What to do in Chengdu if you’ve only got a few days

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by Mike Cairnduff

I recently spent four days in Chengdu. I absolutely loved it! Most people who come to this part of China visit the panda research centre. But there are plenty of other cool things to do in and around Chengdu. So here’s my list of what to...

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What are the top 10 cities to visit in China?

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by Mike Cairnduff

What are China’s top 10 tourist cities? According to a recent study, Shanghai is one of the best. But it doesn’t come out on top! Cities on the Chinese mainland were evaluated based on five aspects: Number of visitors T...

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Is it better to visit China’s cities or villages?

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by Sarah Bucknall

Becoming an English teacher in China is most certainly rewarding in itself. But when your feet start to explore this beautiful and diverse country it’s as though you’ve walked into multiple worlds. From towns with ancient ruins to metr...

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Is Sichuan province the most beautiful place to teach English in China?

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by Kim Ooi

My first and third years in China were spent teaching at Sichuan University of Arts & Science in Dazhou, Sichuan province, central China. Of all the places that I have taught in China, I have done the most sightseeing in Sichuan. It’s ar...

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