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Plan the perfect trip — itineraries, day trips, the Great Wall and China's great cuisines, each linked to bookable tours

How Many Days Do You Need in China? (2026 Itinerary Planner by Trip Length)
Itineraries

How Many Days Do You Need in China? (2026 Itinerary Planner by Trip Length)

The honest answer to 'how many days do I need in China?' — matched to real, bookable itineraries from a long weekend to a two-week grand tour.

Jun 10, 2026
14 min read
China Multi-Day Tours in 2026: How to Choose the Right Itinerary
Itineraries

China Multi-Day Tours in 2026: How to Choose the Right Itinerary

A buyer's guide to China multi-day tours: how itineraries are built, what's included, and which Panda Touring route fits your travel style.

Jun 10, 2026
13 min read
Best China Day Trips in 2026: Single-Day Tours From Major Cities
Tours

Best China Day Trips in 2026: Single-Day Tours From Major Cities

Single-day China tours that fit into any itinerary — Great Wall hikes, panda mornings, Terracotta Warriors and Li River cruises with expert guides.

Jun 10, 2026
12 min read
Great Wall of China Tours 2026: Which Section to Visit and How to Do It Right
Tours

Great Wall of China Tours 2026: Which Section to Visit and How to Do It Right

Mutianyu, Jinshanling or Badaling? A practical guide to choosing your Great Wall section and the tours that get you there without the crowds.

Jun 10, 2026
15 min read
China's Golden Triangle: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in One Trip (2026 Guide)
Itineraries

China's Golden Triangle: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in One Trip (2026 Guide)

The Golden Triangle is China's classic first-timer route. Here's what you'll see in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai — and how the days fit together.

Jun 10, 2026
14 min read
Chengdu Panda Tours 2026: How to See Giant Pandas the Right Way
Tours

Chengdu Panda Tours 2026: How to See Giant Pandas the Right Way

Everything you need to plan a giant panda visit in Chengdu — when to go, which base to choose, and the tours that build a trip around them.

Jun 10, 2026
12 min read
The 8 Great Cuisines of China: A Regional Food Guide (2026)
Food

The 8 Great Cuisines of China: A Regional Food Guide (2026)

Sichuan to Cantonese: a traveller's map of China's eight great regional cuisines, what defines each, and where to eat them on your trip.

Jun 10, 2026
16 min read
Sichuan Food Guide: What to Eat in Chengdu (2026)
Food

Sichuan Food Guide: What to Eat in Chengdu (2026)

Hotpot, mapo tofu and má­là everything — a first-timer's guide to eating Sichuan food in its home city of Chengdu.

Jun 10, 2026
13 min read
What to Eat in Beijing: Peking Duck and Beyond (2026)
Food

What to Eat in Beijing: Peking Duck and Beyond (2026)

Peking duck is just the start. A guide to Beijing's must-eat dishes, from imperial roast duck to hutong street snacks.

Jun 10, 2026
12 min read
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