How to book and travel by high-speed train around China

China’s rail network is a fast-paced wonder that makes exploring this huge country – including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen – much easier

‘I’m not afraid – it seems safe!’: China opens longest glass-bottomed bridge

The structure, which is 6m wide and 430m long, spans the canyon between two mountain cliffs in central Hunan province

Follow Chinese tourists to Guizhou for breathtaking scenery and historic sites

In-the-know Chinese holidaymakers head for the clear lakes and mountains of the south-west, and the Ming-era city of Guiyang

Lunar new year in China – in pictures

Celebrations get under way for the lunar new year in China, the year of the goat or sheep. Hundreds of millions of people travel home to celebrate with their families in what is considered the world’s biggest annual human migration

Taiwan Street Food

Taipei is home to one of Asia’s most exciting street food scenes, says this writer, who tucks in with the team bringing the island’s cuisine to the UK. http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/17/taiwan-taipei-street-food-markets