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Explore China’s most scenic routes by car, from the winding coastal highways of Hainan to the high-altitude wonders of the Tibetan Plateau.

A serene lake reflects snow-capped mountains and lush green trees under a bright blue sky with white clouds. A wooden fence runs along a grassy hillside in the background, with a few people visible near trees.

Sichuan’s Western Frontier: Chengdu to Daocheng Yading Road Trip Guide

Sichuan’s Western Frontier: Chengdu to Daocheng Yading Road Trip Guide TL;DR: Trip Essentials Best Route: The 760km overland drive from [...]

A tall, snow-capped mountain with a cloud resting on its sunlit peak is reflected in the calm, blue waters of a lake. Along the rocky shore in the foreground are blue ice formations and a curved wooden boardwalk.

Xinjiang Road Trip Basics: Urumqi to Karakul Lake & Pamir Highway

The wind whipping off the Pamir plateau carries the distinct scent of glacial dust and roasted lamb from roadside skewers. [...]

A winding asphalt coastal highway with green guardrails on a lush green hillside, overlooking a bright blue ocean with several green islands and a large white boat, under a light blue and pink sky.

Hainan Coastal Highway Road Trip: A Complete 5-Day Itinerary

The "Hawaii of China" comparison has always been a bit lazy. Hainan is grittier, louder, and historically more complex. But [...]