImperial lakes and gardens meet the distinct Buddhist worlds of Puning, Putuo Zongcheng and Xumi Fushou in the hills beyond Beijing. 2 suggested journeys 02HEBEI’S TEMPLES & ARCHITECTURAL STORIES Shijiazhuang & ZhengdingShijiazhuang is a gateway to important temple landscapes in central Hebei. 1 suggested journey 03WHERE THE GREAT WALL MEETS THE SEA QinhuangdaoGreat Wall history at Shanhaiguan, the slower shore of Beidaihe, and contemporary art and architecture on the Aranya coast. 2 suggested journeys

01GROTTOES & TIMBER HALLS DatongBuddhist sculpture, grand temple halls and a gateway to Shanxi’s ancient buildings. 3 suggested journeys 02SHANXI STORIES TaiyuanHistoric temple grounds and a museum introduction to Shanxi’s cultural heritage. 2 suggested journeys 03MERCHANTS & PAINTED SCULPTURE PingyaoA walled merchant town and temples filled with expressive historic sculpture. 3 suggested journeys 04NORTHERN GREAT PEAK Mount Heng (Shanxi)The northern Great Peak near Hunyuan, with stark mountain scenery and historic religious sites. 1 suggested journey 05BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE Mount WutaiA high mountain plateau of monasteries associated with Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom. 1 suggested journey 06YUAN MURALS & ANCIENT WOODEN HALLS YunchengSouthern Shanxi’s sacred art, with Yongle Palace and Ruicheng’s Tang-dynasty timber architecture. 1 suggested journey

01TEMPLES & THE STORIES OF THE STEPPE HohhotTemple courtyards, Mongolian cultural histories and the flavours of Inner Mongolia’s capital. 1 suggested journey 02DESERT HORIZONS & MONGOLIAN CULTURE OrdosKubuqi dunes, contemporary city spaces and the cultural landscapes of western Inner Mongolia. 1 suggested journey 03GRASSLAND, RIVER & OPEN SKY HulunbuirMeandering rivers, meadow grassland and time to understand life on the steppe. 1 suggested journey 04DUNES, LAKES & OPEN DESERT Alxa · Desert JourneysAlxa introduces another Inner Mongolia: desert journeys where huge dunes and unexpected lakes replace the familiar image of grassland. 1 suggested journey

Henan Hubei Hunan

01CAVES & CAPITALS LuoyangStone-carved Buddhist art and stories from one of China's old capitals. 3 suggested journeys 02CENTRAL PLAINS & THE WORLD OF SHAOLIN ZhengzhouHenan Museum, the historic monuments of Dengfeng and a closer encounter with Chinese kung fu. 3 suggested journeys 03SONG CAPITAL MEMORY & LIVING STREETS KaifengKaifeng adds a different historical chapter to Henan: memories of the Northern Song capital, Buddhist landmarks and lively food culture. 1 suggested journey

01IMPERIAL TEMPLES & LIVING DAOIST CULTURE Wudang MountainsA mountain world of Daoist architecture, sacred landscapes, music and martial traditions in western Hubei. 1 suggested journey 02RIVER CITY & CHU CULTURAL STORIES WuhanWuhan is shaped by its rivers and by the distinct histories of its urban districts. 1 suggested journey 03THE YANGTZE & THE THREE GORGES YichangYichang connects a river journey with a close look at the landscape and infrastructure of the Yangtze. 1 suggested journey 04KARST HEIGHTS & TUJIA CONTEXT EnshiEnshi opens western Hubei’s dramatic karst country, where high cliffs and deep valleys frame a journey with strong regional identity. 1 suggested journey 05FORESTS, BOTANY & MOUNTAIN AIR ShennongjiaShennongjia offers a forest-led journey in western Hubei, with mountain scenery and remarkable ecological diversity. 1 suggested journey

01LANDSCAPES APART ZhangjiajieForest trails and immense sandstone pillars in a landscape unlike the big cities. 3 suggested journeys 02SOUTHERN GREAT PEAK Mount Heng (Hunan)The southern Great Peak, with wooded slopes and a long history of Buddhist and Daoist pilgrimage. 1 suggested journey 03HUNAN’S IDEAS, FOOD & CITY LIFE ChangshaChangsha combines intellectual history with a lively contemporary food scene. 1 suggested journey 04RIVERSIDE LANES IN WESTERN HUNAN FenghuangFenghuang’s riverside townscape is best explored at a slower hour, when there is room to notice its building details and everyday rhythms. 1 suggested journey

Chongqing Sichuan Guizhou Yunnan Tibet

01A CITY OF LEVELS ChongqingSteep streets, rivers meeting and a striking cityscape after dark. 3 suggested journeys

01SICHUAN AT EASE ChengduPandas, teahouses and an introduction to Sichuan's rich food culture. 4 suggested journeys 02BEYOND CHENGDU Western SichuanChoose a five-day mountain loop or a seven-day road journey to Yading. 2 suggested journeys 03BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE Mount EmeiA wooded sacred mountain associated with Samantabhadra and a long tradition of temple pilgrimage. 1 suggested journey 04DAOIST TEMPLES & FOREST PATHS Mount QingchengTemple courtyards and green paths in the Chengdu region, explored at an unhurried pace. 1 suggested journey 05WATER, FOREST & MOUNTAIN COLOUR JiuzhaigouJiuzhaigou’s lakes and wooded valleys reward time, changing light and a route matched to your walking ability. 1 suggested journey 06RIVER CONFLUENCE & A GREAT BUDDHA LeshanLeshan deserves a clear place on a Sichuan journey, with its monumental riverside Buddha and a rewarding local food culture. 2 suggested journeys

01A GUIZHOU CITY BETWEEN HILLS GuiyangGuiyang brings together riverside landmarks, a varied food culture and a practical gateway to Guizhou’s landscapes. 1 suggested journey 02WATERFALLS & SETTLEMENT STORIES AnshunAnshun is a base for Huangguoshu’s waterfall landscape and for cultural visits that reveal another side of central Guizhou. 2 suggested journeys 03FOREST, WATER & KARST LiboLibo is a landscape destination where forest, streams and limestone belong together. 1 suggested journey 04TEXTILES & LIVING COMMUNITIES Kaili & QiandongnanKaili is a gateway to the cultural landscapes of Qiandongnan. 1 suggested journey 05FOREST PEAKS & BUDDHIST LANDSCAPES Tongren & FanjingshanTongren provides a gateway to Fanjingshan, where forest, distinctive rock forms and Buddhist associations create a memorable mountain journey. 1 suggested journey 06PEAK FORESTS, WATERFALLS & BUYI CULTURE XingyiA quieter corner of southwest Guizhou, where limestone peaks rise above village fields and waterfalls drop into Maling River Canyon. 1 suggested journey 07RIVER TOWN, MERCHANT LANES & CLIFFSIDE TEMPLES ZhenyuanFollow the Wuyang River through a historic town of bridges, merchant lanes and the cliffside buildings of Qinglongdong. 1 suggested journey

01YUNNAN’S CITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE KunmingLakeside mornings, older streets and regional food make Kunming more than a transport stop. 1 suggested journey 02BAI CULTURE BETWEEN LAKE & MOUNTAIN DaliDali brings together Bai cultural traditions, old-town lanes and the open shore of Erhai. 3 suggested journeys 03WATERWAYS & NAXI CULTURAL STORIES LijiangFollow the channels through Lijiang’s old town, then look beyond the busy lanes towards Naxi cultural histories and the surrounding mountain landscape. 3 suggested journeys 04TIBETAN CULTURE IN NORTHWEST YUNNAN Shangri-LaMonastery halls, plateau light and the lanes of Dukezong give Shangri-La a different character from lower-altitude Yunnan. 2 suggested journeys 05DAI CULTURE & TROPICAL YUNNAN Jinghong · XishuangbannaJinghong is a gateway to a warmer, greener Yunnan, where Dai cultural traditions, Buddhist temples and tropical gardens shape a very different journey from Dali or Lijiang. 1 suggested journey 06CARAVAN TOWNS & VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES TengchongTengchong opens a quieter chapter of western Yunnan: Heshun’s courtyards, a history of migration and trade, and a landscape shaped by volcanoes and geothermal water. 1 suggested journey 07TEA FORESTS & LIVING VILLAGES Pu’er & Jingmai MountainJingmai Mountain offers a tea journey shaped by forests and communities, where cultivation is part of a living cultural landscape rather than simply rows of plantation bushes. 1 suggested journey 08HISTORIC TOWNS & HANI RICE TERRACES Honghe · Jianshui & YuanyangHonghe pairs the architecture of Jianshui with the agricultural landscape of Yuanyang, offering a rich southern-Yunnan journey beyond the familiar western circuit. 1 suggested journey

01HIGH PLATEAU TibetPlateau landscapes, monasteries and journeys that need time to settle into. 21 suggested journeys 02LIVING FAITH & A HIGH-PLATEAU CAPITAL LhasaLhasa brings together major monuments and the everyday religious life around them. 20 suggested journeys 03MONASTERY LIFE & CENTRAL TIBET ShigatseShigatse is a distinct cultural stop on a wider Tibet journey, with Tashilhunpo Monastery as its principal focus. 11 suggested journeys 04FORESTED VALLEYS OF EASTERN TIBET NyingchiNyingchi introduces a greener Tibetan landscape of wooded slopes, valleys and changing mountain light. 9 suggested journeys 05EARLY TIBETAN HISTORY & TEMPLE LANDSCAPES ShannanShannan opens a deeper chapter of Tibetan cultural history through the Yarlung Valley and the monastery of Samye. 5 suggested journeys 06SACRED LANDSCAPES OF WESTERN TIBET Ngari · Kailash & GugeNgari is a demanding journey through western Tibet, where Kailash, Manasarovar and the remains of Guge belong to a vast high-altitude landscape. 3 suggested journeys

Shaanxi Gansu Qinghai Ningxia Xinjiang

01THE ANCIENT CAPITAL Xi’anTerracotta figures, city walls and a place shaped by long-distance exchange. 10 suggested journeys 02GRANITE PEAKS & DAOIST HERITAGE HuashanMount Huashan rises above Huayin, east of Xi’an, with granite ridges, steep stairways and longstanding associations with Daoist tradition. 4 suggested journeys 03BRONZE HISTORY & BUDDHIST HERITAGE BaojiWest of Xi’an, Baoji opens a different chapter of Shaanxi’s heritage. 3 suggested journeys 04MOUNTAINS, MONASTERIES & THE ART OF STILLNESS Zhongnan MountainsWooded Qinling foothills, Buddhist monasteries and Daoist traditions, just beyond Xi’an. 2 suggested journeys

01SILK ROAD & DESERT DunhuangBuddhist cave art, desert dunes and the traces of an ancient frontier. 4 suggested journeys 02COLOUR & THE SILK ROAD ZhangyeLayered hills, Buddhist heritage and the landscapes of the Hexi Corridor. 4 suggested journeys 03THE YELLOW RIVER GATEWAY LanzhouThe Yellow River runs through the heart of Lanzhou, giving the city its natural starting point for exploration. 3 suggested journeys 04ANCIENT LIANGZHOU WuweiKnown historically as Liangzhou, Wuwei sits at the eastern entrance to the Hexi Corridor. 3 suggested journeys 05GATEWAY TO THE DESERT JiayuguanJiayuguan is defined by a monumental fortress set against the open landscapes of the Hexi Corridor. 2 suggested journeys 06CLIFFSIDE ART & ANCIENT COURTYARDS TianshuiIn the greener southeast of Gansu, Tianshui offers a contrast to the desert corridor further west. 2 suggested journeys

01A CROSSROADS ON THE PLATEAU XiningXining is a useful cultural and practical beginning for Qinghai. 1 suggested journey 02SALT, SKY & DESERT DISTANCES Haixi · Chaka & the QaidamHaixi is a broad region of salt lakes, desert landscapes and long roads. 1 suggested journey

01NINGXIA’S HISTORY & LIVING CULTURE YinchuanYinchuan offers an introduction to Ningxia through its urban life, regional food and the historic landscapes beyond the city. 2 suggested journeys 02WHERE DUNES MEET THE YELLOW RIVER ZhongweiZhongwei brings together the Yellow River and the edge of the Tengger Desert. 2 suggested journeys

01A GATEWAY TO XINJIANG ÜrümqiÜrümqi is a place to begin understanding Xinjiang’s scale and cultural variety before travelling farther. 1 suggested journey 02OASIS LIFE & SILK ROAD TRACES TurpanTurpan connects desert-edge landscapes with the history of oasis settlement. 1 suggested journey 03STREETS, CRAFT & OASIS CULTURE KashgarKashgar invites exploration through streets, workshops and food. 1 suggested journey 04VALLEYS, MEADOWS & A BORDERLAND CITY Yining & IliIli rewards a journey with several nights, beginning with Yining’s neighbourhoods and continuing towards selected grassland landscapes. 1 suggested journey 05LAKES & FORESTS IN NORTHERN XINJIANG Altay & KanasNorthern Xinjiang asks for a different journey from the southern oases. 1 suggested journey 06SILK ROAD OASES & BUDDHIST CAVES KuchaKucha is a key cultural stop in Xinjiang for travellers interested in Buddhist art and the histories of the Silk Roads. 2 suggested journeys

Guangdong Guangxi Hainan

01LIVING CANTONESE CULTURE GuangzhouOrnate ancestral halls, neighbourhood food and the everyday life of Canton. 2 suggested journeys 02CONTEMPORARY CHINA, UP CLOSE ShenzhenShenzhen offers a window onto contemporary urban China: a changing skyline, public parks and neighbourhoods shaped by rapid growth. 1 suggested journey 03CRAFT, MARTIAL ARTS & A SOUTHERN TABLE FoshanFoshan brings lion dance, martial-arts histories and Lingnan craft traditions into the same conversation. 2 suggested journeys 04GONGFU TEA & THE HAN RIVER ChaozhouChaozhou rewards attention to small rituals: a carefully poured cup, a carved detail and the sound of an old street. 1 suggested journey 05CHAN HISTORY IN NORTHERN GUANGDONG ShaoguanShaoguan provides a natural base for Nanhua Temple and the northern Guangdong landscapes around it. 1 suggested journey 06A COASTAL PAUSE IN THE PEARL RIVER DELTA ZhuhaiZhuhai brings a softer coastal rhythm to a journey through Guangdong. 1 suggested journey 07ARCADE STREETS & CHAOSHAN FOOD ShantouShantou adds a port-city chapter to Chaoshan: arcaded streets, overseas connections and an exceptionally rewarding food culture. 1 suggested journey

01RIVERS THROUGH KARST COUNTRY Guilin & YangshuoLimestone peaks, river journeys and village paths at a gentler pace. 1 suggested journey 02AN INTRODUCTION TO GUANGXI NanningNanning offers a relaxed urban beginning for southern Guangxi, with green spaces, regional food and a chance to understand the province before travelling farther. 1 suggested journey 03ARCADED STREETS & THE SOUTHERN SEA BeihaiBeihai combines a historic trading-street setting with coastal downtime. 1 suggested journey 04BORDER WATERFALLS & ZHUANG LANDSCAPES ChongzuoChongzuo extends Guangxi beyond Guilin, with karst countryside, the Detian waterfall landscape and Zhuang cultural connections. 1 suggested journey

01HISTORY BENEATH THE ARCADES HaikouHaikou offers an urban introduction to Hainan before the beach. 2 suggested journeys 02A SLOWER SOUTHERN SHORE SanyaSanya offers room to pause: a beach morning, a regional meal and a day without a crowded checklist. 2 suggested journeys 03BAYS, COFFEE & A SLOWER HAINAN WanningWanning offers a coastal stay between Hainan’s main city gateways. 2 suggested journeys

Liaoning Jilin Heilongjiang

01BEFORE BEIJING: THE EARLY QING ShenyangAn early Qing palace, imperial tombs and the generous flavours of the northeast. 1 suggested journey 02A DIFFERENT NORTHERN COAST DalianDalian offers sea air, broad urban spaces and a coastal rhythm distinct from inland northeastern cities. 1 suggested journey

01MODERN HISTORY IN THE NORTHEAST ChangchunChangchun offers a serious historical chapter alongside parks and everyday city life. 1 suggested journey 02FOREST & A VOLCANIC LAKE Changbai MountainChangbai Mountain brings forest, volcanic scenery and the possibility of a view across Tianchi. 1 suggested journey 03KOREAN CHINESE CULTURE & FOOD Yanji & YanbianYanji is a compelling introduction to Korean Chinese life through language, food and the cultural traditions of Yanbian. 1 suggested journey

01A NORTHERN CITY IN EVERY SEASON HarbinLayered streets, northern food and winter light beside the Songhua River. 1 suggested journey 02FORESTS & CHINA’S FAR NORTH MoheMohe offers a journey into the far north, with forest roads and river villages that feel quite different in summer and winter. 1 suggested journey

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