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Places. People. A different perspective.
Look a little closer. Stories, local discoveries and practical guides for a more thoughtful journey.
Applying for a China tourist visa without an agency? Find your visa office, gather your documents and follow the steps from online review to passport pickup, with current fees and what to recheck for 2027.
The reading room
Find a place, a practical answer, or a different way to travel.
Plan three days in Xi’an around the Terracotta Warriors, city wall and cultural neighborhoods. Compare actual private tours and decide whether a separate Mount Hua day suits you.
The Terracotta Warriors are unforgettable—but Xi'an has so much more. Ancient city walls you can bike on, a Muslim Quarter that's been trading for 1,300 years, and some of the best street food in China.
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From a good read to a great journey
A neighbourhood you want to wander. A flavour you want to find. Turn what caught your eye into a trip that feels like you.
