China
Atlas World essential guide
Megacities, historic routes and highly diverse landscapes call for regional itineraries and careful planning. Atlas Lume approaches China through its landscapes, neighbourhoods, transport and living culture, with enough context to plan thoughtfully rather than simply collect landmarks.
Use Beijing as a practical reference point and adapt the route to distance and season. The principal language is Mandarin Chinese, the currency is Renminbi yuan (CNY), and the generally recommended travel window is April to May and September to October. Conditions, entry rules and services should always be confirmed with official sources before departure.
Always confirm visas, health requirements, timetables and transport conditions with official sources before travelling.
Stories about China
News and long-form features
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway: Extreme Engineering, High-Altitude Connectivity, and the Central Plateau Challenge
Expedition to the Great Gobi Desert: Traverse and Survival Guide Across the Mongolian Steppes
The Trans-Siberian Network from the Baltic to Vladivostok: Planning and Reality of the World’s Longest Train Journey
The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Journey: Railway Expedition and Logistics Guide Across Eurasia
The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railway: Engineering, Connectivity, and Eurasia’s Great Iron Artery
The Trans-Siberian Railway: Railway Engineering and Connectivity in the Heart of Eurasia
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway: High-Altitude Engineering, Plateau Logistics, and Rail Connectivity to Lhasa
The Trans-Mongolian Railway: Engineering, Steppe, and Rail Connectivity Between Russia, Mongolia, and China
