China Travel Series
Table of Contents
Series Introduction#
China has 9.6 million square kilometers of land and 34 provincial-level administrative regions. There are majestic snow-capped mountains, beautiful Jiangnan landscapes, vast grasslands, bustling metropolises, and peaceful villages.
The “China Travel Series” takes you to explore every corner of China, experiencing the unique customs and cultures of different regions.
Province List#
- Beijing: Six Hundred Years in the Forbidden City, Old Times in the Hutongs
- Tianjin: The Charm of the Haihe River and Western-Style Buildings on Wuda Road
- Hebei: The Collision of the Summer Resort and the Grasslands of Bashang
- Shanxi: See China’s Cultural Relics, The Millennium of Pingyao Ancient City
- Inner Mongolia: The Call of the Grasslands, The Vastness of Hulunbuir
- Liaoning: The Shenyang Imperial Palace and the Seaside Scenery of Dalian
- Jilin: The Snow of Changbai Mountain, The Wonder of Frost Flower Island
- Heilongjiang: The Kingdom of Ice and Snow, European Style in Harbin
- Shanghai: Hearing the Footsteps of Time in the Shikumen Alleys
- Jiangsu: “Above There is Paradise, Below There are Suzhou and Hangzhou,” The Poetry of Jiangnan Water Towns
- Zhejiang: The Tenderness of West Lake, The Misty Rain of Wuzhen
- Anhui: “After Returning from Mount Huang, No Mountain Needs to Be Seen,” The Charm of Huizhou Ancient Villages
- Fujian: The Scent of Tea in Wuyi Mountains, The Sea Breeze of Xiamen
- Jiangxi: The Mists of Lushan, The Porcelain of Jingdezhen
- Shandong: At the Summit of Mount Tai, The Land of Confucius and Mencius
- Henan: The Hinterland of China, The Peonies of Luoyang and the Night Markets of Kaifeng
- Hubei: The Yangtze River Under the Yellow Crane Tower, The Secret Realm of Shennongjia
- Hunan: The Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie, The Night Color of Phoenix Ancient City
- Guangdong: The Morning Tea of Guangzhou, The Technology of Shenzhen, The Romance of Zhuhai
- Guangxi: “Guilinhui Shanshui Jiatianxia,” The Pastoral Scenery of Yangshuo
- Hainan: The End of the World, The Coconut Wind and Sea Rhyme of Sanya
- Hong Kong: The Pearl of the Orient, The Brilliance of Victoria Harbour
- Macau: Portuguese Style, The Story of the Ruins of St. Paul’s
- Chongqing: The 8D Magic City, The Jianghu Air in Hot Pot
- Sichuan: The Water of Jiuzhaigou, The Buddha of Mount Emei, The Tea Houses of Chengdu
- Guizhou: The Huangguoshu Waterfall, The Qianhu Miao Village of Xijiang
- Yunnan: Colorful Clouds of the South, The Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon of Dali, The Ancient City of Lijiang
- Tibet: The Place Closest to Heaven, The Solemnity of Potala Palace
- Shaanxi: The Shock of Terracotta Warriors, The Thirteen Dynasties Ancient Capital of Xi’an
- Gansu: The Starting Point of the Silk Road, The Murals of Dunhuang Mogao Caves
- Qinghai: The Blue of Qinghai Lake, The Mirror of Chaka Salt Lake
- Ningxia: The Sunset of Shapotou, The Magnificent Helan Mountains
- Xinjiang: The Last Drop of Water in the Atlantic, The Autumn Colors of Kanas
Travel Tips#
Best Travel Seasons#
- Spring (March-May): Xinjiang, Tibet, Qinghai, Yunnan
- Summer (June-August): Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet
- Autumn (September-November): Sichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Tibet
- Winter (December-February): Harbin, Changbai Mountain, Hainan, Yunnan
Transportation Suggestions#
- Interprovincial Travel: High-speed trains and airplanes are the main transportation methods
- Intra-provincial Travel: Car rental is more flexible
- Remote Areas: Charter cars or join tour groups
Accommodation Recommendations#
- Big Cities: City center hotels, convenient transportation
- Near Attractions: Specialized homestays, experience local customs
- Ancient Towns and Villages: Inns, experience slow life
Important Notes#
- High Altitude Travel: Prepare oxygen bottles in advance, pay attention to sun protection
- Desert Travel: Bring more water, pay attention to sun protection and wind/sand
- Winter Travel: Prepare warm clothing
- Minority Areas: Respect local customs and traditions
Let’s explore China together and discover the beautiful!