China Travel Guide: Travel Diary, China trip advice & tips

Try local pork-free dishes such as bian noodles with vegetables and beef, which align with ethnic dietary preferences in the region.

Choose to stay inside the old town to minimize traffic and maximize walking and exploring time; it’s easier to loop a few blocks and return for a rest.

Walk along Jinli Ancient Street to see traditional wooden houses, red lanterns and shops. The narrow lanes also have artisans making traditional crafts. The lan