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Going North: How Russia Became the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers
Seeking adventure off the beaten path, young Chinese travelers are increasingly heading to Russia—only to encounter a range of logistical hurdles, cultural barriers, and in some cases, fatal accidents
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
From Icy to an Ice Icon: How Harbin Became a Winter Wonderland
Since its founding in 1999, the Harbin Ice-Snow World has grown from a local initiative that provides residents with wintertime entertainment into the world’s largest celebration of ice
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
Qingtian: China’s “Little Europe” with a County-Town Heart
Often celebrated online for its European flair as the hometown of countless Chinese diaspora, this small mountain town’s true essence lies in the lives of those who left, stayed, and returned—shaping it over generations
Welcome to Liu York: Going with the Flow in China’s Chillest River City
How a riverside city in Guangxi has evolved from a Tang-era backwater, to a polluted industrial hub, and finally into a model of green living
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 alternatives to the holiday rush
When Youth Tourism Meets Village Life in Altay, Xinjiang | Photo Story
As Xinjiang’s Altay rises as a trendy escape for urban youth, a long-time resident captures life in the local villages
Borderline Addicted: How Shenzhen Became Hongkongers’ Weekend Escape Plan
Once a shoppers’ paradise, Hong Kong now watches its residents head north in search of low prices, lush parks, and luxe experiences
Mangoes, Massage, and Feasting in Mangshi, China’s Hottest Border Town
As Thailand loses appeal for Chinese travelers due to safety concerns, a laid-back Yunnan city is drawing foodies, festival-goers, and selfie-takers in search of Southeast Asian vibes within China's borders
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