Beautifully preserved village of Hongcun near Huangshan China has so much to offer the curious traveler that there’s simply no way to visit everywhere in just one trip. Most first time visitors cover the ‘must-see’ sites of Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Guilin, but there’s so much more to discover and explore. Here we list our top places to visit on a second trip to China. Huangshan Our director Guy Rubin’s favorite destination in China is Huangshan –  » Read more »

Aman at the Summer Palace What with so many luxury five star hotels in Beijing, travelers really are spoilt for choice in this megacity. But how do you choose when confronted with this much choice? It’s not easy, so we’re here to help and have written a brief guide to the primary choices for your luxury hotel needs in Beijing. The following are listed in alphabetical order.  Aman Summer Palace The Aman in Beijing is an absolutely gorgeous Qing dynasty heritage boutique hotel.  » Read more »

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) China has some fabulous art galleries showcasing the best Chinese and international artists from past to present. Here we list some of the best places in the country to get yourself acquainted with the breadth of both Chinese and international art, in particular contemporary art.  Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Beijing Located in the 798 Art Zone, the UCCA was designed to be a global art center in Beijing.  » Read more »

  Pandas are the national animal of China and are a must-see if visiting the province of Sichuan, home to 80% of the population of Giant Pandas. Nowadays they are endangered and it’s very rare to see them in the wild. Some zoos around the world are lucky enough to host pandas, but if you really want to see them interact in a more natural environment then schedule a visit to one of these panda bases.     » Read more »

Beijing Pine Valley – with an impressive background of the Yan mountains, the par 44th is a good driving hole China is now home to thousands of golf courses, as the sport has taken off in a big way. Some of the clubs play host to major world tournaments and there are now excellent courses all over the country. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best courses that can be accessed from the main tourist spots.  » Read more »