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Sizzling Sichuan: exploring China's quintessential provinceMay 24, 2018 • 5 min read
Sichuan (四川) – the ‘China of China’. This far west province is a microcosm of all that draws visitors to the Middle Kingdom. Fiery food, sleepy pandas, a…
Chengdu Travel Stories
beachesChina's most epic high-speed rail journeysAug 24, 2017 • 7 min read
It was once Japan that was famous for its high-speed train network, introducing the world to its Shinkansen, or bullet trains, way back in 1964. But while…
foodA time for cha: traditional Chinese tea in ChengduSep 23, 2014 • 5 min read
Drinking tea is as central to life in Chengdu as its pungent Sichuan peppercorns or the city's other favourite pastime, mah-jong. Many people carry flasks…
wildlife and natureTravelling in China with your family: what to know and where to goSep 5, 2014 • 7 min read
China may not spring immediately to mind when choosing a destination for a family trip, but the Middle Kingdom is full of places that suit families with…