China

Sichuan and Hunan food guide
What to eat in Sichuan and Hunan: Chengdu's rabbit heads, Leshan snacks, hotpot, smoked pork, fish with chopped chillies and Tujia dishes.
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Three weeks in Central China
Three weeks in Central China, from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie via Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Chongqing: my route, transport, tickets and costs.
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Hong Kong food guide
What to eat in Hong Kong, from dim sum and roast meat to street snacks and egg tarts.
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Practical Tips for Traveling in China
My practical tips for travelling in China: Alipay, foreign cards, useful apps, booking trains with a foreign passport, Didi and mobile internet.
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One week in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou
One week between Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou: my Pearl Delta itinerary, with Lantau hikes, city walks and transport between stops.
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A week in Tibet: Lhasa, monasteries and Everest Base Camp
My week in Tibet from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and the Nepal border, with monasteries, Lake Yamdrok, tour permits and arrival options.
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One week in Yunnan
My Yunnan itinerary from Kunming to Shangri-La, with Dali, Lijiang, Blue Moon Valley and an extra day for Tiger Leaping Gorge, plus buses and trains.
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