THE FIELD GUIDE

Six ways into China.

A reading map for travelers who want to connect places with the food, culture and practical details around them.

A mind map of six themes: cities and history, food and drink, living culture, nature and landscapes, getting around and journey planning

An original thematic diagram. Use the links below to explore each branch.

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One possible first route

A ten-day first journey through ChinaBeijing on days one to four, Xi'an on days five to seven, Shanghai on days eight to ten. This is a route diagram, not a geographic map.BeijingXi’anShanghaiDAYS 01—04DAYS 05—07DAYS 08—10CHINA

This diagram connects three stops in our ten-day itinerary. It is a schematic, not a map to scale, and includes arrival, intercity travel and departure.

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