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Your go-to resource for family travel in China. No checklists. Just real journeys, honest advice, and a trip your kids will not forget.
A free trip to the Great Wall while waiting for your flight connection? AirChina and Trip.com are changing the long-haul game!
A Chengdu itinerary to explore the old and the new
A realistic day-by-day Shanghai itinerary — honest pacing, real restaurant tips, family-friendly alternatives, and what this trip actually costs
An honest guide to Milan‘s Chinatown from someone who has been to China
All you need to know to have knowledge and confidence to prepare for your first trip to Middle Kingdom
From pandas to hotpot, tea houses to light shows — best things to do in Chengdu. Honest picks from a family that keeps coming back.
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.
Your guide to Hong Kong's best neighbourhoods and hotels for every budget — from the harbour views of Tsim Sha Tsui to the local energy of Mong Kok.
Tested guide to Harbin's best areas and hotels. Central Street for sightseeing and food, Songbei for the Ice Festival — honest recommendations at every budget from someone who's visited twice.
Tested guide to Guangzhou's best neighbourhoods and hotels. From Canton Tower luxury to old-town Liwan charm to Chimelong theme parks — where to base yourself for every travel style and budget.
Can you really travel China with a baby? We did it with a 4.5-month-old — here's everything we learned about feeding, diapers, transport, and what to expect from Chinese people (spoiler: they'll love your baby).
Pimsleur Chinese is an audio-based Mandarin course that builds speaking confidence fast. After using it across multiple levels before trips to China, here's my honest review — what it does well, where it falls short, and who it's best for.