From cities that blend history and modernity to off-the-beaten-path towns and hidden countryside, The World of Chinese is dedicated to showcasing the authentic China—its diverse regional cultures and its people—through in-depth travel writing. Embark on a wonderful summer journey across China with our collection of travel essays. Or better yet, grab one of our cultural guides, book a flight, and experience the country for yourself!
Featured Trips
What is the Chinese river cruise experience like? Why are once-obscure rural temples suddenly popular? Discover the answers—and much more about contemporary China travel—by diving into these immersive tales.
China Snapshot
A glance at China’s travel highlights, from the e-commerce capital to the poetic peak that inspired the Beat poets in the US—all featured in our cultural tourism guide series
Off the Beaten Track
From a secret nuclear facility turned attraction to forgotten imperial tombs buried beneath farmlands, explore these fascinating hidden destinations
One Minute China
Check out our short travel documentaries from across China
Tastes of the Region
Whether it’s fresh oysters in Guangdong or wild mushrooms from Yunnan, each region in China tells its own story through food. Explore what piques your curiosity.
Talk Like a Local
Learn travel-related Chinese from characters and phrases to conversations
