China destinations
The cities and regions of China, each with what to see, what needs booking ahead and how to get around.
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Beijing and the north
The capital and the north: what to see, what to book ahead and how to get around.
Things to do in Beijing, with what to book and where to stay
Beijing in three to five days: the sights and what to book with your passport, the Great Wall, day trips, where to stay and eat, and what to avoid.
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Great Wall of China: sections, tickets and getting there
Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and the other sections near Beijing, with 2026 prices, booking rules and trains, and the facts about the wall itself.
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Shanghai and the east
Shanghai and the cities around it: what to see, what to book ahead and how to get around.
Things to do in Shanghai: sights, prices and where to stay
Shanghai in one to four days: the sights with prices and booking rules, museums, day trips, where to stay and eat, and what fits into a layover.
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