Explore Chinese Cities
12 cities, countless local experiences
Beijing
As the ancient capital and cultural center of China, Beijing condenses the essence of five thousand years of Chinese civilization. From the magnificent Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven to the teahouses in hutong courtyards, every corner of Beijing is a footnote to history. In terms of cuisine, whether it's the meticulously roasted Peking duck or authentic zhajiang noodles and lu zhu huoshao, all showcase the charm and sophistication of old Beijing.
Changsha
Changsha is the birthplace of Huxiang culture, with a long history and rich humanities. Landmarks such as Yuelu Mountain, Orange Isle, and Taiping Street witness the city's changes. Spicy pork, stinky tofu, and sugar oil baba are popular Hunan snacks that represent the local lifestyle. At night, Jiefang West Road is bustling with neon lights and is a favorite spot for young people.
Chengdu
Chengdu is a city with a slow pace yet vibrant energy, renowned for its leisure and comfort. The teahouse culture, rap art, and Sichuan opera face-changing together create a rich Bashu cultural atmosphere. Hotpot, skewers, rabbit head, and dandan noodles—these spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes are the city's most direct expression of passion.
Chongqing
Chongqing, the mountain city, is built on hills and by the water, naturally possessing a three-dimensional and magical feel. Behind the wonders of stilted buildings, Jiefangbei, and light rail passing through buildings lies a city full of everyday life. Chongqing hotpot, noodles, and spicy and sour noodles are the soul food that locals can't live without and visitors never forget.
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is world-famous for West Lake and is known as 'Heaven on Earth'. Landmarks like Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, and Longjing tea plantations showcase the poetic charm of the Jiangnan region. Song Dynasty culture, silk, tea, and local delicacies like Dongpo pork and West Lake vinegar fish define Hangzhou's unique style.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a highly integrated city, with the hustle and bustle of the East and the pace of life of the West. Street-side cha chaan teng, Cantonese barbecue, wonton noodles, and silk-stocking milk tea are daily staples for Hong Kong people. Culturally, Hong Kong cinema, Cantonese opera, and pop culture have led the Chinese-speaking world, making it a city always full of vitality.
Nanjing
Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties, is rich in history. The Qinhuai River glows with lanterns at night, while landmarks like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, and Confucius Temple tell the story of Jinling. Salted duck, duck blood vermicelli soup, and xiaolongbao are local culinary delights.
Shanghai
Shanghai is an international metropolis that blends East and West, with the Bund's international architecture, the everyday life in old alleys, and a culinary landscape where Michelin restaurants and local cuisine coexist. Shengjian, xiaolongbao, and braised pork are local flavors found everywhere, while the night view along the Huangpu River is a true reflection of the fusion of Eastern and Western civilizations.
Shenzhen
As China's youngest first-tier city, Shenzhen is a typical immigrant city that blends cultures and culinary traditions from all over. Behind the modern skyscrapers are steaming morning tea, rice rolls, and new-style Cantonese cuisine, as well as a vibrant urban food scene with flavors from all corners. Culturally, Shenzhen is now labeled by technology, design, and art exhibitions, showcasing the cityscape of China's future.
Xinjiang
Xinjiang, located in the northwest of China, is the largest provincial region in the country. It features vast grasslands, majestic snow-capped mountains, rich ethnic cultures, and diverse cuisine. As a key point on the Silk Road, Xinjiang is a model of multi-ethnic integration.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie is world-renowned for its spectacular karst quartz sandstone peaks, which inspired the floating mountains in 'Avatar.' Here you'll find not only the glass skywalk of Tianmen Mountain and the unique rock formations of Wulingyuan, but also a rich Tujia and Miao ethnic culture. Stilted buildings, wedding lament songs, and hand-waving dances showcase the region's original folk charm. In terms of food, Zhangjiajie combines the spiciness of Hunan cuisine with the freshness of mountain ingredients—local dishes like Sanxiaguo, cured meat, and sour soup fish are hot, flavorful, and offer a double adventure for body and taste buds.
Zhengzhou
Located in the heart of the Central Plains, Zhengzhou is rich in cultural heritage and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Nearby Dengfeng is the holy land of Chinese kung fu—the home of the Shaolin Temple. Here you can experience the spiritual core of martial arts culture and taste traditional Henan delicacies such as spicy soup and stewed noodles, known for their strong flavors and rustic authenticity.