The China Guide is now offering golf tours at the world's highest golf course. The new Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club is located above 3,000 meters/10,000 feet just outside the beautiful ancient town of Lijiang. Designed by Neil Haworth, the courses are blended into the natural scenery offering spectacular snow-crested mountain views. The mountain-side location also ensure moderate temperatures all year round.

A short driver away, nearby Lijiang is a major destination in China's…

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With summer in full swing, this year's series of Dragon Boat Festivals is underway today throughout coastal China; called Duan Wu Jie in Mandarin, they're normally held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Historically, this festival marked the beginning of summer and was celebrated to honor the gods in hopes of a good season. While Hong Kong is said to be the best place to go to take part in the festivities, each major coastal city on the mainland holds its own…

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There are few places more romantic in China than Hangzhou. Located in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is one of the country's most prized destinations. Throughout Chinese history, the mystical West Lake has been recounted in numerous poems, stories, and paintings.

Today, the UNESCO World Heritage Sight is a delight for families and individuals looking for a relaxing weekend getaway. Boating and biking around the lake are the best ways to experience the area. Travelers can spend days…

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Check out this recent article about Xi'an's Hui Community recently written by the China Guide's assistant manager: Lady Adventurer Travel Writing.

Xi'an is known primarily as China's ancient capital. The city reached its most glorious period during the Tang Dynasty. Today, flocks of tourist visit the city's many historical sites. However, the most…

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The China Guide travel agency, together with Hanyan Gallery, are offering travellers a unique inside look at Beijing's artistic scene.

Groups of all sizes can visit the homes and studios of artists both famous and unknown, see their work and meet the artists. Activities include traditional painting and calligraphy lessons, live drawing demonstrations, tea ceremonies, pottery workshops and walking tours.

Located 20 km outside…

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Shanghai's French Concession is perhaps the city's most captivating neighborhood. Under French occupation from 1849-1946, this district maintains a unique character in a city that is constantly modernizing. Originally, this area was mainly residential. Today, it is the center of Shanghai's fashion and nightlife scenes. Filled with distinct architecture and tree lined boulevards, the French Concession offers ample opportunity for leisurely strolling during the day or a night out on the town.…

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The beautiful IM Pei designed Suzhou Museum is a must-see site in the lovely canal town of Suzhou. The sprawling complex is designed as a modern take on the traditional Suzhou grey and white courtyard structures. The Museum houses many artifacts that showcase the prosperous history of Suzhou and the surrounding water towns. Adjacent to the newly designed structure and also part of the museum is one of the most historically significant complexes in Suzhou. This complex was owned by one of the…

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Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival is right around the corner! Travel journals and media sites have been covering this yearly event and The China Guide's customized tours to Harbin.

Check out some of the recent articles: 

e-Global Travel Media…

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If Disney were ever to open a Winterland, they would have a hard time beating Harbin. 



Since 1963 Harbin has hosted the Ice and Snow Festival which includes an entire themed city cast from ice blocks cut from the Songhua river. The festival includes an international contest in which ice carvers from around the world compete for prizes and in the process create an amazing sculpture garden in Zhaolin Park. 



The venues are completely different from day to night. During the day… Continue

The China Guide is an American owned and managed travel agency which provides visitors western style service. The China Guide offers tour guides and booking services in English, French, Spanish and German.

Our staff can help you design a customized tour itinerary in Beijing or throughout China. We DO NOT take guests to commission shopping outlets. If desired, we can still take guests to great local shopping places, such as the Panjiayuan antique market.

Our guides are…

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