Luzhou Travel Guide: Discover China’s Hidden Liquor City

You probably know Wuliangye liquor. But have you heard of Luzhou Laojiao? My Italian friend Marco asked me this question last week. Most tourists visit Chengdu for pandas. They miss Luzhou – another famous liquor city in Sichuan. Marco followed my advice and called it “the most authentic Chinese city experience.” This guide will show […]

Dazhou Day Trip: The Hidden Sichuan Gem Most Tourists Miss

My Canadian friend Sarah asked me last month: “Should I visit Dazhou?” Honestly, I had doubts too. Most travel guides ignore this place. But here’s the thing – after helping over 200 foreign travelers discover China’s hidden spots, I can tell you Dazhou is worth your time. Sarah took my advice and called it “the […]

Suining Travel Guide: Discover the Hidden Gem Between Chengdu and Chongqing

You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and Chongqing’s hot pot. But have you heard of Suining? My German friend Anna asked me this question last month. Most tourists rush between Chengdu and Chongqing. They miss Suining – the perfect stop between these two cities. Anna followed my advice and called it “the most relaxing Chinese town […]

Panzhihua Travel Guide: Discover China’s Tropical Steel City

You probably know Chengdu’s pandas and Leshan’s giant Buddha. But have you heard of Panzhihua? My Canadian friend Sarah asked me this question last winter. Most tourists visit Sichuan’s popular spots. They miss Panzhihua – China’s only city named after a flower. Sarah followed my advice and called it “the most unique Chinese city experience.” […]