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A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

Discover China,
at your own pace.

From quiet mountain mornings to vibrant city nights.
Find the places that make the journey yours.

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Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Hangzhou, Lhasa, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Harbin, Shangri-La, Wuhan.

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The lunar calendar.

October 2026

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Where the story begins.

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JADE ATLAS / EXPLORETHREE WAYS TO BEGIN

Somewherethat moves you.

THE ART OF GETTING LOST

A first glimpse. A new direction. A journey that is yours.

Photography notes
Snow peaks, evergreen forest and the blue waters of Long Lake in Jiuzhaigou.
CHINA, IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT.

01 / 03Long Lake · Sichuan

Jiuzhaigou

Find a little stillness.

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Which China suits you

Find your trip by feeling.

Begin with a feeling, a season or a few days to spare. There is more than one way into China.

West Lake and green shoreline in Hangzhou.
BY FEELING

Pick a mood

Quiet lakes, lively lanes and places that feel like you.

Turquoise water and autumn woodland at Five Flower Lake.
IN SEASON

Good right now

Let the season lead you towards your next destination.

Blue-tiled roofs of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
FIRST TIME

Classic first routes

A few well-chosen places, and enough time for each.

Illuminated buildings by the river in Chongqing.
COLLECTIONS

Themed trips

Build a journey around the stories you want to find.

Explore all inspiration
Clear water and autumn woodland at Five Flower Lake in Jiuzhaigou

In focus · Sichuan

Stay for
the quiet moments.

Start with Chengdu’s teahouse afternoons. Then follow the road towards mountain valleys and the clear lakes of Jiuzhaigou.

Explore the Sichuan field guideFive Flower Lake · Photography credits ↗

THE SICHUAN FIELD GUIDE

A little planning.
A lot to look forward to.

Choose a route and a month. Find a comfortable rhythm, know what to bring and leave space for the unexpected.

Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou4-day field notes

Lakes & forest paths

A few days by the water.

A four-day idea from Chengdu, with an arrival day, a full day in the valley and unhurried transfers.

4 daysRail + road
  1. DAY 1

    Arrive in Chengdu

    Settle in, take a neighbourhood walk and confirm tomorrow’s train and onward transfer.

  2. DAY 2

    Into the mountains

    Travel to Huanglongjiuzhai station, then continue by road to your accommodation near the park.

  3. DAY 3

    A full day in Jiuzhaigou

    Combine park shuttles with walks on open boardwalks. Leave time for a quiet pause beside the lakes.

  4. DAY 4

    Return with time to spare

    Allow for the road transfer before your return train. Add a night if you want to include Huanglong.

A sample route, starting and ending in Chengdu. Check tickets, connections and opening notices for your dates.

Getting there

Book the train to Huanglongjiuzhai, then arrange the separate road transfer to the park. Confirm the pick-up point, return service and your hotel’s exact location before booking.

90 kmApprox. station-to-park road distance
Read the transport guidance
Walking & preparation

Use the park shuttles to shape a walking day that suits you. Stay on open, marked boardwalks, keep away from the water and follow staff directions.

Pack water, a snack, rain protection and a warm layer. Respect local communities, take litter with you and ask before photographing people.

Read the park guidance
Weather & local time

Mountain conditions vary with elevation. Check the forecast for your destination and the park’s latest notices shortly before departure.

January mean−3.7°C
July mean16.8°C

Park-published climate reference at Nuorilang. These are monthly means, not a forecast; the source does not state the averaging period.

Jiuzhaigou climate reference

China Standard TimeUTC+8Use local time for train departures and park entry.

Plan a longer journey
Sources & editorial notes

These are independent sample routes, not bookable tours. Allow extra time for weather, personal pace and onward connections. Sources reviewed 4 October 2026; check current services before travelling.

LIVING HERITAGETHE LIVING COLLECTION — VOL. 01

A city, a craft.

Made by hand. Carried through generations.

Explore the collection
  1. Turquoise cloisonné vase with gilt lotus scrolls, Ming dynasty. The Met, 14.40.917.
    BeijingCloisonné
  2. Pale blue gourd-shaped porcelain bottle made in Jingdezhen, early eighteenth century. The Met, 14.40.27.
    JingdezhenPorcelain
  3. An artisan draws intricate wax-resist patterns onto a Miao batik textile in Guizhou.
    GuizhouBatik
  4. An artisan surrounded by indigo-and-red patterned textiles at a dye workshop in Dali, Yunnan.
    DaliTie-dye
  5. A bright lion costume and performers on a street in Chaozhou, Guangdong.
    GuangdongLion dance
  6. Dragon boats and rowers gather on the river at Miluo in Hunan.
    HunanDragon boat

01BeijingCloisonné

Colour held in copper. A craft shaped by fire.

Before you go · Plan your trip

Five things to sort out first.

A few practical details, so you can arrive with more confidence.

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