The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
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The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing: discover imperial palace architecture.
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Mutianyu Great Wall
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing: discover historic defensive walls and mountain views.
The Bund
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Beijing Roast Duck
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Beijing Roast Duck
Beijing Roast Duck is a regional food to look for in Beijing. Use the Chinese name, 北京烤鸭, when checking a menu.
Tianjin Jianbing Guozi
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Tianjin Jianbing Guozi
Tianjin Jianbing Guozi is a regional food to look for in Tianjin. Use the Chinese name, 天津煎饼果子, when checking a menu.
Hebei Donkey Meat Sandwich
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Hebei Donkey Meat Sandwich
Hebei Donkey Meat Sandwich is a regional food to look for in Hebei. Use the Chinese name, 驴肉火烧, when checking a menu.
Shanxi Knife-cut Noodles
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Shanxi Knife-cut Noodles
Shanxi Knife-cut Noodles is a regional food to look for in Shanxi. Use the Chinese name, 山西刀削面, when checking a menu.
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Experiences · Mutianyu Great Wall
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Experiences · Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing: discover historic defensive walls and mountain views.
Experiences · West Lake
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Experiences · The Bund
The Bund, Shanghai: discover riverfront architecture and skyline views.
Experiences · Classical Gardens of Suzhou
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Experiences · Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu: discover historic gardens and landscape design.
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Beijing Cloisonne
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Beijing Cloisonne
Beijing Cloisonne is a local specialty or craft associated with Beijing. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Yangliuqing New Year Prints
Local specialtiesTianjin
Yangliuqing New Year Prints
Yangliuqing New Year Prints is a local specialty or craft associated with Tianjin. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Wuqiang New Year Prints
Local specialtiesHebei
Wuqiang New Year Prints
Wuqiang New Year Prints is a local specialty or craft associated with Hebei. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Pingyao Lacquerware
Local specialtiesShanxi
Pingyao Lacquerware
Pingyao Lacquerware is a local specialty or craft associated with Shanxi. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
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Shangri-La Beijing
Beijing
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Taiyuan
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Hohhot
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Shenyang
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Planning your first China trip
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Entry requirements: a verification checklist
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Stations, airports and the last transfer
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A Chinese address card that actually helps
Keep your hotel's Chinese name, full street address and reception telephone number available offline.
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