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For thousands of years, China has made countless technological and cultural contributions to the world. Today the country is evolving into a dynamic economic force.

Whether you’re visiting China to study trade or language, admire the Terra Cotta warriors in Xian, or run a marathon on the Great Wall of China, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the country’s customs, ethnicities, and expat experiences.

Use Matador’s archives to find direction. Contributors who have lived in various cities offer first-hand advice about cultural etiquette, useful Mandarin phrases, and the best places to dine. There are also recommendations for shopping in Shanghai and experiencing a fire massage. Matador’s photo essays on Tibet and Chinese Lunar New Year’s Celebrations and hand drawn sketches of the Chinese countryside offer insightful glimpses into lesser known images of the country.

Trip Planning →

Prohibition, fear of nuclear war, lack of proper burial space.

Beginner's Guides →

I'm not really into the whole extreme sports thing. So how did I end up strapped to a...

Drink →

Drink responsibly and read on for eight Asian libations with the best buzz for your buck.

Nonlinear Narrative →

Though awake since 5...This sense of dislocation.... In Chicago Friday night I stood up...

Program Profiles →

Learn about spices, regional ingredients, and local cooking techniques.

Culture and Art Festivals →

The Year of the Rabbit kicks off on February 3, 2011. Here are 15 photos of Chinese New...

Art + Design →

I had no idea that ice could be more than a hassle for traveling or kissing swans that...

Art + Design →

Snow has transformative power and can itself be transformed into art.

Culture + Religion →

Does purporting to protect traditions actually put them at greater risk?

 

Musical stick fighting, scorpion-inspired kicks, and other lesser-known joys of martial...

Galleries →

For some people, running a 26.2-mile race will never be worth it.

Photo Essay →

Move over peanut M&Ms, from fried chicken to tomatoes and bananas, these vending machines...

Galleries →

Celebrating "Talk Like a Pirate Day" with a look at some of the old stomping grounds.

Galleries →

21 iconic places with photos taken a century ago compared to present day.

 

Expats looking for some action this Canada Day, check out our guide to events around the...

Culture Guides →

China could be the Holy Grail for smokers. Smoking bans are rarely enforced except in...

Photo Essay →

Trevor Mogg's train journey involved two continents, 8,000km, and more cup noodles than...

 

Hal rounds up the travel web's airport chatter from the past few months.

Expat Life →

A breakdown of the positives and negatives of expat life in the 10 least expensive...

Trip Planning →

Heather Carreiro reports on a disaster event that has left the KKH impassable.

Photo Essay →

Marty Machado logs the last leg of a 6-month tour as a deckhand on a container ship.

Snow →

There's a lot of snow, and a lot of snow sports, in the world. Here are a few off-beat...

Galleries →

Shots of 17 mountains around the world whose faces are as household as their names.

Language + Study Abroad →

In comparison to the enormous blow to my ego and worldview that was one day in Beijing,...

What NOT to do →

Matador’s destination expert on Tibet lays out the country’s avoidable attractions...

Food →

For those expatriates who are longing for a traditional turkey dinner and a nap that's...

Parks + Wilderness →

A list of some of the most dangerous places in the world to call home.