Plan your Hainan Trip: Travel Guide 2026
An honest guide to Hainan — when to go, how to get around, where to stay, what to do and what to skip — from a family that travelled the island.
Magda Sawyer
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Things to Do in Hainan, China (2026)
The best things to do in Hainan — beaches, surfing, rainforest, Li culture and Haikou nights — plus what's worth it and what to skip.
Xi'an Itinerary: How to Spend 2–4 Days in China's Ancient Capital (2026)
A realistic day-by-day plan for 2 to 4 days in Xi'an — what to do each morning, afternoon and evening, with timings, a budget, and tweaks for short trips and families.
Best Things to Do in Xi'an — Must-See Attractions and Local Favourites
Beyond the Terracotta Warriors: the classics, the parks, the shows and the street food that make Xi'an worth your days — with our honest take on what to skip
Xi'an Travel Guide (2026): Plan Your Trip to China's Ancient Capital
Everything you need to plan a trip to Xi'an — when to go, where to stay, and what's actually worth your time — from someone who's been twice
Beijing Express: The Free Layover Tour from Beijing Airport (2026 Guide)
A free trip to the Great Wall while waiting for your flight connection? AirChina and Trip.com are changing the long-haul game!
Chengdu Itinerary: How to Enjoy 3–5 Days in Sichuan's Capital (2026)
A Chengdu itinerary to explore the old and the new
Shanghai Itinerary: How to Spend 3-5 Perfect Days (2026)
A realistic day-by-day Shanghai itinerary — honest pacing, real restaurant tips, family-friendly alternatives, and what this trip actually costs
Exploring Milan's Chinatown: What It's Really Like
An honest guide to Milan‘s Chinatown from someone who has been to China
China Travel: The How-To Guide For First-Timers
All you need to know to have knowledge and confidence to prepare for your first trip to Middle Kingdom
Best Things to Do in Chengdu — Top Attractions & Our Favorites
From pandas to hotpot, tea houses to light shows — best things to do in Chengdu. Honest picks from a family that keeps coming back.
We Were China Maxxing Before It Was Cool
Everyone on TikTok is suddenly in their "most Chinese time." We've been living ours for three years — with Mandarin lessons, regular trips to China, and a five-year-old who thinks she's Chinese.