Backpacking

tipi.com.au — Possibly one of Xinjiang’s best known exports is its food, and Chuan’r is a staple. Xinjiang is China’s far north-eastern province and home to the Uyghur population. Many Uyghurs have migrated to major cities all around China and many have set up portable BBQs selling Chuan’r, Lamb kebabs cooked over coals and spiced with cumin seed and chilli.

tipi.com.au — I have met plenty of backpackers whilst traveling around China who have attempted to tackle the chaotic city of Guangzhou. Most have told me about their experience of stepping out of the city train station only to be met by huge crowds, pollution and traffic jams then retreating to the closest hotel and catching the morning train out of there. But this isn’t the real Guangzhou.

www.lostlaowai.com — Glen gives a summary of 10 spots in China worth a visit that are off the well-worn tourist route. A great list that I'm already sourcing out travel plans to!