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Ready-made, practical PDF companions from China Sideways, our China travel publication. Start with the Shanghai, Beijing or Chengdu food editions: named restaurant branches, neighbourhood routes and ordering notes. Preview the guide before you buy.

13 editions · $9 USD eachOne-time purchasePayPal checkout at ChinaSideways.comDownload after confirmed payment

These paid editions cover China. Global destination notes and the experience directory remain free. A guide purchase does not include bookings, tickets, custom planning or future editions.

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FOOD · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Shanghai, one bite at a time

Four named food stops, two neighbourhood routes and a useful order card

  • Four named restaurant branches
  • Two suggested food routes
  • Specialities and first-order ideas
  • Chinese names and street addresses
  • Ordering phrases and budget worksheet
  • Linked source and branch references
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FOOD · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Beijing, snacks to supper

Four classic names, two easy area pairings and clearer ordering

  • Four named restaurant branches
  • Two suggested food routes
  • Specialities and first-order ideas
  • Chinese names and street addresses
  • Ordering phrases and budget worksheet
  • Linked source and branch references
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FOOD · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Chengdu, beyond the chilli

Noodles, wontons, tofu and sweets at four named food stops

  • Four named restaurant branches
  • Two suggested food routes
  • Specialities and first-order ideas
  • Chinese names and street addresses
  • Ordering phrases and budget worksheet
  • Linked source and branch references
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CULTURE · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Beijing, beyond the checklist

Three days of imperial space, hutong streets and a Great Wall day

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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ART & CITIES · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Shanghai, street by street

Three days of riverfront architecture, neighbourhoods and art

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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CULTURE · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Xi'an, layers of history

Three days of city walls, food streets and the Terracotta Army

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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SLOW TRAVEL · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Chengdu, take a seat

Three days of tea, city life and a carefully planned panda visit

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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SLOW TRAVEL · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Hangzhou, lake and leaf

Three days of West Lake, tea landscapes and textile culture

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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CULTURE · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Suzhou, a garden at a time

Three days of gardens, canal streets and a quieter urban rhythm

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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NATURE · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Guilin to Yangshuo, less hurry

A three-day starter route through river and karst landscapes

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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SLOW TRAVEL · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Dali, stay a little longer

Three days around the old town and Erhai, with space between plans

  • A three-day itinerary
  • Accommodation-area choices
  • Food and transport notes
  • CNY budget worksheet
  • Chinese place names & sources
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MULTI-CITY · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Your first China, in 14 days

Beijing - Xi’an - Shanghai, with travel days that count

  • A complete planning workbook
  • Booking order and decision checks
  • Practical travel worksheets
  • Official source links
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ESSENTIALS · 8 PAGES · ENGLISH PDF

Land in China, prepared

A practical pre-departure and first-48-hours workbook

  • A complete planning workbook
  • Booking order and decision checks
  • Practical travel worksheets
  • Official source links
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The original China collection

Ten guides. One planning shelf.

The original CS01–CS10 collection: eight destination editions, a first-China route and an arrival toolkit. 80 pages total. The three food editions CS11–CS13 are sold separately.

Buy original collection · $39 USD ↗

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Can I see what I am buying?

Every edition has a free three-page preview. Guides are research-based planning resources, not first-hand restaurant reviews. Recheck exact branches, opening details and transport for your dates.

Is this a subscription or a tour booking?

No. This is a one-time digital-guide purchase for personal use. No restaurant reservation, activity place, transport, accommodation or live assistance is included. The original collection does not include the three separate food editions.