16 posts · Curated China travel tips
Yunnan is the only Chinese destination on The New York Times '52 Places to Go in 2026' list — 8.6M inbound visits, 33 influencers generated 63M exposures, and content from Dali to Xishuangbanna consistently outperforms other China destinations.
Xi'an is the fastest-growing inbound destination in China (+124% YoY) and a content goldmine — the Terracotta Warriors, Silk Road history, Muslim Quarter food, and the most photogenic ancient city wall in China.
Chengdu is China's most content-friendly city — pandas, teahouses, Sichuan food, and the slowest pace of any major Chinese city. Here are 15 viral content angles with exact locations and production notes.
Beijing is China's most iconic destination — the Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, and a food scene that's been evolving for 800 years. Here are 15 content angles proven to perform across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Shanghai is the most content-rich city in China — neon Bund nights, futuristic skyline, hidden art districts, and street food chaos. Here are 15 content angles proven to perform, with exact locations and production notes.
Chongqing is the most visually arresting city in China for social media. From IShowSpeed's 7.3M-view stream to the 8D city meme, here are 15 content angles that are proven to perform — with specific locations, hooks, and production notes.
China travel content is one of the fastest-growing niches in 2026. The 240-hour visa-free policy created an audience that's hungry, underserved, and actively looking for information. Here's the exact playbook to build an account from zero.
The China travel content that's winning on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube in 2026 follows specific formats. These are the 11 formats that consistently break through the algorithm — with real examples and frameworks you can use today.
China's 'Refund Upon Purchase' (即買即退) lets you get your tax refund immediately at the checkout counter — no airport queues, no waiting weeks. Here's exactly how it works in 2026, which stores participate, and what to watch out for.
China's departure tax refund just got a major upgrade in 2026: lower minimum spend, instant refund at the store, paperless processing, and expanded coverage. Here's everything you need to know to claim up to 11% back on your purchases.
Yunnan welcomed 8 million inbound visitors in 2025 — and the New York Times named it the only Chinese destination on its '52 Places to Go' list for 2026. From snow-capped mountains to tropical rice terraces, this 10-day itinerary covers China's most diverse province.
Xi'an saw a 124% surge in foreign visitors in 2025 — the fastest growth of any Chinese city. The Terracotta Warriors are the headline, but the real Xi'an is a 3,000-year-old city of noodle alleys, Silk Road history, and a food scene that rivals anything in China.
Chengdu ranked 5th nationwide for inbound tourism in 2025 — and 1st in central and western China. I went to university here. This 10-day itinerary takes you past the pandas and into the Chengdu that made me fall in love with travel.
Beijing welcomed 5.48 million inbound visitors in 2025 — more than ever before. But most of them saw the Forbidden City and left. This 10-day itinerary, from a China travel specialist who's been bringing clients here for over a decade, shows you the Beijing that changes how you see China.
Shanghai is where 9 million international visitors a year discover that China is nothing like what they were told. As a China travel specialist who's been here more times than I can count, this 10-day itinerary takes you past the Bund and into the Shanghai that locals actually live in.
Chongqing is where the 240-hour visa-free transit meets the most surreal urban landscape on earth. I grew up here — and this 10-day itinerary shows you the city through local eyes, from 8D metro stations to back-alley hot pot that will redefine your relationship with spice.
