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There are high levels of satisfaction with China Southern.

Eight Chinese airlines now fly to Australia. Here’s how they stack up

Many of the Chinese airlines flying to Australia offer cheap connections to Europe and other parts of Asia, but what are their reputations like?

  • Michael Gebicki
A model of the T-flight supersonic train on display during an exhibition.

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.

  • Adrian Bridge
Night view over Hong Kong from the Peak.

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.

  • Brian Johnston
Xiao Long Bao … joining a list of culinary favourites.

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.

  • Ben Groundwater
Viking Yi Dun, formerly Viking Sun, cruising into Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.

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.

  • Julietta Jameson
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China Eastern’s no-frills interior.

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.

  • Andrew Bain
Sweet and sour pork at the Michelin starred Mandarin Oriental.

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.

  • Ben Groundwater
Flight attendants on board China Eastern are courteous.

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.

  • Natasha Bazika
Visit Lassen Volcanic National Park in California at sunset to get the best view of its colours.

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.

  • Brian Johnston
Shanghai shopping.

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?

  • Lee Tulloch

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/traveller/topic/china-89a