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Eastogo self-driving tour review

Our experience exploring Western Sichuan and Qinghai with Eastogo, a bespoke travel agency from Chengdu

Western Sichuan and Qinghai: A road trip from Chengdu to Xining

An unforgettable journey through China's Tibetan heritage

Chengdu Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip to Sichuan's Capital (2026)

Everything you need to plan your trip to Chengdu — when to visit, where to stay, what to eat and practical tips from someone who keeps coming back.

Surfing in Hainan: Where to Learn on China's Surf Coast (2026)

Where to surf in Hainan, when to go, and how to learn as a beginner — including the resort with its own artificial wave where we took our first lesson.

Zhangjiajie with Kids: Is It Worth It? (2026)

An honest family take on the Avatar mountains, Glass Bridge and Tianmen with children — what they'll love and what's genuinely hard.

Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)

Wulingyuan vs the city, plus the best hotels for the Avatar Mountains, Tianmen Mountain and families — top picks from a family that visited more than once.

Zhangjiajie Itinerary: How to Spend 4–5 Days (2026)

A tested 4–5 day Zhangjiajie plan — the Forest Park, Tianmen, the Glass Bridge and the old towns — built on what we got wrong the first time, then fixed.

Best Things to Do in Zhangjiajie: Top Attractions (2026)

The Avatar peaks, Tianmen's Heaven's Gate, the Glass Bridge, the caves and the shows — what's actually worth your days, from a family who's done most of it.

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.

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