China
Move over, Elon: China is building a train that’s faster than a jet
The 1000 km/h “floating train” is expected to be operational within a decade – and could revolutionise travel as we know it.
- by Adrian Bridge
Port guide: Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong has frantic energy, a spectacular setting and some of the world’s best shopping and dining. Plunge into the excitement of one of the world’s great cities.
- by Brian Johnston
There’s a good reason this Chinese dumpling is now everywhere
Xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, have joined a long list of dishes that once seemed unusual in Australia, yet now form part of mainstream dining.
- by Ben Groundwater
This luxury cruise line has returned to sailing around China
While pundits say tourism in China won’t fully recover until some time in 2025, the country’s coast is carrying some good signs.
- by Julietta Jameson
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Economy class on a no-frills Chinese carrier to London
The “new” movies might be from 2012 and the food isn’t fancy, but good service and an easy transit make up for it.
- by Andrew Bain
The world-famous dish that feels like fake Chinese, but is totally legit
As inauthentic as it sounds, there are records of sweet and sour sauces being used in various Chinese cuisines since the eighth century.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Air travel
I got a return Europe flight with ‘Asia’s worst airline’ for $1200
The online reviews of this Chinese airline were scathing, the menu featured a mystery fish dish, but the seats were bigger than on Qantas.
- by Natasha Bazika
Believe it or not: 10 of the world’s most surreal landscapes
AI might produce some weird-looking landscapes that fool people on social media, but these incredible places are all natural.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Opinion
Visa-free or not, few Australians want to go to China
China has announced Australians will get visa-free entry for stays up to 15 days, but will it make any difference?
- by Lee Tulloch
Paris for $1108 return? Olympics or not, flights to Europe are cheap
You’d expect airfares between Australia and Europe to be going through the roof by now. Instead, the opposite has happened. Here’s why.
- by Michael Gebicki
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/topic/china-89a