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Cours de cuisine, villages, artisanat… Vivez la Thaïlande autrement.

À l'aube sur le marché de Kashgar, l'odeur du pain naan tout juste sorti du four à terre se mêle aux appels des marchands ouïghours. C'est ce genre de moment, suspendu entre deux gestes du quotidien, qui donne la mesure d'un voyage en Chine pour qui cherche autre chose que les sites cochés sur une liste.

Nos guides francophones construisent des itinéraires où les expériences locales en Chine ouvrent les portes d'un pays-continent de 9,6 millions de km². À Pingyao, vous dormez dans une maison de marchand Qing du XIXe siècle et partagez le petit-déjeuner avec la famille. Dans les villages dong du Guizhou, vous assistez aux chants polyphoniques inscrits à l'UNESCO depuis 2009. Sur les rizières en terrasses de Longsheng, un paysan yao vous montre comment repiquer le riz au mois de mai.

Quelques pistes que nos équipes sur place explorent régulièrement :

  • Cours de calligraphie dans un hutong de Pékin avec un maître formé à l'Académie centrale
  • Cérémonie du thé puer chez un producteur du Yunnan, sur les contreforts des monts Wuliang
  • Atelier de raviolis jiaozi dans une famille de Xi'an, suivi d'un dîner partagé
  • Navigation en sampan sur la rivière Li entre Yangshuo et Xingping, à l'écart des bateaux de masse
  • Initiation au tai-chi à l'aube dans les jardins de Suzhou

Ces rencontres demandent du temps, des contacts patiemment tissés et un peu de mandarin. C'est précisément ce que notre équipe basée à Pékin met dans chaque programme, pour des voyages qui laissent des traces au-delà des photos.

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Rules of Etiquette for Eating with Chopsticks in China

With practice, eating with chopsticks becomes relatively straightforward. However, the real challenge begins: mastering all the rules of proper dining etiquette. Here's what you need to know...

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Rules of Etiquette for Eating with Chopsticks in China

With practice, eating with chopsticks becomes relatively straightforward. However, the real challenge begins: mastering all the rules of proper dining etiquette. Here's what you need to know...

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Focus on Xi'an's Terracotta Army

It was in Xi'an, in eastern Chine, that the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was discovered in 1974. Approximately 8,000 life-size statues of soldiers and horses were unearthed.

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Diving in Chine, the incredible site of Shi Cheng

Still little known to the general public, the incredible diving site of Shi Cheng in Chine has enough to captivate divers and explorers from around the world!

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How to Extend Your Visa in China

Obtaining a visa for China is one thing, extending it once you're there is quite another... The Terre de Chine editorial team explains the procedures to follow so you can extend your stay without any hassle.

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The Great Wall of China, a symbol of Chinese grandeur

If you're traveling to China, particularly Beijing, the Great Wall is a must-see tourist destination. By itself, it symbolizes the wealth and grandeur of Chinese civilization

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The History of Chopsticks

Like many aspects of Chinese culture, the history of chopsticks is so ancient that its origins trace back to a mythical era. Yu the Great is said to be their father...

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The History of Traditional Chinese Massage (Tuina)

An integral part of traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina massage has a long history whose precise origins remain difficult to determine.

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The Different Chinese Languages Spoken in China Today

While Mandarin is the official language for 1.3 billion Chinese people, the Middle Kingdom remains a linguistic mosaic due to its ethnic, cultural and religious diversity. Beyond the languages of Tibetan, Mongolian and Muslim minorities, at least seven major families of so-called "Chinese" languages are documented, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu, Hakka, and Min...

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Hutongs and Rickshaws

Beijing is brimming with wonderful places. While the Summer Palace and the Great Wall are often mentioned, Shichahai is another destination with plenty of appeal for foreign travelers: namely, its hutongs and rickshaws...

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Avoiding Tourist Scams in China

It's pretty much the rule everywhere in the world—as a foreigner, you're always an easy target!

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Transportation in China: How to Get Around Easily?

China can pride itself on having established a very complete and adapted transportation system for all, whether by plane, train, bus or even maritime routes. Indeed, the population of certain cities being greater than or equal to that of some countries, the means of getting around must be up to the task.

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Beijing or Shanghai, which one to choose?

Beijing and Shanghai. Here are the two most sought-after Chinese metropolises in the country. Yet, almost everything sets them apart. While one is steeped in tradition and history, the other shines with its moderni

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Visiting China in Winter

Contrary to popular belief, traveling to China during the cold season proves quite pleasant if you prepare properly. The climate may be challenging for certain activities

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Being Vegetarian and Traveling in China

According to a 2014 study, only 5% of Chinese people are vegetarian or vegan. But let's debunk the myths! Being vegetarian in China is far from impossible.

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The secrets of Chinese medicine finally revealed

We all dream of living a long and healthy life. If modern medicine hasn't found the way to achieve this, perhaps it's time to turn to other alternatives.

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Festivities are organized around the world to properly celebrate the arrival of this new year, known as the "Spring Festival" or "Lunar New Year".

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Studying in China

Studying in China is a significant project that requires careful planning. Each year, China welcomes approximately 10,000 new English-speaking students distributed across its largest universities.

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The 3 Best Places to Admire Giant Pandas in China

China is one of the rarest places, if not the only place in the world where it is possible to observe giant pandas. Indeed, you will find in Sichuan Province,

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