Photo credits
These are the photographers, sources and licences for the photos used in our guides. The source and licence addresses are listed as text so you can look them up.
Mutianyu or Badaling? Choosing a Great Wall Day Trip
Photographer: David290
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mutianyu_Great_Wall.png
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Chengdu Panda Base: Planning a Half-Day Visit
Photographer: Colin W
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panda_at_the_Chengdu_Research_Base_of_Giant_Panda_Breeding,_Chengdu_-_panoramio.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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Chongqing Food Guide: Hotpot, Xiaomian and What to Order
Photographer: Akira CA
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_House_hot_pot_Chongqing.jpg
Licence: CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
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Chongqing Food Guide: Hotpot, Xiaomian and What to Order
Photographer: 王桁霽
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chongqing_Xiaomian_with_fried_eggs.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Hongyadong at Night: A Simpler Way to Plan Your Visit
Photographer: Jonashtand
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:202308_Hongya_Cave_at_night_from_Qiansimen_Bridge.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Dali Old Town or Erhai: Choosing a Base for Your First Visit
Photographer: 瑞丽江的河水
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E5%A4%A7%E7%90%86%E5%8F%A4%E5%9F%8E_-_%E8%88%AA%E6%8B%8D_-_2024-10-13_02.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Canton Fair 2026 in Guangzhou: Dates, Buyer Badges and Getting to Pazhou
Photographer: Tim Wu
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_View%2C_Canton_Fair_Complex_20230701-C.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Canton Fair 2026 in Guangzhou: Dates, Buyer Badges and Getting to Pazhou
Photographer: IenjoyMatch
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Concourse_of_Line_11%2C_Pazhou_Station%2C_Guangzhou_Metro_20251012.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Hiring a Canton Fair Interpreter in Guangzhou: What to Agree Before You Book
Photographer: AHMED ELSENY
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WeChat_Image_20230609182903_01.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Hiring a Canton Fair Interpreter in Guangzhou: What to Agree Before You Book
Photographer: Tim Wu
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_View%2C_Zone_A_%26_D%2C_Canton_Fair_Complex_20230701.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Guilin or Yangshuo: Where to Stay for a Short Li River Trip
Photographer: xiquinhosilva
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:87318-Li-River.jpg
Licence: CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0
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West Lake in Half a Day: A Walk You Can Actually Finish
Photographer: Takashishin
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:West_Lake,_Hangzhou_2025.jpg
Licence: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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Hong Kong in One Day: A Harbour Route Without the Rush
Photographer: Baycrest
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tsim_Sha_Tsui_Ferry_Pier.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 2.5, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
A Qingdao Coastal Day: Old Streets, Zhanqiao and Badaguan
Photographer: Gisling
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E9%9D%92%E5%B2%9B%E5%85%AB%E5%A4%A7%E5%85%B3%E8%8A%B1%E7%9F%B3%E6%A5%BC.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
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Huaqiangbei for First-Time Visitors: Browse Before You Buy
Photographer: Charlie fong
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Huaqiangbei%26Shennan_Cross2021.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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Tianmen Mountain or Zhangjiajie Forest Park? Start Here
Photographer: xiquinhosilva
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tianmen_38330-Zhangjiajie_(49047525877).jpg
Licence: CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0
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English in Shanghai: Restaurants, Taxis and Local Help / One Day in Shanghai
Photographer: Windmemories
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20191027_Wukang_Mansion.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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One Day in Shanghai: Photo Stops, Soup Dumplings & Local Flavors
Photographer: Bimal Mehta
Source: Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bund-Shanghai-Aug2016-Sunset.jpg
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Attraction opening hours: Universal Beijing Resort
Photographer: jyjyjyjy
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/35530158/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
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Attraction opening hours: Beihai Park
Photographer: Pexels contributor
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/20694749/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Shanghai Disneyland
Photographer: Teresa Jang
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/6268376/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Oriental Pearl Tower
Photographer: Roy Yang
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/18709649/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
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Attraction opening hours: Pearl River night cruise
Photographer: Ricky Kwong
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/40748343/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Photographer: Bingqian Li
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/35272159/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
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Attraction opening hours: Jiefangbei
Photographer: Mohamed Does
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/36148845/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
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Attraction opening hours: Wulong Karst — Three Natural Bridges
Photographer: Ruben VP
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/37343129/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Photographer: Pexels contributor
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/15545815/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Bailong Elevator
Photographer: David Tran
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/34683484/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
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Attraction opening hours: Fenghuang Ancient Town
Photographer: phantran
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/33672248/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Hong Kong Disneyland
Photographer: ahyanne95
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/31139256/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: Sun and Moon Pagodas
Photographer: YFS Visuals
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/20073724/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.
Attraction opening hours: St. Michael's Cathedral
Photographer: Leia Yalu Feng
Source: Pexels, https://www.pexels.com/photo/38304169/
Licence: Pexels License, https://www.pexels.com/license/
Changes: Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.