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A person holds up a newspaper titled 'Chongqing Hotpot Daily' which features a picture of a large spread of hot pot ingredients. The newspaper is in front of a long table laden with various dishes of raw meats, vegetables, seafood, and other hot pot ingredients, arranged around a central divided hot pot. The table is set in a long, arched concrete tunnel with blue and white lights illuminating the background, suggesting it's a converted air raid shelter. Several bottles of yellow liquid and dipping sauces are also visible on the table.

Chongqing's Civil Defense Architecture: A Guide to Converted Air Raid Shelters

Chongqing is famously known as one of China's "Furnace Cities," where summer temperatures regularly push past 40°C (104°F). To truly [...]

A person wearing a yellow long-sleeved shirt, gray shorts, and a black hat sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking a winding blue river surrounded by lush green karst mountains under a cloudy blue sky. The person is looking out at the landscape with their right arm raised.

Exploring Yangshuo by Electric Scooter: Rental Guide & Scenic Routes

Exploring Yangshuo by Electric Scooter: Rental Guide & Scenic Routes TL;DR: Trip Essentials Rental Costs: Expect to pay 40-80 RMB [...]

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 [...]

A modern bathroom featuring grey marble-patterned tiles on the walls and floor. On the left, a walk-in shower with a glass partition and a rainfall showerhead actively spraying water. In the center, a white Western-style smart toilet is positioned next to a small white waste bin. To the right, a floating white vanity with a rectangular sink and a wooden shelf underneath. The bathroom is illuminated by recessed ceiling lights, LED strip lighting in wall niches, and a circular backlit mirror. Various toiletries are arranged on the shelves.

Chinese Public Toilets: A Practical Guide for Travelers (Squat vs. Western)

For many travelers, the biggest source of anxiety isn't the language barrier or the spicy food—it's the restroom situation. If [...]