# China Revealed

> Extraordinary places. Practical travel advice.


## Pages

- [Photo & Map Credits](https://china-revealed.com/credits/)
- [Car rental](https://china-revealed.com/car-rental/)
- [Trains](https://china-revealed.com/trains/)
- [Flights](https://china-revealed.com/flights/)
- [Accommodation](https://china-revealed.com/accommodation/)
- [Videos](https://china-revealed.com/videos/)
- [Itineraries](https://china-revealed.com/itineraries/)
- [Plan Your Trip](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/)
- [Things to Do](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/)
- [Destinations](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/)
- [SIM & internet](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/sim-internet/): Choose connectivity around what your trip needs: mobile data, a local phone number, bank verification messages or several destinations. Compare your device and provider's terms before buying a plan.
- [Money & payments](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/payments/): Plan a combination of payment methods before choosing how much cash to carry. Consider everyday purchases, larger bookings and a backup if your phone or bank card is unavailable.
- [Where to stay](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/where-to-stay/): The best base depends on your route, arrival point and the time available.
- [Getting around China](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/): Plan the longer journeys first, then work out the last leg to your accommodation and sights.
- [Before you go](https://china-revealed.com/plan-your-trip/before-you-go/): Prepare travel documents, your first arrival, health insurance, medicines and emergency contacts, then use the detailed guides for each task.
- [Hiking trails & old paths](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/hiking-trails/): Browse hiking trails & old paths across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Islands & coasts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/islands-coasts/): Browse islands & coasts across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Grasslands & deserts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/grasslands-deserts/): Browse grasslands & deserts across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Historic towns & villages](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/towns-villages/): Browse historic towns & villages across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Mountains & forests](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/mountains-forests/): Browse mountains & forests across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Landforms & caves](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/geology-caves/): Browse landforms & caves across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Theme parks, shows & resorts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/parks-shows/): Browse theme parks, shows & resorts across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Rivers, lakes & waterfalls](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/rivers-lakes/): Browse rivers, lakes & waterfalls across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Ecology & wildlife](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/ecology-wildlife/): Browse ecology & wildlife across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [City districts & landmarks](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/city-landmarks/): Browse city districts & landmarks across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Historic sites & architecture](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/historic-architecture/): Browse historic sites & architecture across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Museums, art & science](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/museums-art/): Browse museums, art & science across China by province and locality. Open each guide for its highlights and visit notes.
- [Tea & local drinks](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/tea-drinks/): Tea, milk drinks, fermented drinks and local alcoholic beverages, clearly distinguished.
- [Sweets & desserts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/desserts/): Regional cakes, sweet bowls, pastries and confectionery.
- [Tofu & vegetable dishes](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/tofu-vegetables/): Dishes centred on bean curd or vegetables. Stock, fat and toppings still need checking.
- [Soups & stews](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/soups-stews/): Regional broths, thick soups and slowly cooked dishes.
- [Hotpots & shared pots](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/hotpot/): Shared broth pots and local pot meals, with ingredients and portion sizes to compare.
- [Barbecue & grilled foods](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/barbecue/): Grilled and roasted specialties, from small skewers to shared whole cuts.
- [Cured meats & roast-shop dishes](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/cured-roasts/): Braised cold cuts, preserved meats and roast-shop specialties.
- [Fish & seafood](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/seafood/): River fish, shellfish and coastal seafood dishes; names and preparation styles vary locally.
- [Meat & poultry dishes](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/meat-poultry/): Local meat and poultry dishes, with attention to cuts, cooking methods and portions.
- [Rice & congee](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/rice-congee/): Rice meals, sticky-rice preparations and congee, grouped by serving style.
- [Noodles, buns & dumplings](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/noodles-dumplings/): Noodle bowls, filled dumplings, steamed buns and regional flour-based staples.
- [Vegetarian & vegan travel tips](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/vegetarian/): Learn how to ask about meat, fish, stock, cooking fat, dairy and eggs before ordering.
- [Tea, coffee & desserts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/tea-desserts/): Plan a tea or coffee break, then compare local pastries, milk puddings, rice sweets and dessert soups.
- [Hotpot, noodles & dough dishes](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/hotpot-noodles/): Compare shared hotpots, wheat and rice noodles, dumplings, and selected bread or rice-cake dishes. Ordinary soups appear under Regional cuisines.
- [Regional dishes & banquets](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/regional-dining/): Build a regional meal by comparing cooking methods, main ingredients and the role each dish plays at the table.
- [Street food & snacks](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/snacks/): Compare small portions, filled pastries and savoury bites, then plan a few stops within one neighbourhood.
- [Chinese breakfasts](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/breakfast/): Plan a morning meal around local noodle counters, steamers, rice dishes and drinks, with ingredients and portion sizes in mind.
- [China attractions directory](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/places/): Explore places by province, city and type, with local highlights and individual visitor guides.
- [Scenic rail journeys](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/rail-journeys/): Connect contrasting regions and give the journey its own place in your trip.
- [Beaches & islands](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/beaches/): Compare Hainan’s beach resorts, Guangxi’s volcanic Weizhou Island and the historic island streets of Gulangyu. Choose between a beach stay, an island excursion and a coastal walk.
- [Leisure & Fun](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/leisure/): Make space for the relaxed side of China: beach stays, waterside walks, theme parks, performances and an unhurried afternoon. Choose a place that suits your pace and leave room to enjoy it.
- [Pandas & Wildlife](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/wildlife/): Plan a panda visit in Sichuan and explore wildlife-focused destinations elsewhere in China. Understand the difference between a managed visitor centre and seeing animals in their natural habitat.
- [Hiking & Outdoors](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/hiking/): Find mountain walks, gorge trails and countryside routes that suit your experience. Compare Yunnan, Anhui and Sichuan, and plan transport, terrain and weather before setting out.
- [Cultural Experiences](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/culture/): Spend time with the everyday culture behind the landmarks: Chengdu teahouses, regional opera, traditional crafts and neighbourhood rituals. Explore respectfully and check when public activities take place.
- [Historic Towns & Villages](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/old-towns/): Discover canal towns, walled merchant cities and villages shaped by local building traditions. Compare Wuzhen, Pingyao, Hongcun, Lijiang and other places beyond a quick photo stop.
- [City Life & Neighbourhoods](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/city-life/): Experience Shanghai’s riverfront, Chongqing’s hillside streets and the neighbourhood life of China’s cities. Combine a landmark view with markets, architecture and an evening at your own pace.
- [Historic Landmarks](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/top-attractions/): Walk the Great Wall, explore imperial palaces and meet the Terracotta Army. Start with the history you most want to understand, then connect nearby museums and neighbourhoods.
- [Natural Wonders](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/nature/): Explore the karst rivers of Guangxi, the sandstone pillars of Hunan and China’s mountain and lake landscapes. Choose a region and allow time for the weather and the journey.
- [Chinese Food](https://china-revealed.com/things-to-do/food/): Taste China through regional kitchens, breakfast counters and evening food streets. Explore local specialties by destination, with flavour, preparation and ordering notes.
- [Maps & useful apps](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/essential-apps/): Start with the jobs you need to do: find an address, translate a detail, pay, contact your accommodation and retrieve a booking. Test the essential tools before you leave rather than installing every suggested app.
- [Your first day](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/arrival/): Keep the first day manageable: complete entry procedures, collect your belongings, confirm your connection and reach your accommodation. Leave flexibility for an unfamiliar airport and any account or payment checks.
- [SIM & internet](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/sim-internet/): Choose the service after checking your exact phone model and the tasks you need it to perform. Mobile data, a local phone number and the ability to receive your home number's texts are different features.
- [Set up WeChat](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/wechat/): Create and test your WeChat account before departure. The useful first milestone is being able to sign in and receive messages; payment activation is a separate task.
- [Money & payments](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/payments/): Set up a payment method before you need to use it at a counter. Registration, card linking and a successful merchant payment are separate checks; keep another way to pay available.
- [Visas & entry](https://china-revealed.com/first-time-in-china/visa-entry/): Start with three details: the passport you will use, every stop on your route and how long you plan to stay. Visa-free entry, visa-free transit and a visitor visa have different conditions.
- [Hangzhou Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/zhejiang/hangzhou/)
- [Lijiang Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/yunnan/lijiang/)
- [Guilin Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/guangxi/guilin/)
- [Xi’an Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/shaanxi/xian/)
- [Leshan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/sichuan/leshan/)
- [Chengdu Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/sichuan/chengdu/)
- [Taiwan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/taiwan/)
- [Macau Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/macau/)
- [Hong Kong Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/hong-kong/)
- [Xinjiang Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/xinjiang/)
- [Ningxia Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/ningxia/)
- [Qinghai Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/qinghai/)
- [Gansu Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/gansu/)
- [Shaanxi Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/shaanxi/)
- [Tibet (Xizang) Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/tibet/)
- [Yunnan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/yunnan/)
- [Guizhou Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/guizhou/)
- [Sichuan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/sichuan/)
- [Chongqing Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/chongqing/)
- [Hainan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/hainan/)
- [Guangxi Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/guangxi/)
- [Guangdong Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/guangdong/)
- [Hunan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/hunan/)
- [Hubei Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/hubei/)
- [Henan Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/henan/)
- [Shandong Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/shandong/)
- [Jiangxi Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/jiangxi/)
- [Fujian Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/fujian/)
- [Anhui Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/anhui/)
- [Zhejiang Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/zhejiang/)
- [Jiangsu Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/jiangsu/)
- [Shanghai Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/shanghai/)
- [Heilongjiang Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/heilongjiang/)
- [Jilin Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/jilin/)
- [Liaoning Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/liaoning/)
- [Inner Mongolia Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/inner-mongolia/)
- [Shanxi Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/shanxi/)
- [Hebei Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/hebei/)
- [Tianjin Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/tianjin/)
- [Beijing Travel Guide](https://china-revealed.com/destinations/beijing/)
- [Destination & Planning Guides](https://china-revealed.com/travel-guides/)
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