Travel Guide

Laoshan doesn’t announce itself from the city. You take a bus east from Qingdao proper, and for a while there is nothing unusual: apartment blocks, a shopping district, the ordinary infrastructure of a prosperous coastal city. Then the road curves,...

Laoshan doesn’t announce itself from the city. You take a bus east from Qingdao proper, and for a while there is nothing unusual: apartment blocks, a shopping district, the ordinary infrastructure of a prosperous coastal city. Then the road curves,...

Laoshan doesn’t announce itself from the city. You take a bus east from Qingdao proper, and for a while there is nothing unusual: apartment blocks, a shopping district, the ordinary infrastructure of a prosperous coastal city. Then the road curves,...

Qingdao and the Discipline of the Sea The coastline in Qingdao has a way of editing people. Not by scolding them, not by asking for attention, but by placing a steady line of water beside whatever story you arrived with....

The first thing people notice in Qingdao isn’t a single landmark. It’s a kind of borrowed atmosphere: sea air braided with exhaust, the polite slope of a hill turning an ordinary walk into a small workout, and a pale light...

While Qingdao is famous world-over for its refreshing Tsingtao Beer and crowded summer bathing beaches, the true soul of this coastal city lies a bit further inland. Away from the modern skyscrapers and sandy shores sits the historic Old Town,...

Complete guide to hiking Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains in China. Trail maps, best viewpoints, ticket prices, transportation, and tips for planning your visit.

Discover Chinese breakfast culture region by region — from Beijing jianbing and Shanghai soy milk to Cantonese dim sum and Xi'an soup. A food lover's morning guide.

Explore Yunnan Province — China's most diverse region. From Kunming's Spring City to Lijiang's Old Town, Dali's lakeside charm, and Shangri-La's Tibetan culture.

Explore every type of Chinese dumpling — jiaozi, wontons, xiaolongbao, baozi, and more. Learn the differences, how they're made, and where to find the best.