China’s cities are colossal. Most people know that by now and the thought of navigating megacities like Shanghai and Beijing as a humble tourist can be a little intimidating. Fear not – with a handful of travel hacks The Dragon Trip will have you sorted.

Tourists not being able to handle their drink on holiday is a stereotype some may be all too scared of living up to. Wising up on alcohol in China certainly isn’t a bad idea if you’re planning to make a visit!

To make your independent travel experience as pain free as possible, we've put together an example 3 day Beijing pre/post trip itinerary! It combines some of the must see sights with local hidden gems! Click here to read more.

It can be a daunting task to plan your trip itinerary – especially when your time is limited. That’s why The Dragon Trip has put together a 3 day pre-trip Hong Kong itinerary that includes all the must-see sights and our favourite haunts to help you get started!

Fancy yourself as a bit of a foodie? Love your local takeaway, but not sure how the real deal will match up? Or simply not sure what to expect? Our definitive guide on what to eat and where, will take you on a step by step culinary journey through your 25 day HK - HK backpacking tour! Enjoy!

There’s nothing more disheartening than turning up at Badaling, full of excitement about seeing the Great Wall of China for the first time, and realising that 10,000 other people will be joining you every step of the way. Get your Great Wall of China adventure right, and it will be one of the highlights of your life.

Haena Kim, our Head of Asia Sales, moved to Shanghai with her girlfriend in 2013. Here she shares her insights on what it’s like to be gay in China.

There are only four sleeps until Christmas and in our London office the festivities are well underway. The party is planned; the secret Santa committee are working hard, the playlist selected and the halls “decked”.

There are signs that younger generations of Chinese tourists are abandoning big tour groups and buses for a taste of independent adventure.

There is a long history of Fujianese leaving their home province in droves for foreign shores, spreading Chines culture and food around the world.

China’s high-speed train revolution has transformed the movement of people and enabled tourists to pack more into China tours than ever before.

Watch these six great films about China and we guarantee you'll start your trip better informed about the country’s culture and history.

The Terracotta Warriors attract most attention but Xi'an's Muslim Quarter is a real gem and a human link to the city's illustrious past.

What better way to prepare for your upcoming trip to China, than a personal account from a previous school Dragon Tripper? Check out tips from Harriet Hards!

China is the most populated country on the planet, culturally diverse and scarily big - it can put off even the hardiest of travellers. Thankfully, one of our adventure leaders, Yangshuo local Sally Zeng, has put together some tips to make sure your trip is a success.

It is hard packing for a China trip, especially if you haven't been before. Here's what we recommend.

The Shaolin Children’s home holds a special place in our hearts so we sent gifts to say thank you for the joy they bring to our travellers :)