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Of Monks and Imams
Although a thoroughly modern city, its location at the gateway to Tibet and the Silk Road means Xining is still a melting pot of cultures
Easy Sliders
Hosts of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing and Zhangjiakou are developing their ski scenes. Is a trip to one of the new resorts a downhill glide or an uphill struggle?
Devotion and Dumplings
Visit the small town of Xiahe, famed for its Tibetan monastery while you can – it may be remote, but soon the train is arriving, and things will never be the same
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Taking a Gamble
The enclave of Macao is known for its flashy casinos and its mix of Portuguese and Chinese culture. Will China’s new mega-bridge change the territory?
Taking the Tiger by the Tail
Gateway to the Himalayas, Lijiang is an ancient city full of culture from the local ethnic communities, as well as a perfect jumping-off point for hiking in the upper reaches of the mighty Yangtze River
