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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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.
Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.
Explore Asia’s markets, restaurants, and ingredients in a whole new way—with a food expert.
Learn from an expert guide as you go deeper into these must-see spots.
With the success of the first season of “Master of Fashion,” Beijing designers are making a bid to help the capital of China become the world’s next city of style.
Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.