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A panoramic view of a modern city skyline at dusk, dominated by towering glass skyscrapers. A distinctive curved skyscraper with illuminated windows stands prominently in the center, with an airplane visible in the dark sky above. To the left, a geometric, angular building is visible. In the foreground, traditional Chinese-style buildings with orange tiled roofs and surrounding trees create a contrast with the modern urban landscape.

Beyond the Hospital: A Guide to Emergency Services for Tourists in China

Traveling through China in 2026 is a seamless experience filled with high-speed trains and mobile payments, but navigating a medical [...]

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 [...]