From seeing the incredible Terracotta Army to hiking the sacred mountain of Huashan, here are the top things to do in Xian
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The Travel to China Checklist - what you need to organize before you go to China and things to do before traveling to China.
We are leaving China the same way we entered, by walking across a river. Only it's a different river. This time we are walking from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.
Our final stop in China is Guilin - for Rice Noodles, take trips on rivers and see more rice terraces. Here's the best things to do in Guilin
Zhangjiajie National Park - inspiration for the Avatar movie, home to beautiful karst mountains, ethereal views and the massive Bailong Elevator.
If you want to take a Yangtze River Cruise through the Three Gorges but you're on a budget, then the best way is to take a Chinese boat
Huanglong National Park - it's an adventure just to get here, and when you do Its incredible. The Yellowstone of China just takes your breath away.
Chengdu - home of Sichuan food to sweat for, friendly and temperate - it's also home to the Chengdu Research Centre for Giant Pandas.
The road to Shangri La is a winding, climbing, series of mountain passes that make your heart beat a little faster, even before you arrive
Tiger Leaping Gorge - a glorious hike and place to spend a couple of days. Staggering scenery, easy walking, apart from the 28 bends...
When you arrive in XinJie, for the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, from whatever previous destination, I […]
How to buy tickets + take the bus from Hekou to Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Includes ticket prices, how to book tickets to go to Xinjie from Hekou
Huanghan - the Magical Yellow Mountain isn't sacred, but it is spectacular. We travelled during a rain and thunderstorm, and took in the sunrise at the top.
Everything you need to know about taking the train in China - from tickets, and different classes,to not expecting sleep with Chinese cabin mates
The Great Wall of China - we took public transport to see the wall at its most natural, wild self. And it is stunning. Breathtaking.
