Chaka Salt Lake: Mirror of the Sky
Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai is a vast salt flat famed for mirror-like reflections. Learn how to time your visit, reach it from Xining, and capture the shots.
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Qinghai Lake: Vast Alpine Lake
Qinghai Lake is China’s largest inland saltwater lake, a vast alpine mirror at 3,200 m. Our guide covers access, the best season, and where to stay.
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Xinjiang Banmian: The Belt Noodles of the Road
Xinjiang banmian are the hand-pulled belt noodles that fuel every road trip. Our guide covers how to order, the free refill, and where the best bowls hide.
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Xinjiang Polo: The Plov That Fuels the Region
Xinjiang polo, also called plov or 抓饭, is the everyday fuel of the region’s roads and bazaars. Our guide covers where to eat it, how it is made, and what
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Xinjiang Dried Fruit: What to Buy and Where
Xinjiang dried fruit is a traveler’s souvenir staple: raisins, apricots, walnuts and more. Our guide covers what to buy, where to shop, and how to judge
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Yamdrok Lake: The Turquoise Ribbon Near Lhasa
Yamdrok Lake is a sacred turquoise ribbon near Lhasa, Tibet. Our guide covers the Gangbala viewpoint, the drive, the best season, and practical tips.
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Namtso Lake: Sacred Turquoise Water on the Tibetan Plateau
Namtso is a sacred turquoise lake on the Tibetan plateau at about 4,700 m. Our guide covers the drive from Lhasa, best season, and practical altitude tips.
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Everest Base Camp Tibet: The North Face from China
Everest Base Camp on the Tibet side reveals the north face at 5,200 m. Our guide covers permits, the drive from Lhasa, best season, and altitude advice.
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Mount Putuo: China’s Sacred Island of Guanyin
Mount Putuo is China’s sacred island of Guanyin, off the Zhejiang coast. Our guide covers the temples, the ferries, the best season, and practical tips.
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Confucius Temple Qufu: The Hometown of Confucius
Qufu is the hometown of Confucius and home to China’s second-largest architectural complex. Our guide covers the temple, the Kong Family Mansion, and tips.
