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34 Fun & Best Things to Do in Huai’an, China
Huai’an is a canal city in northern Jiangsu Province, China, best known as the birthplace of Premier Zhou Enlai, its centuries-old role on the Grand Canal, and Huaiyang cuisine, one of China’s four classical culinary traditions. Most visitors spend one to two days in the city center around the Zhou Enlai memorial sites, Hongze Lake,…
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28 Fun & Best Things to Do in Fuzhou, China
Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian province on China’s southeast coast, a city of nearly 8 million people built where the Min River meets the sea. It mixes Qing-dynasty lane houses, Buddhist mountain temples, and a modern skyline, and it sees far fewer foreign visitors than Beijing or Shanghai – which means shorter lines and…
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23 Things to Do in Pingdingshan, China
Underneath the voluminous veil of the Henan sky, nestled like an enigmatic gem waiting to be discovered, lies the enigmatic wonder of Pingdingshan. The kind of place where unscripted serendipities unfold at every turn and where the art of living unfurls with a distinct Chinese touch. It’s a venerable canvas etched with legends, tinged with…
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29 Things to Do in Harbin, China
Roll up your flannels and lace up your boots as we step into the Siberian chill of Harbin, the delightful jewel of North China, a city that never stints on narrative. Imagine yourself in the icy flush of winter, your frost-kissed cheeks thawing as you sip on scalding coffee, letting the hum of Mandarin hurl…
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6 Things to Do in Weinan, China
Saddle up, dear reader, for a ride of the senses along the intricate brush strokes of an ancient Chinese scroll. A treasure trove of harmonious contradictions and timeless traditions, Weinan silently beckons the curious and adventurous. You arrive in Weinan as merely another modern-day voyager. Still, you leave as an insatiable storyteller, spinning yarns of…
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31 Fun & Best Things to Do in Pudong, China
Surrender your senses to an intoxicating Shanghai district, where modern marvels and ancient traditions converge. Pudong, a destination that has propelled itself from swamps to skyscrapers, offers an intoxicating cocktail of experiences that veers off the beaten path. It’s not just a place packed with things to do; it’s a splash of colors in the…
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30 Fun & Best Things to Do in Shantou, China
Shantou sits on China’s southeastern coast in Guangdong province, the commercial heart of the Chaoshan region. Its 30 best attractions span Qing-dynasty merchant residences, a 23-islet archipelago at Nan’ao, colonial-era arcade streets, and some of the country’s most distinctive Teochew seafood. Most visitors base themselves in Jinping District downtown and take day trips to Nan’ao…
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32 Fun & Best Things to Do in Taizhou, China
Taizhou brazenly stitches itself with an unwavering thread of the unexpected in the sweet tapestry of enigmatic landscapes and cultural crossroads. Nestled in China’s Zhejiang province, this city is a pulsating, visceral riot of experiences waiting to be devoured. It is a place that, without a morsel of pretense, challenges you to forget about the…
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29 Best Things To Do in Guilin, China
Got your chopsticks ready and wanderlust ignited? Good. Take my no-heeled, well-worn boots for a moment, and let me take you on a saunter through an enchanting theater of mist-shrouded hills and glistening waters. Guilin, my intrepid explorers, is where we find ourselves today—a symphony of nature’s grandeur and mankind’s resilience, layered over by a…
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30 Fun & Best Things to Do in Changzhou, China
Changzhou, a mid-sized city in China’s Jiangsu province, has 14 attractions on this list — including China Dinosaurs Park, the Tianning Temple pagoda, and Hongmei Park. The other 16 spots sit in three neighboring cities that are easy day trips by high-speed rail: 11 in Wuxi (about 39 km / 10-16 minutes away), 3 in…
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5 Fun & Best Things to Do in Suihua, China
Think the whisper of wind against the last remaining grains of a rice stalk, set against a watercolor canvas of blue skies and vast expanses of uncluttered landscapes. That’s Suihua, my astute traveler. An arresting symphony of serenity and vibrance, tucked away in the northeastern juggernaut that’s China. Here, we’re far from the ostentatious displays…
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5 Best Resorts in New Mexico
New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning scenery. It also boasts some of the most luxurious and unique resorts in the United States. In my search for the perfect getaway, I discovered a plethora of exceptional accommodations to suit any traveler’s desires, from rejuvenating spa retreats…