From ancient walls on mountain ridges to neon megacities, every region of China feels its own world.

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Skip the tourist coaches. Meet tea hosts, craft workshop hosts, and hiking guides on handpicked China away from the obvious hotspots.

China Things to Do: Skip Mega Bus Tours and Crowded Hotspots

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<p>Since 2008, American couple Brian and Jeanee have called rural Yunnan home. Their dedication to China’s rich heritage and restoring a historic Bai courtyard in Xizhou, Dali, reflects their respect for local culture and community, inspiring trust in their authentic experiences.</p>

<p>But their vision never stood alone. Yujiang, and other young Chinese professionals who had studied and worked abroad, began returning and joined them. Together—with local communities and leaders—they’ve created something truly special: an international perspective rooted in local identity.</p>

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Since 2008, American couple Brian and Jeanee have called rural Yunnan home. Their dedication to China’s rich heritage and restoring a historic Bai courtyard in Xizhou, Dali, reflects their respect for local culture and community, inspiring trust in their authentic experiences.

But their vision never stood alone. Yujiang, and other young Chinese professionals who had studied and worked abroad, began returning and joined them. Together—with local communities and leaders—they’ve created something truly special: an international perspective rooted in local identity.

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