A practical guide to China's places, food, stays and culture, with source links and useful planning tools.
Dunhuang-inspired Contemporary Crafts is a local specialty or craft associated with Gansu. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Shaanxi Shadow Puppets is a local specialty or craft associated with Shaanxi. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Tibetan Thangka Painting is a local specialty or craft associated with Tibet (Xizang). Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Guizhou Batik is a local specialty or craft associated with Guizhou. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Chengdu Shu Brocade is a local specialty or craft associated with Sichuan. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Rongchang Pottery is a local specialty or craft associated with Chongqing. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Hainan Li Brocade is a local specialty or craft associated with Hainan. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Zhuang Brocade is a local specialty or craft associated with Guangxi. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Chaozhou Embroidery is a local specialty or craft associated with Guangdong. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Hunan Xiang Embroidery is a local specialty or craft associated with Hunan. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Hubei Turquoise Craft is a local specialty or craft associated with Hubei. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Jun Porcelain is a local specialty or craft associated with Henan. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Weifang Kites is a local specialty or craft associated with Shandong. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Jingdezhen Porcelain is a local specialty or craft associated with Jiangxi. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Fujian Oolong Tea is a local specialty or craft associated with Fujian. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Xuan Paper is a local specialty or craft associated with Anhui. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Hangzhou Longjing Tea is a local specialty or craft associated with Zhejiang. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Suzhou Embroidery is a local specialty or craft associated with Jiangsu. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Shanghai Gu Embroidery is a local specialty or craft associated with Shanghai. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Heilongjiang Birch-bark Crafts is a local specialty or craft associated with Heilongjiang. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Jilin Paper Cutting is a local specialty or craft associated with Jilin. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Xiuyan Jade Carving is a local specialty or craft associated with Liaoning. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.
Inner Mongolian Felt Crafts is a local specialty or craft associated with Inner Mongolia. Compare the material, maker and intended use before choosing an item.