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Hidden Gems

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Jianshui: One of China’s Last “Living” Ancient Cities

How Jianshui in Yunnan has survived time and urban development, remaining vibrant with everyday life that has lasted for centuries

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞) & Zhong Ming (钟鸣)

April 29, 2026

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5 Places to Experience Chinese New Year at Its Best

From the “birthplace” of Spring Festival to a town glowing with fish-shaped lanterns and parades, here are some ideas for your Chinese New Year getaw…

The Editors

Feb. 18, 2026

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Two Days in Wuhai, the Small Coal-Mining City Dubbed “China’s Dubai”

Once ridden with air pollution, the northwestern Inner Mongolia city is reinventing itself as a desert-lake tourist destination

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Feb. 10, 2026

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War Relics, Durian Slippers and Magical Encounters in Dongxing, China’s Southern Border

A Guangxi border town shaped by war, migration, cultural exchange, and subtropical flavors

Wang Lin (王琳)

Nov. 20, 2025

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National Day Escapes: 5 Offbeat Holiday Spots to Discover

Spanning the country from north to south, these five lesser-known destinations range from deserts to tropical coasts and offer (relatively) quieter a…

The Editors

Oct. 1, 2025

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The Quest for Quiet: Can “Reverse Travel” Save China’s Tourists From Holiday Crowds?

Between crowded tourist hotspots and boring small towns, young vacationers struggle to find a middle ground

Hayley Zhao

May 27, 2024

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Hop Across 2,085 Islands in Zhoushan

Embark on a journey through the East China Sea’s largest archipelago, where hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and unexpected stories await

Wang Lin (王琳)

May 26, 2023

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Legends and Landscapes: A Journey to the Birthplace of Qingming Festival

Searching for the origins of China’s festival to the dead on the mountain where it all began more than 2,500 years ago

RJ Fry

April 13, 2023

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Selling Lost Horizons in Rugged Yunnan Province

A motorbike journey goes behind the scenes of Yunnan’s tourism industry

Mads Vesterager Nielsen

Aug. 7, 2022

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The Rough Side of China’s Tropical Paradise

Racing through Hainan’s back roads on a secondhand motorbike shows a different facet of the island

Mads Vesterager Nielsen

July 14, 2022

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The Nuclear Secret Under Chongqing’s Mountains

Under the mountains of Fuling, remnants of a top-secret nuclear project have come to light

Zheng Yiwen (郑怡雯)

Jan. 9, 2022

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The Family Mansion at the Heart of Yunnan’s Modern History

How the Zhu clan became one of the richest and most powerful families in all Yunnan from their business base in Jianshui

Anson Zong-Liscum (安森)

Oct. 20, 2021

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