China Mainland Travel Guide – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/china/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:46:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg China Mainland Travel Guide – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/china/ 32 32 CHINA – Dunhuang Mogao Caves (Grottoes) tour & sunset at Crescent Lake oasis https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dunhuang-mogao-caves-grottoes-tour-sunset-at-crescent-lake-oasis/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:13:28 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29398 Dunhuang in north western Gansu Province of China was once a very important city on the silk road. It was founded in the late 2nd century BC and its name, meaning to flourish and prosper, reminds us of its importance. Today, the city itself isn’t [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A two-week Yunnan itinerary travel guide: Kunming to Shangri-La https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-two-week-yunnan-itinerary-travel-guide-kunming-to-shangri-la/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:21:30 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=28266 Yunnan is one of China’s most diverse provinces and this two-week Yunnan itinerary will take you to all the highlights. I have been to China plenty of times and this travel guide describes my trip from Kunming to Shangri-La. It’s suitable for a first time [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Wulong Karst National Park day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-wulong-karst-national-park-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:58:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26376 Wulong Karst National Park day trip is a must do if you’re in Chongqing. The park is part of the South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site of which I visited the Shilin Stone Forest Karst near Kunming, Yunnan Province, some time ago. Wulong Karst [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Dazu Rock Carvings, a must-do day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dazu-rock-carvings-a-must-do-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:50:45 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25682 I travel a lot which means I have seen a lot and this means I see more of the same quite often. Over time I learned to look at new places as if I travelled for the first time and not have this experience. The [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Jiuzhaigou Nature Park guide: all must-see spots in a day https://www.christravelblog.com/china-jiuzhaigou-nature-park-guide-all-must-see-spots-in-a-day/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:22:58 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24975 Jiuzhaigou is a fairy tale scenic sight in the north-western part of the Sichuan province in China. It’s a must-see together with Huanglong national park and thus a perfect short get-away before or after a business trip. Of course, a visit should be including on [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Chengdu craft beer bars; my personal hotspots https://www.christravelblog.com/china-chengdu-craft-beer-bars-personal-hotspots/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:35:27 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24507 The craft beer scene in China is rapidly evolving since a few years. When I last visited Chengdu several years ago there wasn’t much going on but now bars are popping up around the city. Recently I stayed several nights in Chengdu after a business [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Layover in Guangzhou: what to do in 4 -12 hours https://www.christravelblog.com/china-layover-in-guangzhou-what-to-do-in-4-12-hours/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:34:36 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24351 Guangzhou is a large city in southern China’s Guangdong province and has a huge airport hub connecting international flights to domestic or further international flights. Cheap business class flights connecting in Guangzhou were the reason for my layover. With the new 24/72/144-hour visa free option [read more]

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]]> CHINA – 4 places in Haikou you must see if you tour Hainan https://www.christravelblog.com/china-4-places-in-haikou-you-must-see-if-you-tour-hainan/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:04:11 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23592 Haikou is the capital of Hainan which is an island province of China in the China South Sea. It doesn’t have much places of interest in the city itself but the nearby volcano parks and lava towns, the coconut plantations and mangroves make it a [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Yanoda and Binglanggu Li & Miao: 2 must see parks near Sanya https://www.christravelblog.com/china-yanoda-and-binglanggu-li-miao-2-must-see-parks-near-sanya/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:20:52 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23212 Hainan is also called the Hawaii of China and that’s an understatement. I spend almost two weeks on Hainan Island when I travelled through China with my wife and kids during the Christmas holidays back in 2015. Now it’s time to show you why the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Kaiping Diaolou and Villages; a unique day trip from Guangzhou or Macau https://www.christravelblog.com/china-kaiping-diaolou-and-villages-a-unique-day-trip-from-guangzhou-or-macau/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:12:11 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22153 The Kaiping Diaolous and Villages are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must see in China for anyone visiting the Guangdong province. They are easily reached from Guangzhou or Macau (keep in mind you need a China visa if coming from Macau) or, as [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Foshan itinerary for a day trip with top things to do and see https://www.christravelblog.com/china-foshan-itinerary-for-a-day-trip-with-top-things-to-do-and-see/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:49:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21200 Most people probably don’t know Foshan and those two do probably think it’s one big industrial city near Guangzhou in the Guangdong provice. It’s located in the middle of the Pearl River Delta. This Foshan itinerary contains all the places of interest of which the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Visit Huanglong: Must see in Sichuan; surreal fairy tale landscape https://www.christravelblog.com/china-huanglong-is-a-must-see-in-sichuan-a-surreal-fairy-tale-landscape/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:36:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20284 Huanglong is one of two fairy tale scenic sites in north-western Sichuan province, China, which are a must see. They are an UNESCO World Heritage Site and for a reason. After my yearly business trip to Beijing I had the chance to see this beauty [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Nanshan Temple & Tianya Haijiao Beach as a day trip from Sanya https://www.christravelblog.com/china-nanshan-temple-tianya-haijiao-beach-as-a-day-trip-from-sanya/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:29:35 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19699 Hainan Island is a beautiful tropical island in southern China. It’s one of the smaller provinces of China and a great destination if you are looking for sun and beaches. I don’t like to swim and burn my skin in the sun all day so [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day trip to Haikou Volcano Park & lava villages with caves https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-trip-to-haikou-volcano-park-lava-villages-with-caves/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:23:07 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19339 Haikou is the capital of the Hainan province in China. It’s an island just off the coast of Vietnam and has a tropical climate. About 10.000 years ago it was an area full of active volcano’s. Today it’s possible to visit the Haikou Shishan Crater [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two days in Lijiang old town and outlying small villages https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-days-in-lijiang-old-town-and-outlying-small-villages/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:23:20 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18382 With a history of over 1000 years Lijiang wasn’t known to the outside world until after the earthquake of 1996. The old town was mostly destroyed but reconstructed quickly. In 1997 it got the UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These events made Lijiang known to [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day in Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-in-kunming-the-city-of-eternal-spring/ Tue, 24 May 2016 08:19:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17566 Kunming is a pleasant city in China compared to other big cities. The air is clean and the weather is nice year round. That’s why it’s also called the City of Eternal Spring. The city was my starting point for a 3 and a half [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two times disappointing Hainan: Monkey Island abused animals and closed Wuzishan https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-times-disappointing-hainan-monkey-island-abused-animals-and-closed-wuzishan/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:24:05 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17077 Hainan, the Hawaii of China, has been long on my bucket of things to see in China. During the Christmas holidays of 2015 I finally had the chance to visit. My family joined me. It was a great trip to Sanya and Haikou, the major [read more]

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]]> CHINA – The Hainan coconut plantation & mangroves as a day trip from Haikou https://www.christravelblog.com/china-the-hainan-coconut-plantation-and-mangroves-as-a-day-trip-from-haikou/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:48:01 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16851 What do you do if it’s a rainy winter day in Haikou, on Hainan Island in China? I wouldn’t go to the Dongjiao Hainan Coconut Plantation or the Haikou Mangroves but it was my last day on Hainan Island and the only unexplored part left. [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day on West Island & dinner at the local Sanya fish market https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-on-west-island-dinner-at-the-local-sanya-fish-market/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:31:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16573 Most people don’t know about China’s Hawaii nor did I for a long time. When I learned about Hainan and its white sandy beaches I thought this was a perfect spot for a two-week vacation during Christmas time. Away from the cold weather in the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day trip from Kunming to the surrealistic Shilin Stone Forest karst landscape https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-trip-from-kunming-to-the-surrealistic-shilin-stone-forest-karst-landscape/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:15:43 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16335 There are places in the world that just look alien. The Shilin Stone Forest near Kunming fits perfectly in this category. It’s a great day trip from Kunming whether you have a day off during a business trip or are on a leisure trip in [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two days at Qingcheng mountain & Dujiangyan irrigation system https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-days-at-qingcheng-mountain-dujiangyan-irrigation-system/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:14:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16137 Qingcheng Mountain is home to a few panda’s and part of the UNESCO Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries site. This is at the backside. Qingcheng Mountain is also the spiritual center of Taoism. This is at the front side. At the front side there is also [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Lashi Lake from Lijiang: horseback riding & canoeing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-lashi-lake-from-lijiang-horseback-riding-canoeing/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 11:06:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16130 Lashi Lake is located in the Yunnan Province and is just a 30 minute ride away from Lijiang city. It is a national wetland reserve and known for its birds, canoeing, fishing and horseback riding at the country side. I went to Lashi Lake during [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two nights in Jinan: City of Springs https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-nights-in-jinan-city-of-springs/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:09:03 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16048 Jinan is called the City of Springs due to the fact it has dozens of springs in the city. It’s located on the Beijing – Shanghai railway and a nice place for two nights to see the city or as a long day trip from [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Back in time to the Han Dynasty in Xuzhou: Terracotta Warriors & Tombs https://www.christravelblog.com/back-in-time-to-the-han-dynasty-in-xuzhou-terracotta-warriors-tombs/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:45:37 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15989 Terracotta warriors in Xuzhou? Yes there are! They are from the Han Dynasty and the ones close to Xi’an being from the Qin Dynasty. My recent trip in China brought me two nights to Xuzhou to make a one day trip to Qufu and the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day in the footsteps of Confucius & the Yellow Emperor near Qufu https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-in-the-footsteps-of-confucius-the-yellow-emperor-near-qufu/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:09:25 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15927 Qufu is the birthplace of Confucius and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. My quest to see all these sites brought me to Qufu during my last trip to China. Qufu is a place which is a bit off the beaten track in China. It’s best [read more]

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