HISTORY

30 Years of Backpacking in Revolution and Leisure

How DIY travel originated in the Cultural Revolution and evolved into a modern quest for self-discovery

TRAVEL

The Rough Side of China’s Tropical Paradise

Racing through Hainan’s back roads on a secondhand motorbike shows a different facet of the island

TRAVEL

Discover Canals, Culture, and Computers in Wuzhen

The ancient water town in Zhejiang province is modernizing as a technology hub while maintaining its artistic roots

SOCIETY

Going Coastal

China goes to the beach, come rain or shine

LIVING IN CHINA

Room at the Inn

Regulations still hamper guesthouse trade