Travelogues China
Vacation in China : Highlights & Travel Tips
China is a destination of extraordinary scale and contrast, where ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and fast-moving modern cities come together in one trip. Travelers are drawn by the chance to walk along the Great Wall, explore imperial landmarks in Beijing, see the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, cruise the karst scenery around Guilin, and experience the energy of Shanghai’s futuristic skyline. What makes China especially rewarding is its diversity: one journey can include mountain villages, Buddhist temples, giant pandas in Chengdu, world-famous cuisine, and vibrant cultural traditions that vary widely by region.
For travelers, the highlights go far beyond iconic sights. Food is a major part of the experience, from Sichuan hotpot and Cantonese dim sum to hand-pulled noodles and street snacks in local markets. High-speed rail makes it practical to cover long distances efficiently, but the country is vast, so planning a realistic route is important. Visitors should be prepared for language barriers outside major tourist areas, use translation and payment apps where possible, and check visa requirements, local holiday periods, and weather conditions in advance. Comfortable walking shoes, flexible planning, and booking major transport and attractions early can make a trip through China much smoother.
Popular travel destinations China
Best time to travel China
The best time to visit China is generally from July to November, with August, November, July, and October standing out as the most popular months based on travel demand. These months tend to offer the strongest traveler interest and a good mix of sightseeing opportunities, though it is wise to book early for August, October, and November because popular destinations can be especially busy.
Latest travel reports from China
May 18. Chingqong
One of the highlights of this trip: the world's largest megacity (34 million inhabitants), eight times the size of Saarland. From Elin Park, and especially from its modern...
May 17. Chengdu
Today 'only' 250 km/h to Chengdu, a very pleasant city. In the People's Park, which is beautifully designed with ponds and many bushes, there is a popular tea house. Afterwards, a...
May 15th Beijing Xi'An
In the morning, to the Temple of Heaven, along with tens of thousands of others. Trump was allowed to see it from the inside the day before; we did not, but on TV. Then took the...
May 14 Father's Day in Beijing
Hot, very hot, 37 degrees. And crowded, many Chinese people everywhere! We drove through the traffic jam to the Forbidden City, standing in line, security checks, thousands of...
May 13th Shanghai --> Beijing
The train station in Shanghai is located relatively far outside, near the old airport, so the journey takes a long time, about an hour. After a detailed check-in, you arrive at...
Part 4 Huangshan and Yunhe
Tue. 17.03.2026 Journeys Chongqing - Huangshan
Day 2 Travel Day
Day two, second post, so my dears, Tomi and I have now made it onto the last of our three flights. I'm writing these lines right now; we would have been flying from Beijing to...
Stopover Shanghai
Traveling at 300km/h, I took the maglev train from the airport to the city of Shanghai. First impression: Extremely clean, well-maintained, not overcrowded, and little traffic. It...
Let me tell you about my medicine-buying trip in China
This is my medicine-buying trip in China—a truly unforgettable experience.
All Along the Watchtower
China rushes past me again. I’m following the timetable for my connection from Shanghai to Beijing live. Highlighted in red it says 'delayed'. It means two minutes. Ridiculous. At...
Chinese Takeaway (Hangzhou / Shanghai)
At 302 km/h, China's hills and cities rush past me. On the screen next to the speed display of the high-speed train, propaganda videos about the civil war alternate with...
Unexpected health problems while traveling – What to do when you can't get medication?
Traveling is supposed to be for relaxation.But many have experienced it: You look forward to vacation, and suddenly your body decides to "rebel".Headaches, stomach issues,...
A country, one and a half systems
Cat in Hong Kong
Where have all the scooters gone?
Back in China, we are winding down our holiday quietly. With Xi'an and Seoul, we had a full vacation schedule. So we spent a few relaxing days in our apartment in Cangzhou and...
DaVinci in Cangzhou
After our trip to Xi’an, we are having a quieter week in our apartment in Cangzhou. We fill this time with family visits, handling bank and household matters, periods of...
The Cradle of Chinese Culture
We are traveling on a regular train, not a high-speed train, from Xi'an westward to Baoji. It’s my first time taking a regular train in China. The elegant train station in Xi'an,...
Historical Dramas at the Huaqing Palace
To recover from our Terracotta battle, we travel to the Huaqing Palace with its natural hot springs. Our driver shows an important ID in front of a barrier at the end of the road,...
The War of the Terracotta Warriors
Many tourists come to Xi'an because they want to see the famous Terracotta Army. Today is our day, and I expect crowds, so we leave early in the morning. But it doesn't help. It...
Visiting the Magnificent Emperors
In the Xi'an region, there are countless tombs of emperors, generals, and other important figures from various dynasties. I chose to visit the tombs of two outstanding emperors...
Tang Meile
Since the most important museum of the city of Xi'an remains closed to us, we decide to take a journey into the distant past and visit the Banpo village. This is an archaeological...
The stone library
My wife rejoices because the Chinese medicine (TCM) that I often dismissed has worked. No more fever and my cough has improved significantly. I feel fit, and so we head to the...
Trip to Xi'an
Like last year, I've also caught a severe cold this year. The temperature shift from over 30 degrees outside and the air conditioning and fans in rooms triggered my immune system....
Arrival in China
Finally back to China! Even though my last trip to China was only 8 months ago, I am looking forward to the Middle Kingdom again. However, the start is quite tedious because the...
Departure
The last night went like this, maybe it’s the excitement that we are going home again. We didn't do anything last night either - we didn
Goodbye Japan - Welcome to Hong Kong
but a conscious decision for safety, comfort, and practicality in daily life – a good example of how technology and culture align. In Japan, you often see bicycles (especially...
Trip to the surroundings of Tianshui Mai Ji Shan/Buddhist Temple Complex, Fuxi Temple
Drive to Mai Ji Shan, a mountain with Buddha figures, a temple complex in the mountains, Fuxi Temple Guang also in the mountains, tea tasting in Tianshui Today it is overcast...
Three peaceful days /Sunday/Monday/ Jade Temple
These were completely normal practice days without a big program On Sunday evening, after the practice session with the master, we treated ourselves to a massage here at the...
Day 8 Tianshui/ Blood Donation Day/ Fuxi Performance/ Fuxi Temple/ Nangou Temple in the Mountains/ Dinner
After the performance, our group held a full program: Fuxi Temple Fu Xi was referred to as the
Day 7. Tianshui/ Probe for the Performance
First practiced Qigong in the park there. Then practiced only in the museum with Shifu in the morning. Short training in the Confucius Park. Sadly, we practice our learned...