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Explore China’s most unique stays, from boutique merchant mansions to serene temple retreats.

An aerial view of the Guomao Central Business District in Beijing at dusk. Several skyscrapers, including the CCTV Headquarters with its unique loop design, are visible. A complex multi-level highway interchange is packed with traffic, with car headlights and taillights creating streaks of light. Lower buildings and a parking lot with decorative star-shaped lights are in the foreground. The sky is a dusky blue with a sliver of moon visible.

The Mystery of the Hotel Deposit: A Guide to Payments and Refunds in China

You have just survived a 14-hour flight to Beijing, navigated the sprawling, sterile-smelling corridors of Capital International Airport, and [...]

Luxurious hotel lobby bar featuring a curved emerald green marble counter with three cream and gold bar stools. The floor transitions from dark geometric tiles to herringbone wood, with an olive green geometric rug in the foreground. Red lounge chairs and patterned armchairs are visible. Ornate gold display cases flank the sides, and a large circular artwork hangs above the bar.

Booking China Hotels in 2026: Navigating 'Foreigner-Friendly' Policies

Planning a trip to the Middle Kingdom this year? You need to understand the latest China hotel booking foreigner rules [...]

View from a traditional wooden guesthouse balcony overlooking a rural village built into green mountains, with terraced rice paddies and cultivated fields below. Decorative wooden bells hang from the visible wooden ceiling beams, under a blue sky with white clouds.

Unique Stays in China: Boutique Hotels, Guesthouses & Temple Retreats

Most travelers rushing through the Middle Kingdom end up in generic glass towers in Shanghai or Beijing. They miss the [...]