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To truly experience traditional Chinese culture, the home of Confucius will fill your mind, and your belly

The bustling city in the Himalayas rewards visitors with hidden tranquil gems beyond the normal tourist trail

For a tipple of China’s iconic yellow wine, a taste of stinky tofu or tracing the footsteps of literary giant Lu Xun, look no further than charming water town Shaoxing

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For a spectacular Hunan mountain experience, lesser-known Mangshan offers Zhangjiajie minus the crowds – go before its scenic trails get too popular

Mount Xiqiao Park is a natural and cultural retreat, with temples, caves and botanical delights – and a huge Guanyin statue – right on the edge of bustling Foshan

For a different side of tropical Hainan, journey to the center of the Earth on a trip to a magical volcano park, with lush forests, peaks and lava tunnels