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Discover the best cities China has to offer
Imperial Heritage
Beijing
Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs and Peking duck
Modern Metropolis
Shanghai
The Bund, French Concession, futuristic skyline
Panda Paradise
Chengdu
Giant pandas, Sichuan cuisine, tea culture
Ancient Capital
Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors, city wall, Muslim Quarter
Karst Wonderland
Guilin
Li River, rice terraces, karst mountains
Paradise on Earth
Hangzhou
West Lake, Longjing tea, tech capital
Avatar Mountains
Zhangjiajie
Glass bridge, floating pillars, nature wonder
Garden City
Suzhou
Classical gardens, silk, water towns
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Practical tips and guides for traveling in China
3 Days in Chengdu on a Budget
Giant pandas, face-melting hot pot, and endless tea houses — all for under $60 a day. Here's how to do Chengdu without blowing your travel fund.
ChinaCheapo Team · 9 min read
beijingBeijing Hutong Food Crawl
Forget the tourist traps on Wangfujing — Beijing's best eating is hidden in the hutong alleyways. Here's a local-approved walking food route.
ChinaCheapo Team · 8 min read
hangzhouShanghai to Hangzhou Day Trip by High-Speed Rail
West Lake, Longjing tea, and a 300km/h train ride — all in one day. The easiest and most rewarding day trip from Shanghai, step by step.
ChinaCheapo Team · 7 min read
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Beijing in 5 Days: Imperial History to Modern Hutongs
Cover Beijing's greatest hits on a budget — from the Great Wall to hidden hutong eateries. Five packed days with real costs and local tips.
¥3,000–5,000 (~$420–700)
7 daysShanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou: 7-Day East China Loop
Three of China's most beautiful cities linked by high-speed rail. Neon skylines, classical gardens, and West Lake — all in one week.
¥5,500–8,500 (~$770–1,190)
14 daysFirst Time in China: The Ultimate 14-Day Route
Beijing to Shanghai via Xi'an, Chengdu, and Guilin — the classic first-timer route hitting every must-see. Two weeks, five cities, one incredible trip.
¥12,000–20,000 (~$1,680–2,800)
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