Travel Guides

Comprehensive guides for the cities and destinations I know and love best, covering what to eat and drink, hotspot destinations, the best photo spots, and more.

Ice & Snow Festival, Dongbei Food & More in Harbin!

What to see, taste and do in Harbin – China's 'ice city.'

Ultimate Guide to Xishuangbanna – China's Little Thailand

Explore this tropical utopia on the border of Myanmar and Laos

Lishui Travel Guide: Villages & Verandas, Mushrooms & Mountains

Hike rice terraces, explore villages, go mushroom foraging and escape into nature in Lishui

The Sukhothai Shanghai X Kop & Kande Nordic Autumn Staycation

Explore the infinite charm of Scandinavia at The Sukhothai

Temple of Light Launches New Global Immersive Show in Shanghai

Shanghai-based immersive digital art exhibition pioneer Temple of Light launches new show

Taoye Boutique Hotel: A Gateway to Zhejiang's Historic Villages

Taoye is able to find a sustainable route forward that honors and values the past while providing for its future.

Juqi Antique Market – A Hoarder's Dream, A Minimalist's Nightmare

Equal parts trash and treasure, this market represents a bygone era of China's past in a time-warp vortex of a building.

Kunming: City of Eternal Spring & Melting Pot of Culture

The City of Eternal Spring –Kunming –makes for a veritable travel destination

How to Eat Your Way Through Chengdu

Turning the spice dial up to 11.

The Secret Kitchens of Jiangxi's Village Ayis Cooking Experience

Book now for an exclusive, bespoke immersive cooking experience in remote Jiangxi villages

Shanghai Day Trip: Zhujiajiao Water Town, a Lavender Paradise

Explore the Venice of Shanghai an hour away from downtown!

Rachel Weiss on The Day In the Life of a Foreign KOL in China

Pros and cons of working as a foreign KOL in China