China

China’s enormous size means you find every type of climate within its borders, from tropical to polar, as well as ancient ruins, ultra-modern skyscrapers, and a cuisine that runs from dumplings to numbingly spicy hot pot. Its megacities buzz with energy while deep pockets of its vast gorgeous nature landscape—turquoise beaches, mist-wreathed mountains, and seemingly infinite deserts—remain wild.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to China.

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Resources to help plan your trip
As some tourist sites welcome back visitors, authorities are limiting access to avoid crowds that might lead to further cross-infections.
Nepal’s government suspended climbing permits for all other peaks in the country and is canceling visas on arrival for tourists.
Mei Zhang, the founder of WildChina—an outfitter specializing in off-the-beaten-path itineraries—wants to put a human face on a country of 1.4 billion people.
A recent excavation at the tombsite that holds the iconic Terra-Cotta Army in Xi’an, the capital of the Shaanxi province, unearthed a swath of previously unknown life-sized military figurines buried alongside China’s first emperor.
Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.
As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.
With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.
The architecture alone makes it worth booking a flight there.
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