Explore China

Food, culture, and landscapes across China's most fascinating cities — explored city by city, theme by theme.

• Chengdu

  The Land of Abundance

  Chengdu is famous for fiery hot pot, giant pandas, and an unhurried pace of life that locals call 'relaxed living'. It's the unofficial food capital of China and the easiest place to see pandas in their natural-feeling habitat.

  FoodCultureNature

• Beijing

  Ancient Heritage Meets Modern China

  China's capital holds 800 years of imperial history alongside cutting-edge architecture. Home to the Forbidden City, sections of the Great Wall, and some of the country's best roast duck.

  FoodCultureHistory

• Shanghai

  A Global Metropolis Full of Energy

  Shanghai is China's most cosmopolitan city, where colonial-era buildings along the Bund face off against the futuristic skyline of Pudong. A hub for design, dining, and nightlife.

  FoodCulture