/* ============================================================
   China Business Travel
   Design: Modern, Professional, Clean
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --primary: #1a3c5e;
  --primary-light: #2a5a8a;
  --accent: #c8a45c;
  --accent-light: #e0c88a;
  --bg-light: #f7f5f0;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --text-dark: #2c2c2c;
  --text-medium: #555;
  --text-light: #888;
  --border: #e0dcd0;
  --shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'PingFang SC', 'Microsoft YaHei', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.nav-right-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  min-height: 72px;
}

.nav-right-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo span { color: var(--accent); }




.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links .current-menu-item > a,
.nav-links .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3c5e 0%, #2a5a8a 50%, #1a3c5e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-yongqingfang-hero-scaled.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #b8943e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(200,164,92,0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ---------- Section ---------- */
.section {
  padding: 80px 32px;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

/* ---------- Card Grid ---------- */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.card-body {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
}

.card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #fdf6e8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ---------- Feature Row ---------- */
.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.feature-row.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.feature-row.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.feature-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.feature-content p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 36px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3c5e 0%, #2a5a8a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 72px 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ---------- Article Detail ---------- */
.article-section {
  padding: 64px 32px;
}

.article-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-inner h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 40px 0 14px;
}

.article-inner h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.article-inner p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.article-inner ul, .article-inner ol {
  margin: 12px 0 20px 24px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.article-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 24px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.article-inner table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-inner th {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.article-inner td {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.article-inner tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */

.blog-header-rich {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(320px, 0.75fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.blog-header-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #11344d 0%, #174f73 52%, #d97706 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.blog-stat-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-stat-card span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
}

.explorer-toolbar {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 24px;
}

.explorer-filter-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.explorer-filter-group p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.explorer-chip-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.explorer-chip {
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 74, 110, 0.16);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 160ms ease, color 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease, transform 160ms ease;
}

.explorer-chip:hover,
.explorer-chip.is-active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.blog-results-bar {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.blog-results-bar span {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.blog-list-rich {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.blog-card-rich {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
}

.blog-card-rich:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 44px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image {
  height: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card-taxonomy {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #eef5f9;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-chip-region {
  background: #fff1dd;
  color: #a5480d;
}

.article-section .article-inner figure {
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.article-section .article-inner img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.sct-inline-hero img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.sct-inline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.sct-inline-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.sct-inline-grid figcaption,
.sct-inline-hero figcaption {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-header-rich,
  .blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


.blog-section {
  padding: 64px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.blog-list {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 320px) 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-card-image-link {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.blog-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.blog-meta {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-card h2 a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-excerpt p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.text-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.blog-pagination .nav-links {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.blog-pagination a,
.blog-pagination span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ---------- Tip Box ---------- */
.tip-box {
  background: #fdf6e8;
  border: 1px solid #e8d5a0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.tip-box strong {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 20px 0 36px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 24px;
}

.contact-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
}

.contact-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 48px 32px 28px;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer p, .footer a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 2;
}

.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer a {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.footer a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.admin-bar .navbar {
  top: 32px;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-inner { gap: 16px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 2px; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .feature-row.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .planning-gateway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .destinations-hero {
    padding: 56px 16px;
  }

  .destination-explorer-image {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .admin-bar .navbar { top: 0; }

  .navbar {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .nav-inner {
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 10px 14px 12px !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    display: block !important;
  }



  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .navbar .nav-links {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.3s ease, margin 0.3s ease;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .navbar.is-open .nav-links {
    max-height: 600px;
    display: grid !important;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-links li {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover,
  .nav-links a.active {
    background: #f0ede6;
  }

  .hero { height: 400px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .section { padding: 48px 16px; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage Explorer ---------- */
.home-hero-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px 32px 30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f4ec 0%, #f4f8fb 42%, #fffef9 100%);
}

.home-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(340px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.9rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 11ch;
}

.home-hero-copy p {
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.home-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.home-outline-dark {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.home-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.home-hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.home-hero-pills span {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.home-hero-visual {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.home-hero-visual-main {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.home-hero-visual-main img,
.home-hero-mosaic img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.home-hero-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.home-hero-mosaic img {
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.section-heading-left .section-title,
.section-title-left {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-heading-left .section-subtitle,
.section-subtitle-left {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-heading-left {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.region-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.region-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.region-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 24, 37, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 24, 37, 0.74) 68%, rgba(11, 24, 37, 0.92) 100%);
}

.region-card-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.region-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 22px;
}

.region-card-overlay h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.region-card-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.region-card-overlay span,
.travel-type-card span {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.travel-type-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.travel-type-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.travel-type-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.travel-type-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.travel-type-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.home-split-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(300px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.home-split-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #11344d 0%, #1f5f84 54%, #d97706 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.home-mini-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.home-mini-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.home-mini-stat span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
}

.home-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
}

.home-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.home-check-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.home-guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.home-guide-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.home-guide-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.home-guide-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.home-guide-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.home-guide-body h3 a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.home-guide-body p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

.home-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102f46 0%, #1a5377 55%, #d97706 100%);
}

.home-cta-band-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-cta-band .section-title,
.home-cta-band .section-subtitle,
.home-cta-band .eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-cta-band .section-subtitle {
  opacity: 0.84;
}

.home-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-hero-grid,
  .region-card-grid,
  .travel-type-grid,
  .home-guide-grid,
  .home-split-feature,
  .home-cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .home-hero-grid,
  .home-split-feature,
  .home-cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ---------- Destinations Explorer ---------- */
.destinations-hero {
  padding: 76px 32px;
}

.destinations-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(300px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

.destinations-hero-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.destination-explorer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.destination-explorer-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.destination-explorer-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.destination-explorer-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.destination-explorer-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.destination-explorer-body p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.destination-bullet-list {
  margin: 0 0 16px 18px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.destination-bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.traveler-profile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.traveler-profile-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.traveler-profile-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.traveler-profile-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .destinations-hero-grid,
  .destination-explorer-grid,
  .traveler-profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


.planning-gateway-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .planning-gateway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}


.contact-brief-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #11344d 0%, #1f5f84 54%, #d97706 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-brief-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.contact-brief-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.contact-brief-card code {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Verified visual placeholders */
.region-card-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.region-card-placeholder,
.blog-card-placeholder,
.home-guide-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  align-content: end;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.24), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #102f46 0%, #1a5377 58%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.region-card-placeholder span,
.blog-card-placeholder span,
.home-guide-placeholder span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.region-card-placeholder strong,
.blog-card-placeholder strong,
.home-guide-placeholder strong {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.blog-card-placeholder {
  min-height: 260px;
}

.home-guide-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
}

/* Blog explorer card override */
.blog-section {
  padding: 56px 20px 72px;
}

.blog-results-bar {
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card.blog-card-rich {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  display: block;
  min-height: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #eef4f8;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-image,
.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-taxonomy {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-meta {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.5vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-excerpt {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-excerpt p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
  min-height: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.blog-pagination {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 42px 16px 56px;
  }

  .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-body {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  }

  .blog-list.blog-list-rich h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Article detail polish */
.page-header-article {
  padding: 52px 20px 44px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.20), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #10324b 0%, #1a5377 58%, #eff5f8 58%, #f8fafb 100%);
}

.article-header-shell {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(320px, 1.1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

.article-header-copy {
  text-align: left;
}

.article-header-taxonomy {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.page-header-article h1 {
  max-width: 12ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-header-date {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}

.article-header-media {
  min-height: 420px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(10, 24, 37, 0.24);
}

.article-header-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.article-section-single {
  padding-top: 42px;
}

.article-inner-single {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.article-inner-single > p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.92;
}

.article-inner-single h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.article-inner-single h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .article-header-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .page-header-article h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .article-header-media,
  .article-header-image {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}
/* Mobile cleanup: reduce boxed navigation, long chips, and text-heavy cards. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .navbar .nav-links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    min-height: 40px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 10px 2px;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.08);
    text-align: left;
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .home-hero-pills,
  .explorer-chip-row,
  .blog-card-taxonomy,
  .article-header-taxonomy {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    margin-right: -16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .home-hero-pills::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .explorer-chip-row::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .blog-card-taxonomy::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .article-header-taxonomy::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .home-hero-pills span,
  .explorer-chip,
  .blog-chip {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 72vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .explorer-toolbar {
    padding: 0 16px 18px;
  }

  .explorer-filter-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .travel-type-grid,
  .home-guide-grid,
  .traveler-profile-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .travel-type-card,
  .traveler-profile-card,
  .home-guide-body,
  .destination-explorer-body {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .travel-type-card p,
  .traveler-profile-card p,
  .home-guide-body p,
  .destination-explorer-body p {
    display: -webkit-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  }

  .region-card {
    min-height: 300px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .region-card-overlay {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .region-card-overlay p {
    display: -webkit-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  }
}

/* Mobile homepage image fix: keep hero media inside the phone viewport. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-hero-shell {
    padding: 32px 16px 24px;
  }

  .home-hero-grid,
  .home-hero-copy,
  .home-hero-visual,
  .home-hero-visual-main,
  .home-hero-mosaic {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .home-hero-copy h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .home-hero-copy p {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .home-hero-visual-main {
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .home-hero-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-hero-mosaic img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* Article hero image framing: keep landmark subjects visible in wide headers. */
.article-header-image {
  object-position: center center;
}

.post-canton-tower-guide-guangzhou .article-header-image {
  object-position: center 42%;
}
.postid-159 .article-header-image {
  object-position: center 42%;
}

/* Homepage typographic city system */
.home-type-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.74) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 56px 56px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.62) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 56px 56px,
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 16%, rgba(200, 164, 92, 0.26), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #f3efe5 0%, #e8f0ef 48%, #f9f6ee 100%);
}

.home-type-hero .home-hero-copy h1 {
  max-width: 13ch;
}

.home-typographic-poster {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 61, 91, 0.96), rgba(18, 94, 113, 0.88)),
    #123b52;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20);
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.poster-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.18;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 42px 42px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, #fff 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 42px 42px;
}

.poster-kicker,
.poster-pinyin {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.poster-kicker {
  top: 26px;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.poster-pinyin {
  bottom: 28px;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
}

.poster-hanzi {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 64px;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(9rem, 17vw, 16rem);
  line-height: 0.88;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
}

.poster-route-mark {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-left: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.poster-route-mark-one {
  right: 42px;
  top: 92px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 0 120px 0 0;
}

.poster-route-mark-two {
  right: 128px;
  top: 185px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 0 160px 0 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.poster-landmark {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
}

.poster-landmark-tower {
  right: 112px;
  bottom: 122px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 232px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 8px 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5d27b, #fff 48%, #9ad7d4);
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 54px 86px 0 -10px rgba(255,255,255,0.75), -48px 122px 0 -12px rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
}

.poster-landmark-tower::before,
.poster-landmark-tower::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.poster-landmark-tower::before {
  top: -62px;
  width: 4px;
  height: 70px;
}

.poster-landmark-tower::after {
  inset: 20px 6px 26px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 67, 91, 0.32) 0 5px, transparent 5px 12px);
}

.poster-landmark-river {
  left: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  bottom: 86px;
  height: 62px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(154, 215, 212, 0.88), transparent);
  clip-path: polygon(0 56%, 15% 35%, 28% 66%, 43% 30%, 60% 54%, 74% 25%, 100% 48%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.city-poster-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.city-poster-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #102f46;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #f7f1e4;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.city-poster-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 34px 34px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 34px 34px;
}

.city-poster-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -44px;
  top: -44px;
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  z-index: -1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.city-poster-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

.city-poster-topline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.city-poster-topline em {
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.62);
  text-align: right;
}

.city-poster-main {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 174px;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
}

.city-hanzi {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 11vw, 8.8rem);
  line-height: 0.86;
  letter-spacing: -0.14em;
  color: rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.18);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.city-motif {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px 0 4px auto;
  width: 58%;
  color: currentColor;
}

.city-motif::before,
.city-motif::after,
.motif-line,
.motif-dot {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
}

.motif-line {
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.86;
}

.motif-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.city-poster-card p {
  max-width: 34ch;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.76);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.city-poster-link {
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #102f46;
}

.city-tone-canton { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4e6c2 0%, #cfe6e8 100%); }
.city-tone-bay { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e3eef4 0%, #bfe4d8 100%); }
.city-tone-harbour { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f3ead8 0%, #c9dee7 100%); }
.city-tone-neon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dfe7f5 0%, #f2d8bb 100%); }
.city-tone-river { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e7ecd8 0%, #bcded6 100%); }
.city-tone-earth { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #efe2d2 0%, #d9d0ea 100%); }

.city-motif-tower::before {
  right: 52px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 138px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #123b52;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}
.city-motif-tower::after {
  right: 60px;
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 62px;
  background: #123b52;
}
.city-motif-tower .motif-line-a { right: 10px; bottom: 24px; width: 118px; height: 18px; border-radius: 18px; }
.city-motif-tower .motif-line-b { right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 146px; height: 10px; border-radius: 10px; opacity: 0.42; }
.city-motif-tower .motif-dot-a { right: 26px; top: 42px; }

.city-motif-skyline::before { right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 132px; height: 92px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #123b52 0 18px, transparent 18px 24px); clip-path: polygon(0 42%, 18% 42%, 18% 20%, 34% 20%, 34% 55%, 52% 55%, 52% 0, 68% 0, 68% 34%, 84% 34%, 84% 18%, 100% 18%, 100% 100%, 0 100%); }
.city-motif-skyline .motif-line-a { right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 150px; height: 8px; }
.city-motif-skyline .motif-dot-a { right: 132px; top: 18px; }

.city-motif-bridge::before { right: 4px; bottom: 46px; width: 152px; height: 76px; border: 10px solid #123b52; border-bottom: 0; border-radius: 120px 120px 0 0; }
.city-motif-bridge::after { right: 4px; bottom: 34px; width: 152px; height: 8px; background: #123b52; }
.city-motif-bridge .motif-line-a { right: 22px; bottom: 16px; width: 118px; height: 6px; opacity: 0.4; }
.city-motif-bridge .motif-dot-a { right: 146px; bottom: 38px; }

.city-motif-harbour::before { right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 154px; height: 116px; background: #123b52; clip-path: polygon(0 80%, 8% 48%, 16% 80%, 24% 25%, 32% 80%, 42% 8%, 50% 80%, 60% 38%, 68% 80%, 78% 18%, 86% 80%, 96% 45%, 100% 80%, 100% 100%, 0 100%); }
.city-motif-harbour .motif-line-a { right: -8px; bottom: 12px; width: 170px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.36; }
.city-motif-harbour .motif-dot-a { right: 108px; top: 14px; }

.city-motif-karst::before { right: 0; bottom: 20px; width: 158px; height: 96px; background: #123b52; clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 8% 55%, 18% 80%, 30% 28%, 44% 82%, 58% 10%, 73% 78%, 87% 36%, 100% 100%); }
.city-motif-karst::after { right: 6px; bottom: 4px; width: 150px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(18,59,82,0.35); }
.city-motif-karst .motif-dot-a { right: 126px; top: 36px; }

.city-motif-mountain::before { right: 0; bottom: 18px; width: 160px; height: 114px; background: #123b52; clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 20% 50%, 35% 72%, 55% 12%, 78% 64%, 100% 30%, 100% 100%); }
.city-motif-mountain::after { right: 70px; top: 32px; width: 38px; height: 20px; background: #fff; opacity: 0.75; clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 45% 0, 100% 100%); }
.city-motif-mountain .motif-dot-a { right: 18px; top: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-typographic-poster { min-height: 360px; }
  .poster-hanzi { font-size: 8.4rem; }
  .poster-landmark-tower { right: 74px; bottom: 102px; height: 170px; }
  .city-poster-card { min-height: 310px; padding: 18px; }
  .city-hanzi { font-size: 5.8rem; }
  .city-motif { width: 52%; }
}

/* Tighten poster typography so long pinyin labels stay inside cards. */
.city-poster-card {
  min-width: 0;
}

.city-poster-topline,
.city-poster-main,
.city-poster-card p,
.city-poster-link {
  min-width: 0;
}

.city-poster-topline span,
.city-poster-topline em {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.city-hanzi {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .city-poster-topline {
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .city-poster-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .city-poster-card {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .city-poster-topline span,
  .city-poster-topline em {
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    word-break: normal;
  }
}

/* Swiss editorial homepage concept. */
.swiss-home-hero {
  background: #f6f3ec;
  color: #151515;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.18);
}

.swiss-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(320px, 0.88fr);
  gap: 28px;
  min-height: 76vh;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-top: 54px;
  padding-bottom: 34px;
}

.swiss-kicker,
.swiss-section-head p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #b53226;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.swiss-hero-title {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 2px solid #151515;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #151515;
  padding: 22px 0 24px;
}

.swiss-hero-title h1 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 8.5ch;
  color: #151515;
  font-size: clamp(4.6rem, 11vw, 10.8rem);
  font-weight: 950;
  line-height: 0.84;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.swiss-hero-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr auto;
  min-width: 0;
  border: 1px solid #151515;
  background: #fffdfa;
}

.swiss-panel-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #151515;
  padding: 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.swiss-panel-top strong {
  color: #b53226;
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  line-height: 0.78;
}

.swiss-hero-panel p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 52ch;
  padding: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.22);
  color: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.72);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.swiss-axis-map {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 330px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21,21,21,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 48px 48px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(21,21,21,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 48px 48px;
}

.swiss-axis-map::before,
.swiss-axis-map::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: #151515;
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.swiss-axis-map::before {
  left: 16%;
  top: 64%;
  width: 74%;
  height: 2px;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.swiss-axis-map::after {
  left: 22%;
  top: 20%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 68%;
  transform: rotate(22deg);
}

.axis-node {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #151515;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fffdfa;
  color: #151515;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.axis-guangzhou { left: 58%; top: 36%; }
.axis-shenzhen { left: 70%; top: 55%; }
.axis-hk { left: 78%; top: 68%; }
.axis-guangxi { left: 30%; top: 48%; }
.axis-yunnan { left: 14%; top: 22%; }

.swiss-hero-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid #151515;
}

.swiss-hero-actions a {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 58px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #151515;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.swiss-hero-actions a:first-child {
  background: #151515;
  color: #fffdfa;
}

.swiss-section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 0.34fr) minmax(0, 0.66fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-top: 2px solid #151515;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.swiss-section-head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #151515;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.destination-ledger,
.route-mode-ledger,
.guide-ledger {
  border-top: 1px solid #151515;
}

.destination-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(150px, 1.25fr) 90px minmax(130px, 0.8fr) minmax(180px, 1.2fr) 92px;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.22);
  color: #151515;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.destination-row:hover,
.route-mode-row:hover,
.guide-ledger-row:hover {
  color: #b53226;
}

.destination-no,
.destination-count,
.route-mode-row span,
.guide-ledger-row span {
  color: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.48);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.destination-latin {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 950;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.destination-hanzi {
  color: #b53226;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 950;
  line-height: 0.9;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.destination-type,
.destination-tags {
  color: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.swiss-route-section {
  background: #151515;
  color: #fffdfa;
}

.swiss-route-section .swiss-section-head {
  border-top-color: #fffdfa;
}

.swiss-route-section .swiss-section-head h2 {
  color: #fffdfa;
}

.route-mode-row,
.guide-ledger-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(150px, 0.65fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.22);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.route-mode-row strong,
.guide-ledger-row strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.route-mode-row em,
.guide-ledger-row em {
  color: rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.66);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.swiss-latest-section {
  background: #fffdfa;
}

.swiss-latest-section .guide-ledger-row {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.2);
  color: #151515;
}

.swiss-latest-section .guide-ledger-row em {
  color: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .swiss-hero-grid,
  .swiss-section-head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .swiss-hero-grid {
    min-height: 0;
    padding-top: 32px;
  }

  .destination-row {
    grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 10px 14px;
  }

  .destination-type,
  .destination-tags,
  .destination-count {
    grid-column: 2 / -1;
  }

  .route-mode-row,
  .guide-ledger-row {
    grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .route-mode-row em,
  .guide-ledger-row em {
    grid-column: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .swiss-hero-title h1 {
    font-size: 4.15rem;
  }

  .swiss-axis-map {
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .axis-node {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .swiss-panel-top strong {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
  }

  .destination-latin {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .destination-hanzi {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
}

/* Restore photo homepage and keep mobile image framing visible. */
.home-photo-hero .home-hero-visual-main img {
  object-position: center center;
}

.home-photo-hero .home-hero-visual-main {
  min-height: 420px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-photo-hero {
    padding: 28px 16px 24px;
  }

  .home-photo-hero .home-hero-visual-main {
    min-height: 260px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .home-photo-hero .home-hero-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .home-photo-hero .home-hero-mosaic img {
    height: 118px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}

/* Quick itinerary request form. */
.itinerary-request-section {
  background: #f7f4ec;
}

.itinerary-form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.itinerary-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.itinerary-form label,
.itinerary-notes {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.itinerary-form span,
.itinerary-choice-block strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.itinerary-form input,
.itinerary-form select,
.itinerary-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font: inherit;
}

.itinerary-form textarea {
  min-height: 128px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.itinerary-choice-block {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.itinerary-check-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.itinerary-check-grid label {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 46px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: #fbfaf7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.itinerary-check-grid input {
  width: 16px;
  min-width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  min-height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
}

.itinerary-notes {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.itinerary-submit {
  margin-top: 20px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.itinerary-message {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.itinerary-message-success {
  background: #e8f6ed;
  color: #176236;
  border: 1px solid #b7e0c4;
}

.itinerary-message-error {
  background: #fff0ed;
  color: #9b2f24;
  border: 1px solid #efc0b8;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .itinerary-form-grid,
  .itinerary-check-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .itinerary-form {
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}

/* Practical planning map and arrival details. */
.static-route-map {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 52px 52px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 52px 52px,
    #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.route-line {
  position: absolute;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.62);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.route-line-main {
  left: 26%;
  top: 48%;
  width: 52%;
  transform: rotate(13deg);
}

.route-line-west {
  left: 18%;
  top: 54%;
  width: 36%;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.68);
  transform: rotate(-28deg);
}

.route-line-south {
  left: 56%;
  top: 55%;
  width: 25%;
  background: rgba(17, 100, 102, 0.62);
  transform: rotate(38deg);
}

.map-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  min-height: 86px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.map-node strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.map-node span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.map-guangzhou { left: 42%; top: 38%; border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.38); }
.map-foshan { left: 24%; top: 44%; }
.map-shenzhen { left: 62%; top: 48%; }
.map-hongkong { left: 74%; top: 66%; }
.map-macau { left: 48%; top: 66%; }
.map-guangxi { left: 16%; top: 18%; }
.map-yunnan { left: 4%; top: 62%; }

.practical-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.practical-heading-compact {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.practical-heading-compact .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
}

.practical-card-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.practical-note-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.practical-note-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.practical-note-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .static-route-map {
    min-height: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .route-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .map-node {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .practical-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Blog pinned guides and durable topic tags. */
.blog-essential-section {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  padding: 0 32px 8px;
}

.blog-essential-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-essential-head h2 {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.blog-essential-planning {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 60, 94, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-essential-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.blog-essential-card {
  display: grid;
  min-height: 168px;
  align-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-essential-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-essential-card span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-essential-card strong {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.blog-essential-card em {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-essential-card-practical {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #102f46 0%, #1f5f84 68%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-essential-card-practical span,
.blog-essential-card-practical em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.blog-chip-topic {
  background: #eef7f6;
  color: #116466;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-essential-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-essential-section {
    padding: 0 16px 8px;
  }

  .blog-essential-head {
    display: grid;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .blog-essential-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-essential-card {
    min-height: 136px;
  }
}

/* Practical guide pages. */
.practical-hero .home-mini-stat strong {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.practical-path-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.practical-path-grid,
.practical-step-grid,
.transport-hub-grid,
.route-package-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.practical-path-card,
.practical-step-card,
.transport-hub-card,
.route-package-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  align-content: start;
  min-width: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.practical-path-card:hover,
.route-package-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.practical-path-card span,
.practical-step-card span,
.transport-hub-card span,
.route-package-card span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.practical-path-card strong,
.practical-step-card h3,
.transport-hub-card h3,
.route-package-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.practical-path-card em,
.route-package-card em {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-style: normal;
}

.practical-step-card p,
.transport-hub-card p,
.route-package-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

.practical-check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.practical-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 13px 14px 13px 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.practical-check-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 18px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.route-package-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .practical-path-grid,
  .practical-step-grid,
  .transport-hub-grid,
  .route-package-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .practical-path-grid,
  .practical-step-grid,
  .transport-hub-grid,
  .route-package-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Homepage advisor hero redesign: balanced route-design first screen. */
.home-advisor-hero {
  padding: 38px 32px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fbf8f1 0%, #f3f7f8 100%);
}

.home-advisor-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.82fr) minmax(520px, 1.18fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.home-advisor-copy {
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.home-advisor-copy h1 {
  max-width: 9.8ch;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6.2vw, 6.4rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.home-advisor-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
}

.home-advisor-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #102f46;
}

.home-advisor-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,24,38,0.04) 0%, rgba(8,24,38,0.42) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.home-advisor-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}

.home-route-panel {
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(380px, calc(100% - 44px));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,253,248,0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.home-route-panel p {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-route-panel div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 76px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
}

.home-route-panel strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.home-route-panel span {
  min-width: 0;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.home-advisor-paths {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.home-advisor-paths a {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  align-content: start;
  min-height: 128px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.home-advisor-paths span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.home-advisor-paths strong {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.16;
}

.home-advisor-paths em {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-advisor-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-advisor-copy h1 {
    max-width: 13ch;
  }

  .home-advisor-visual,
  .home-advisor-visual img {
    min-height: 430px;
  }

  .home-advisor-paths {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .home-advisor-hero {
    padding: 28px 16px 24px;
  }

  .home-advisor-copy {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .home-advisor-copy h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .home-advisor-visual,
  .home-advisor-visual img {
    min-height: 340px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .home-route-panel {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: auto;
    margin: -88px 14px 14px;
  }

  .home-advisor-paths {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Full-screen advertising hero: image background with overlay copy and route panel. */
.home-fullscreen-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.28) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.12) 38%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.04) 70%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.12) 100%),
    var(--hero-image) center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.home-fullscreen-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.01) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.home-fullscreen-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  padding-top: 54px;
  padding-bottom: 26px;
}

.home-fullscreen-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.78fr) minmax(340px, 0.62fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: end;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy {
  max-width: 660px;
  padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy .eyebrow {
  color: #f1c46b;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  max-width: 10.2ch;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 7vw, 7.2rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,0.26);
}

.home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.home-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.home-outline-light:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel {
  position: static;
  align-self: end;
  justify-self: end;
  width: min(430px, 100%);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  background: rgba(255,253,248,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.home-fullscreen-paths {
  grid-column: auto;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.home-fullscreen-paths a {
  background: rgba(255,253,248,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-fullscreen-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
    max-width: 12ch;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel {
    justify-self: start;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .home-fullscreen-hero,
  .home-fullscreen-hero-inner {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-hero {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.25) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.12) 45%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.35) 100%),
      var(--hero-image) center top / cover no-repeat;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-hero-inner {
    padding: 34px 16px 20px;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    line-height: 0.98;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel div {
    grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .home-fullscreen-paths {
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
}

/* Clear planning route map replacing abstract node diagram. */
.route-map-clear {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 96px minmax(0, 1fr) 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,60,94,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 44px 44px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26,60,94,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 44px 44px,
    #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.route-map-column {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.route-map-entry { border-top: 4px solid #d97706; }
.route-map-core { border-top: 4px solid #116466; }
.route-map-border { border-top: 4px solid #1a3c5e; }

.route-map-label {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.route-map-place {
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}

.route-map-place-large {
  min-height: 96px;
}

.route-map-place strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.route-map-place em {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.42;
}

.route-map-arrow {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
  color: rgba(26,60,94,0.68);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.route-map-arrow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  top: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(26,60,94,0.34);
}

.route-map-arrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: calc(50% - 6px);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(26,60,94,0.34);
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(26,60,94,0.34);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.route-map-arrow {
  padding-top: 42px;
}

.route-map-notes {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.route-map-notes div {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: #102f46;
  color: #fff;
}

.route-map-notes strong,
.route-map-notes span {
  display: block;
}

.route-map-notes strong {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.route-map-notes span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.42;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .route-map-clear {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .route-map-arrow {
    min-height: 42px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .route-map-arrow::before {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .route-map-arrow::after {
    right: auto;
    left: calc(50% - 5px);
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: rotate(135deg);
  }

  .route-map-notes {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Fullscreen hero text-only overlays: remove white cards from route panel and path links. */
.home-fullscreen-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.30) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.15) 38%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.06) 68%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.20) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.03) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 38, 0.25) 100%),
    var(--hero-image) center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel {
  width: min(430px, 100%);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel p {
  color: #f1c46b;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel div {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  grid-template-columns: 78px minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-fullscreen-route-panel span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
}

.home-fullscreen-paths {
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.home-fullscreen-paths a {
  min-height: 108px;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.home-fullscreen-paths a:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.home-fullscreen-paths span {
  color: #f1c46b;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.home-fullscreen-paths strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-fullscreen-paths em {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .home-fullscreen-paths {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-paths a {
    min-height: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
}

/* Trip Planning real South China image map. */
.route-photo-map {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.85fr) minmax(360px, 1.15fr);
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: end;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.84) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.58) 38%, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.18) 70%, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.18) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 34, 0.78) 100%),
    var(--route-photo) center center / cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

.route-photo-copy,
.route-photo-flow,
.route-photo-credit {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.route-photo-copy span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #f1c46b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.route-photo-copy h3 {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.62);
}

.route-photo-copy p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
}

.route-photo-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}

.route-photo-flow div {
  min-height: 118px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.route-photo-flow strong,
.route-photo-flow span {
  display: block;
}

.route-photo-flow strong {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.route-photo-flow span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.route-photo-credit {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: fit-content;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.route-photo-credit:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .route-photo-map {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 640px;
    background-position: center top;
  }

  .route-photo-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .route-photo-flow div {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* Global dark-photo editorial system, aligned with the approved homepage direction. */
:root {
  --sct-ink: #071622;
  --sct-ink-soft: #102a3d;
  --sct-line-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
  --sct-line-dark: rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  --sct-gold: #f1c46b;
}

body {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.navbar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}

.section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.section-alt {
  background: #071622;
  color: #fff;
}

.section-alt .section-title,
.section-alt .section-subtitle,
.section-alt .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt .home-split-copy p,
.section-alt .traveler-profile-card h3,
.section-alt .traveler-profile-card p,
.section-alt .travel-type-card strong,
.section-alt .travel-type-card p,
.section-alt .destination-explorer-body h3,
.section-alt .destination-explorer-body p {
  color: inherit;
}

.section-alt .section-subtitle,
.section-alt .home-split-copy p,
.section-alt .traveler-profile-card p,
.section-alt .travel-type-card p,
.section-alt .destination-explorer-body p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

.destinations-hero,
.blog-header-rich,
.page-header-article,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell):not(.destinations-hero):not(.blog-header-rich):not(.page-header-article) {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(520px, 72vh, 760px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 118px) 32px clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.68) 42%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hong-kong-harbour-day-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-template-page-destinations .destinations-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.62) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.18) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-li-river-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-template-page-services .destinations-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.66) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-guangzhou-dusk-market-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-template-page-culture .destinations-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.66) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-chen-clan-hall.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-template-page-planning .destinations-hero,
.practical-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.64) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Redirect/file/2014_NASA_Earth_Observatory_image_of_Pearl_River_Delta.jpg?width=1800') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.blog-header-rich {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.64) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-victoria-harbour-night-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-header-article {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.64) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    var(--article-hero-image) center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.destinations-hero-grid,
.blog-header-rich,
.article-header-shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.destinations-hero h1,
.blog-header-rich h1,
.page-header-article h1,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7.4rem);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
}

.destinations-hero p,
.blog-header-rich p,
.page-header-article p,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.eyebrow,
.destinations-hero .eyebrow,
.blog-header-rich .eyebrow,
.page-header-article .eyebrow {
  color: var(--sct-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
}

.destinations-hero-panel,
.blog-header-panel,
.article-header-media {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sct-line-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  color: #fff;
}

.destinations-hero-panel .home-mini-stat,
.blog-stat-card {
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.destinations-hero-panel .home-mini-stat:last-child,
.blog-stat-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.home-mini-stat strong,
.blog-stat-card strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-mini-stat span,
.blog-stat-card span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

.home-outline-dark,
.destinations-hero .btn-outline,
.blog-header-rich .btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
  color: #fff;
}

.destination-explorer-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 430px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #071622;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(15,23,42,0.14);
}

.destination-explorer-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.06) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.42) 45%, rgba(7,22,34,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.62), rgba(7,22,34,0.06));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.destination-explorer-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.02);
}

.destination-explorer-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 430px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px);
  color: #fff;
}

.destination-explorer-body h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
}

.destination-explorer-body p,
.destination-explorer-body li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.destination-explorer-body .card-tag,
.destination-explorer-body .text-link {
  color: var(--sct-gold);
}

.destination-bullet-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.travel-type-card,
.traveler-profile-card,
.route-package-card,
.practical-note-card,
.contact-brief-card,
.contact-card,
.practical-path-card,
.blog-essential-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #071622;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.travel-type-card strong,
.traveler-profile-card h3,
.route-package-card h3,
.practical-note-card h3,
.contact-brief-card h3,
.contact-card h3,
.practical-path-card strong,
.blog-essential-card strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.travel-type-card p,
.traveler-profile-card p,
.route-package-card p,
.practical-note-card p,
.contact-brief-card p,
.contact-card p,
.practical-path-card em,
.blog-essential-card em {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
}

.travel-type-card span,
.route-package-card span,
.practical-path-card span,
.blog-essential-card span,
.card-tag,
.text-link {
  color: var(--sct-gold);
}

.travel-type-card:hover,
.traveler-profile-card:hover,
.route-package-card:hover,
.practical-path-card:hover,
.blog-essential-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(241,196,107,0.56);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(7,22,34,0.18);
}

.blog-essential-section,
.explorer-toolbar,
.blog-section,
.article-section-single {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.blog-essential-head,
.blog-results-bar {
  color: var(--sct-ink);
}

.blog-card-rich {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #071622;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(15,23,42,0.14);
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  background: #071622;
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-card-rich h2 a,
.blog-card-rich .blog-meta,
.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt,
.blog-card-rich .text-link {
  color: inherit;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-meta,
.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

.blog-chip,
.explorer-chip {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border-color: rgba(15,23,42,0.14);
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-chip {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
}

.explorer-toolbar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}

.home-cta-band,
.section-alt.home-cta-band,
.section-alt .home-cta-band-inner {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9), rgba(7,22,34,0.46)),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hong-kong-harbour-day-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
}

.article-header-shell {
  display: block;
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-header-copy {
  max-width: 880px;
}

.article-header-media {
  display: none;
}

.article-inner-single {
  background: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .destinations-hero,
  .blog-header-rich,
  .page-header-article,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell):not(.destinations-hero):not(.blog-header-rich):not(.page-header-article) {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 78px 22px 58px;
  }

  .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 15vw, 4.4rem);
  }

  .destinations-hero-grid {
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .destination-explorer-card,
  .destination-explorer-body {
    min-height: 390px;
  }
}

/* Reserved social contact channel styles. */
.nav-channel-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-channel-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,22,34,0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--sct-ink);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

.nav-search-desktop { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-search-desktop input {
  width: 140px; padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; background: #f5f5f5;
  transition: width 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.nav-search-desktop input:focus {
  width: 200px; outline: none; border-color: #1a1a2e; background: #fff;
}
.nav-search-mobile { display: none; }
.nav-contact-mobile { display: none; }
.nav-channel-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(241,196,107,0.78);
  background: #071622;
  color: var(--sct-gold);
}

.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.96), rgba(7,22,34,0.84)),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-victoria-harbour-night-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.footer-inner {
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1.15fr;
}

.footer-social-reserve p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-social-pill {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #fff !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.footer-social-pill span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(241,196,107,0.62);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--sct-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.direct-channel-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.94), rgba(7,22,34,0.52)),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hong-kong-harbour-day-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
}

.direct-channel-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(320px, 1.1fr);
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: end;
}

.direct-channel-section .section-title,
.direct-channel-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #fff;
}

.direct-channel-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

.direct-channel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.direct-channel-card {
  min-height: 150px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.52);
}

.direct-channel-card span,
.direct-channel-card strong,
.direct-channel-card em {
  display: block;
}

.direct-channel-card span {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--sct-gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.direct-channel-card strong {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.direct-channel-card em {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
  font-style: normal;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-channel-desktop {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-search-mobile { display: block; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .nav-search-mobile input {
    width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem; background: #faf8f2;
  }
  .nav-search-mobile input:focus { outline: none; border-color: #1a1a2e; background: #fff; }
  .nav-contact-mobile {
    display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 0 4px; grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .nav-contact-mobile .nav-channel-pill {
    width: auto; padding: 0 20px; height: 40px;
    background: #1a1a2e; color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .nav-contact-mobile .nav-channel-pill:hover { background: #333; }

  .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .direct-channel-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .footer-inner,
  .direct-channel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Desktop navigation no-wrap repair after reserved channel buttons. */
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1360px;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-brand-row {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-links {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-links li,
.nav-links a {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-channel-desktop {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .nav-inner {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 8px 9px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .nav-channel-desktop {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-search-mobile { display: block; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .nav-search-mobile input {
    width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem; background: #faf8f2;
  }
  .nav-search-mobile input:focus { outline: none; border-color: #1a1a2e; background: #fff; }
  .nav-contact-mobile {
    display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 0 4px; grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .nav-contact-mobile .nav-channel-pill {
    width: auto; padding: 0 20px; height: 40px;
    background: #1a1a2e; color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .nav-contact-mobile .nav-channel-pill:hover { background: #333; }
}

/* Interior page scale and card-tag repair after visual audit. */
.nav-inner {
  height: 64px;
}

.nav-links {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nav-links a {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.nav-channel-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1360px) {
  .nav-channel-desktop {
    display: flex;
  }
}

body:not(.home) .destinations-hero,
.blog-header-rich,
.page-header-article,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell):not(.destinations-hero):not(.blog-header-rich):not(.page-header-article) {
  min-height: clamp(500px, 58vh, 640px);
  padding-top: clamp(64px, 7vw, 92px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 78px);
}

body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
.blog-header-rich h1,
.page-header-article h1,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
  max-width: 820px;
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 5.15vw, 5.35rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}

.destinations-hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(340px, 0.92fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.destinations-hero-panel .home-mini-stat,
.blog-stat-card {
  text-align: left;
}

.destination-explorer-card,
.destination-explorer-body {
  min-height: 390px;
}

.destination-explorer-body .card-tag,
.card-tag {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 0 0 9px;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241,196,107,0.48);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--sct-gold) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
}

.destination-explorer-body h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.destination-explorer-body p {
  max-width: 58ch;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 8vw, 4.4rem);
  }

  .destinations-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero,
  .blog-header-rich,
  .page-header-article,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell):not(.destinations-hero):not(.blog-header-rich):not(.page-header-article) {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 54px 18px 46px;
  }

  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 12vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .destination-explorer-card,
  .destination-explorer-body {
    min-height: 360px;
  }
}

/* Interior hero alignment audit repair. */
body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
.blog-header-rich h1,
.page-header-article h1,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 4.55vw, 4.75rem);
  line-height: 1.03;
  text-align: left;
}

.destinations-hero-grid > div:first-child,
.blog-header-copy,
.article-header-copy,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) {
  text-align: left;
}

.destinations-hero-grid > div:first-child > p,
.blog-header-copy > p,
.article-header-copy > p,
.page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) > p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.destinations-hero .home-hero-actions,
.blog-header-rich .home-hero-actions,
.page-header .home-hero-actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.destinations-hero-panel,
.blog-header-panel {
  align-self: center;
}

.blog-header-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.blog-header-rich {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 0.34fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.itinerary-request-section {
  background: #071622;
  color: #fff;
}

.itinerary-request-section .section-title,
.itinerary-request-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #fff;
}

.itinerary-request-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

.itinerary-form {
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 8vw, 3.9rem);
  }
}

/* Mobile visual audit repair. */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .navbar .nav-inner {
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
  }

  .logo {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 10vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
  }

  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero p,
  .blog-header-rich p,
  .page-header-article p,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .destinations-hero-panel .home-mini-stat strong,
  .blog-stat-card strong {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .destinations-hero-panel .home-mini-stat span,
  .blog-stat-card span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 16vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy > p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel div {
    grid-template-columns: 86px minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel strong,
  .home-fullscreen-route-panel span {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .destination-explorer-body {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

/* Final mobile interior scale trim. */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero h1,
  .blog-header-rich h1,
  .page-header-article h1,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.7vw, 2.65rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero p,
  .blog-header-rich p,
  .page-header-article p,
  .page-header:not(.home-hero-shell) p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  body:not(.home) .destinations-hero,
  .blog-header-rich,
  .page-header-article {
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 42px;
  }
}

/* About page formal template polish. */
.about-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.64) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hong-kong-harbour-day-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 780px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 8.5vw, 2.75rem);
  }
}

/* Flexible content card palette audit repair: hero can be cinematic, content cards should breathe. */
.destination-explorer-body .card-tag,
.card-tag {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  padding: 0 0 7px !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241,196,107,0.58) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: var(--sct-gold) !important;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card-rich {
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--sct-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  background: #e8edf0;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image,
.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
  min-height: 245px;
  background: #e8edf0;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--sct-ink);
}

.blog-card-rich h2 a {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-meta,
.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt {
  color: rgba(44,44,44,0.72);
}

.blog-card-rich .text-link {
  color: #b88424;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-chip {
  border-color: rgba(26,60,94,0.12);
  background: #eef3f4;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-essential-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.11);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--sct-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}

.blog-essential-card strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-essential-card em {
  color: rgba(44,44,44,0.68);
}

.blog-essential-card span {
  color: #b88424;
}

.blog-essential-card-practical {
  background: #102f46;
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-essential-card-practical strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-essential-card-practical em {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

.blog-results-bar {
  padding-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-card-rich .blog-card-image,
  .blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
    min-height: 210px;
  }
}

/* Full-site audit final corrections */
.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  background: #dfe8eb;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 255px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  min-height: 255px;
  place-items: end start;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, rgba(16,47,70,0.28) 54%, rgba(16,47,70,0.88) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #dae6ea 0%, #f6efe1 52%, #cdd9d5 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder span,
.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder strong {
  position: static;
  transform: none;
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder span {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder strong {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .blog-header-rich {
    display: block !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 46px 18px 42px !important;
  }

  .blog-header-rich h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 9vw, 2.8rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }

  .blog-header-rich p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
  }

  .blog-header-panel {
    margin-top: 28px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28) !important;
  }

  .blog-stat-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }

  .blog-stat-card {
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
    border-right: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .blog-stat-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .blog-stat-card strong {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .blog-stat-card span {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .section,
  .section-alt,
  .about-scope-section,
  .direct-channel-section,
  .blog-essential-section,
  .explorer-toolbar,
  .blog-section {
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }

  .section-title,
  .section-title-left,
  .section-heading-left .section-title,
  .about-scope-section h2,
  .blog-essential-head h2 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7.6vw, 2.35rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
  }

  .section-subtitle,
  .section-subtitle-left,
  .about-scope-section p,
  .blog-essential-head p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
  }

  .travel-type-card,
  .traveler-profile-card,
  .route-package-card,
  .practical-note-card,
  .contact-brief-card,
  .contact-card,
  .practical-path-card,
  .blog-essential-card,
  .blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
    padding: 22px !important;
  }

  .blog-card-rich .blog-card-image,
  .blog-card-rich .blog-card-placeholder {
    height: 220px !important;
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }

  .explorer-toolbar p,
  .blog-results-bar p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* Blog mobile filter wrap audit fix */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .explorer-chip-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .explorer-chip {
    flex: 0 1 auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
    padding: 10px 13px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }
}

/* Blog mobile taxonomy wrap audit fix */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .blog-card-taxonomy {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .blog-card-taxonomy .blog-chip {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
}

/* Final magazine and content-depth pass */
.blog-focus-section {
  padding: 0 32px 34px;
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.blog-focus-shell {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) minmax(320px, 0.72fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.blog-lead-story,
.blog-side-story,
.blog-region-card,
.blog-shelf-card,
.route-decision-card,
.route-sequence-card,
.article-fact-panel,
.article-rail-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.1);
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.blog-lead-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(300px, 0.9fr);
  min-height: 480px;
}

.blog-lead-media,
.blog-side-media,
.blog-region-media,
.blog-shelf-story-media {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-lead-media img,
.blog-side-media img,
.blog-region-media img,
.blog-shelf-story-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-lead-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.blog-lead-copy h2,
.blog-region-copy h3,
.blog-shelf-card h3,
.blog-shelf-story h4,
.route-decision-card h3,
.route-sequence-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.04;
}

.blog-lead-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.4rem);
}

.blog-lead-copy h2 a,
.blog-side-copy h3 a,
.blog-region-copy h3 a,
.blog-shelf-story h4 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-lead-copy p,
.blog-side-copy p,
.blog-region-copy p,
.blog-shelf-card p,
.blog-shelf-story p,
.route-decision-card p,
.route-sequence-card p,
.article-rail-card p,
.article-compass-list li {
  color: rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.76);
}

.blog-lead-meta,
.blog-mini-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.62);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-side-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-side-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 138px minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: 148px;
}

.blog-side-copy,
.blog-region-copy,
.blog-shelf-card,
.route-decision-card,
.route-sequence-card {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.blog-side-copy h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-region-section,
.blog-shelves-section,
.blog-library-section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.blog-region-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-region-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-region-media {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.blog-region-copy .eyebrow,
.blog-shelf-head .eyebrow {
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-shelf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-shelf-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-shelf-head {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-shelf-posts {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.blog-shelf-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}

.blog-shelf-story-media {
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.blog-shelf-story-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-shelf-story h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.blog-results-bar-rich {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.blog-results-bar-rich h2 {
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 0 32px 24px;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich {
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-meta,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt {
  color: rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.72);
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-chip {
  background: #eef3f4;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.1);
}

.blog-dot {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.route-decision-section,
.service-ladder-section,
.planning-rhythm-section,
.culture-layer-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.route-decision-grid,
.route-sequence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.route-decision-grid {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.route-sequence-card span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-header-shell-rich {
  max-width: 1240px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: end;
}

.article-header-summary {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.article-fact-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.article-fact-panel div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.08);
}

.article-fact-panel div:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.article-fact-panel strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-fact-panel span {
  color: rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.82);
}

.article-section-magazine {
  padding-top: 42px;
}

.article-layout-shell {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.article-side-rail {
  position: relative;
}

.article-rail-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.article-rail-card h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.16;
}

.article-compass-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.article-inner-magazine {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.article-related-section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.article-related-grid {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-focus-shell,
  .blog-lead-story,
  .article-header-shell-rich,
  .article-layout-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-region-grid,
  .blog-shelf-grid,
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich,
  .route-decision-grid,
  .route-sequence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .article-rail-card {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .blog-focus-section,
  .blog-results-bar-rich,
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
  }

  .blog-focus-shell,
  .blog-region-grid,
  .blog-shelf-grid,
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich,
  .route-decision-grid,
  .route-sequence-grid,
  .article-layout-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-lead-story,
  .blog-side-story,
  .blog-region-card,
  .blog-shelf-story {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-lead-media {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .blog-side-media,
  .blog-region-media,
  .blog-shelf-story-media {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .blog-results-bar-rich {
    display: grid;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .article-layout-shell {
    padding: 0 18px;
  }

  .article-header-shell-rich {
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

/* Wider desktop layout pass */
:root {
  --site-shell-max: 1520px;
  --site-shell-wide: 1600px;
}

.nav-inner,
.section-inner,
.article-header-shell-rich,
.article-layout-shell {
  max-width: var(--site-shell-max) !important;
}

.blog-essential-section,
.blog-focus-shell,
.blog-results-bar-rich,
.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  max-width: var(--site-shell-wide) !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-shell,
.destinations-hero .section-inner,
.page-header-article .article-header-shell-rich {
  max-width: var(--site-shell-wide) !important;
}

.article-inner-magazine {
  max-width: 980px;
}

@media (min-width: 1500px) {
  .nav-inner {
    padding-left: 36px;
    padding-right: 36px;
  }

  .section {
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }

  .blog-focus-section,
  .blog-results-bar-rich,
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich,
  .blog-essential-section {
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 editorial de-blocking pass */
.home-intro-ribbon-section {
  padding-top: 34px;
  padding-bottom: 34px;
  background: #f3eee4;
}

.home-intro-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr);
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: start;
}

.home-intro-title h2 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.55rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}

.home-intro-lines,
.home-mode-list,
.destination-route-strip-list,
.about-principle-lines,
.about-audience-rows {
  display: grid;
}

.home-intro-lines div,
.home-mode-row,
.destination-route-strip,
.about-principle-line,
.about-audience-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 170px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.15);
}

.home-intro-lines div:last-child,
.home-mode-row:last-child,
.destination-route-strip:last-child,
.about-principle-line:last-child,
.about-audience-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.15);
}

.home-intro-lines strong,
.home-mode-copy strong,
.destination-route-strip strong,
.about-principle-line strong,
.about-audience-row h3,
.about-coverage-card strong,
.home-region-note-panel h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.home-intro-lines span,
.home-mode-copy p,
.destination-route-strip p,
.about-principle-line p,
.about-audience-row p,
.home-region-note-panel p,
.destination-compact-copy p,
.destination-editorial-copy p,
.about-coverage-card p {
  color: rgba(44,44,44,0.76);
}

.home-region-atlas-section,
.destination-editorial-section,
.about-manifesto-section,
.about-coverage-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.home-region-atlas,
.destination-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 26px;
}

.home-region-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(360px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.home-region-feature,
.destination-editorial-feature,
.home-region-side-card,
.destination-compact-card,
.home-guide-card,
.about-coverage-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.home-region-feature img,
.destination-editorial-image,
.home-region-side-card img,
.home-region-compact-card img,
.destination-compact-image,
.home-guide-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.home-region-feature {
  min-height: 640px;
}

.home-region-feature::after,
.home-region-side-card::after,
.home-region-compact-card::after,
.destination-editorial-feature::after,
.destination-compact-card::after,
.home-guide-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.01) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 58%, rgba(7,22,34,0.45) 100%);
}

.home-region-feature-copy,
.home-region-side-copy,
.destination-editorial-copy,
.home-guide-body {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 28px;
  color: #fff;
}

.home-region-feature-copy h3,
.home-region-side-copy h3,
.destination-editorial-copy h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.2vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}

.home-region-feature-copy p,
.home-region-side-copy p,
.destination-editorial-copy p,
.home-guide-body p,
.home-guide-body h3 a,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-region-feature-copy span,
.destination-editorial-copy .text-link,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip {
  opacity: 0.96;
}

.home-region-feature-copy span,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip,
.destination-editorial-copy .text-link {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.home-region-side-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
}

.home-region-side-card {
  min-height: 308px;
}

.home-region-note-panel {
  max-width: 520px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.home-region-compact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.home-region-compact-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 250px auto;
  background: #0d2232;
}

.home-region-compact-card::after {
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 58%;
}

.home-region-compact-card div {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 18px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}

.home-region-compact-card strong,
.home-region-compact-card span {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-mode-section,
.destination-route-strip-section,
.about-audience-section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.home-mode-layout,
.about-manifesto-layout,
.destination-audience-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.home-mode-row,
.destination-route-strip,
.about-principle-line,
.about-audience-row {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.home-mode-row {
  align-items: start;
  grid-template-columns: 80px minmax(0, 1fr) 70px;
}

.home-mode-index,
.about-audience-row span,
.destination-route-strip span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-mode-row em {
  justify-self: end;
  align-self: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.home-guides-editorial-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.home-split-feature-editorial {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(320px, 0.95fr);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.home-split-panel-lines {
  gap: 0;
}

.home-split-panel-lines .home-mini-stat {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.14);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.home-split-panel-lines .home-mini-stat:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.14);
}

.home-guide-grid-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-0 {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-1,
.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-2 {
  min-height: 250px;
}

.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-3,
.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-4,
.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-5 {
  min-height: 320px;
}

.destination-editorial-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(320px, 0.82fr);
  min-height: 430px;
  background: #102f46;
}

.destination-editorial-feature-1 {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.destination-editorial-feature-1 .destination-editorial-image {
  order: 2;
}

.destination-editorial-feature::after {
  display: none;
}

.destination-editorial-copy {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.destination-editorial-copy h3,
.destination-editorial-copy p,
.destination-editorial-copy .text-link {
  color: inherit;
}

.destination-editorial-copy .destination-bullet-list {
  margin: 2px 0 0;
}

.destination-compact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.destination-compact-card {
  min-height: 430px;
}

.destination-compact-copy {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 20px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.destination-compact-copy h3,
.destination-compact-copy .text-link,
.destination-compact-copy .card-tag {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.destination-compact-copy .card-tag {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important;
}

.destination-route-strip strong,
.about-principle-line strong {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.destination-route-strip p,
.about-principle-line p {
  margin: 0;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(300px, 0.72fr);
  align-items: end;
}

.about-hero-note {
  max-width: 460px;
  justify-self: end;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 26px 0 6px;
}

.about-hero-note h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
}

.about-hero-note p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.about-principle-line {
  align-items: start;
}

.about-audience-row {
  grid-template-columns: 80px minmax(240px, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-audience-row h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
}

.about-coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-coverage-card {
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,25,38,0.2) 0%, rgba(9,25,38,0.86) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hong-kong-harbour-day-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  display: grid;
  align-content: end;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-coverage-card:nth-child(2) {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,25,38,0.2) 0%, rgba(9,25,38,0.86) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-victoria-harbour-night-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.about-coverage-card:nth-child(3) {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,25,38,0.2) 0%, rgba(9,25,38,0.86) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-li-river-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.about-coverage-card strong,
.about-coverage-card p {
  color: #fff;
}

.traveler-profile-grid-lines {
  gap: 0;
}

.traveler-profile-grid-lines .traveler-profile-card {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.15);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.traveler-profile-grid-lines .traveler-profile-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-intro-ribbon,
  .home-region-editorial-grid,
  .home-mode-layout,
  .home-split-feature-editorial,
  .destination-editorial-feature,
  .about-manifesto-layout,
  .destination-audience-layout,
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-audience-row,
  .home-mode-row,
  .destination-route-strip,
  .about-principle-line,
  .home-intro-lines div {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-region-compact-row,
  .destination-compact-grid,
  .about-coverage-grid,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-0 {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-1,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-2,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-3,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-4,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-5 {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-intro-ribbon,
  .home-region-compact-row,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial,
  .destination-compact-grid,
  .about-coverage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-region-feature,
  .home-region-side-card,
  .destination-compact-card,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-0,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-1,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-2,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-3,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-4,
  .home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-5 {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .home-region-feature-copy,
  .home-region-side-copy,
  .destination-editorial-copy,
  .home-guide-body,
  .destination-compact-copy {
    padding: 18px;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 compact region overlap fix */
.home-region-compact-card {
  grid-template-rows: 250px auto;
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.home-region-compact-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.home-region-compact-card div {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  padding: 18px 16px 22px;
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.home-region-compact-card strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.home-region-compact-card span {
  color: rgba(44,44,44,0.76);
}

/* 2026-07-22 destination compact card normalization */
.destination-compact-card {
  min-height: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 260px auto;
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.destination-compact-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.destination-compact-copy {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  padding: 20px 18px 24px;
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.destination-compact-copy h3,
.destination-compact-copy .text-link,
.destination-compact-copy .card-tag {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.destination-compact-copy p {
  color: rgba(44,44,44,0.76) !important;
}

.destination-compact-copy .card-tag {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(16,47,70,0.18) !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 contrast recovery pass */
.home-region-feature::after,
.home-region-side-card::after,
.home-guide-card::after,
.service-scenario-card::after,
.about-coverage-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,28,0.08) 0%, rgba(6,18,28,0.58) 42%, rgba(6,18,28,0.94) 100%);
}

.about-coverage-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-coverage-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.about-coverage-card strong,
.about-coverage-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-region-feature-copy,
.home-region-side-copy,
.home-guide-body,
.service-scenario-copy {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
}

.home-region-feature-copy p,
.home-region-side-copy p,
.home-guide-body p,
.service-scenario-copy p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
}

.home-region-feature-copy .eyebrow,
.home-region-side-copy .eyebrow,
.service-scenario-copy .eyebrow,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip {
  color: #ffd26b !important;
}

.home-region-feature-copy,
.home-region-side-copy,
.home-guide-body,
.service-scenario-copy {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.home-region-feature-copy::before,
.home-region-side-copy::before,
.home-guide-body::before,
.service-scenario-copy::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 16px;
  top: auto;
  height: calc(100% - 22px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 30%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.service-scenario-copy {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 24px;
}

.destination-editorial-copy,
.destination-compact-copy,
.route-sequence-card,
.route-decision-card,
.service-track-line,
.service-principle-line,
.about-principle-line,
.about-audience-row,
.destination-route-strip,
.home-mode-row,
.home-intro-lines div {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.destination-editorial-copy p,
.destination-compact-copy p,
.route-sequence-card p,
.route-decision-card p,
.service-track-body p,
.service-principle-line p,
.about-principle-line p,
.about-audience-row p,
.destination-route-strip p,
.home-mode-copy p,
.home-intro-lines span {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8) !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 services planning culture editorial pass */
.service-flow-section,
.planning-decision-section,
.culture-lens-section,
.service-principle-section,
.culture-habit-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.service-scenario-section,
.planning-model-section,
.planning-mistake-section,
.culture-anchor-section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.service-flow-layout,
.planning-decision-layout,
.culture-lens-layout,
.service-principle-layout,
.culture-habit-layout,
.planning-mistake-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-track-lines,
.service-principle-lines,
.planning-question-lines,
.planning-model-list,
.planning-mistake-lines,
.culture-lens-lines,
.culture-habit-lines {
  display: grid;
}

.service-track-line,
.service-principle-line,
.planning-question-line,
.planning-model-row,
.planning-mistake-line,
.culture-lens-line,
.culture-habit-line {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
}

.service-track-line:last-child,
.service-principle-line:last-child,
.planning-question-line:last-child,
.planning-model-row:last-child,
.planning-mistake-line:last-child,
.culture-lens-line:last-child,
.culture-habit-line:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
}

.service-track-line,
.planning-question-line,
.culture-lens-line {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);
}

.service-track-head span,
.planning-model-row span,
.culture-lens-line span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.service-track-head h3,
.service-principle-line h3,
.planning-question-line h3,
.planning-model-row strong,
.planning-mistake-line h3,
.culture-lens-line h3,
.culture-habit-line h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.service-track-body,
.planning-question-line p,
.planning-model-row p,
.planning-mistake-line p,
.culture-lens-line p,
.culture-habit-line p {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8);
}

.service-track-body p,
.planning-question-line p,
.planning-model-row p,
.planning-mistake-line p,
.culture-lens-line p,
.culture-habit-line p {
  margin: 0;
}

.planning-question-line,
.culture-lens-line {
  align-items: start;
}

.planning-question-line span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.planning-question-line {
  grid-template-columns: 70px minmax(260px, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.planning-model-row,
.culture-lens-line {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.planning-model-row {
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(260px, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
}

.planning-gateway-section,
.service-scenario-section,
.culture-anchor-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.planning-gateway-atlas {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.planning-gateway-cell {
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.planning-gateway-cell h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.planning-gateway-cell p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8);
}

.service-scenario-grid,
.culture-anchor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.service-scenario-card,
.culture-anchor-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-scenario-card img,
.culture-anchor-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.service-scenario-card::after,
.culture-anchor-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,28,0.08) 0%, rgba(6,18,28,0.52) 45%, rgba(6,18,28,0.92) 100%);
}

.service-scenario-copy,
.culture-anchor-copy {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
}

.service-scenario-copy h3,
.culture-anchor-copy h3,
.service-scenario-copy p,
.culture-anchor-copy p {
  color: #fff;
}

.culture-anchor-copy .eyebrow,
.service-scenario-copy .eyebrow {
  color: #ffd26b;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .service-flow-layout,
  .planning-decision-layout,
  .culture-lens-layout,
  .service-principle-layout,
  .culture-habit-layout,
  .planning-mistake-layout,
  .service-track-line,
  .planning-question-line,
  .planning-model-row,
  .culture-lens-line {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .planning-gateway-atlas,
  .service-scenario-grid,
  .culture-anchor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .planning-gateway-atlas,
  .service-scenario-grid,
  .culture-anchor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-scenario-card,
  .culture-anchor-card {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 readability and IA consolidation pass */
.service-scenario-card,
.culture-anchor-card {
  min-height: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 280px auto;
  background: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}

.service-scenario-card::after,
.culture-anchor-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.service-scenario-copy,
.culture-anchor-copy {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  padding: 22px 20px 24px;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-shadow: none;
}

.service-scenario-copy h3,
.service-scenario-copy p,
.culture-anchor-copy h3,
.culture-anchor-copy p {
  color: inherit;
}

.service-scenario-copy p,
.culture-anchor-copy p {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8);
}

.service-scenario-copy .eyebrow,
.culture-anchor-copy .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.route-diagram-map {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(340px, 0.9fr);
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f5ee 0%, #fffdf8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}

.route-diagram-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 460px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,47,70,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 54px 54px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(16,47,70,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 54px 54px,
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f5efe2 0%, #fbf8f1 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.route-diagram-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 210px;
  min-height: 104px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,253,248,0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.route-diagram-node strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.route-diagram-node span {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.76);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.route-diagram-node.is-core { left: 130px; top: 160px; }
.route-diagram-node.is-east { right: 48px; top: 88px; }
.route-diagram-node.is-south { right: 118px; bottom: 58px; }
.route-diagram-node.is-west { left: 42px; top: 54px; }
.route-diagram-node.is-farwest { left: 18px; bottom: 38px; }

.route-diagram-link {
  position: absolute;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d8a948 0%, #102f46 100%);
  transform-origin: left center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.link-core-east {
  left: 330px;
  top: 194px;
  width: 220px;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.link-core-south {
  left: 322px;
  top: 272px;
  width: 190px;
  transform: rotate(27deg);
}

.link-core-west {
  left: 170px;
  top: 182px;
  width: 148px;
  transform: rotate(-30deg);
}

.link-west-farwest {
  left: 126px;
  top: 188px;
  width: 178px;
  transform: rotate(116deg);
}

.route-diagram-notes {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 0;
}

.route-diagram-notes div {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.14);
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.route-diagram-notes div:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.14);
}

.route-diagram-notes strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.route-diagram-notes span {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .route-diagram-map {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .route-diagram-stage {
    min-height: 620px;
  }

  .route-diagram-node {
    width: 180px;
  }

  .route-diagram-node.is-core { left: 100px; top: 208px; }
  .route-diagram-node.is-east { right: 24px; top: 76px; }
  .route-diagram-node.is-south { right: 60px; bottom: 82px; }
  .route-diagram-node.is-west { left: 16px; top: 54px; }
  .route-diagram-node.is-farwest { left: 12px; bottom: 22px; }

  .link-core-east { left: 258px; top: 250px; width: 124px; }
  .link-core-south { left: 246px; top: 334px; width: 130px; }
  .link-core-west { left: 152px; top: 242px; width: 110px; }
  .link-west-farwest { left: 94px; top: 236px; width: 184px; }
}

/* 2026-07-22 typography refinement pass */
:root {
  --font-ui: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI Variable", "Avenir Next", "Helvetica Neue", "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Avenir Next", "Segoe UI Variable", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
  --font-copy: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Noto Serif SC", "Songti SC", "STSong", serif;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-ui) !important;
}

.logo,
.nav-links a,
.btn,
.eyebrow,
.home-fullscreen-copy h1,
.page-header h1,
.section-title,
.blog-results-bar-rich h2,
.blog-header-rich h1,
.page-header-article h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.28rem !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
}

.nav-links {
  gap: 2px !important;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 520 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  color: rgba(34, 42, 52, 0.82) !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links .current-menu-item > a,
.nav-links .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.section-subtitle,
.section-subtitle-left,
.page-header p,
.home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow),
.home-intro-lines span,
.home-mode-copy p,
.home-region-note-panel p,
.home-guide-body p,
.destination-editorial-copy p,
.destination-compact-copy p,
.destination-route-strip p,
.service-track-body p,
.service-principle-line p,
.planning-question-line p,
.planning-model-row p,
.planning-mistake-line p,
.planning-gateway-cell p,
.culture-lens-line p,
.culture-habit-line p,
.route-sequence-card p,
.route-decision-card p,
.practical-note-card p,
.blog-lead-copy p,
.blog-side-copy p,
.blog-region-copy p,
.blog-shelf-head p,
.blog-shelf-story p,
.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt,
.article-inner p,
.article-header-summary,
.destination-explorer-body p,
.traveler-profile-card p,
.about-principle-line p,
.about-audience-row p,
.about-hero-note p,
.about-coverage-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-copy) !important;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.78 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow),
.page-header p,
.section-subtitle,
.section-subtitle-left {
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
}

.blog-card-rich h2 a,
.blog-side-copy h3 a,
.blog-shelf-story h4 a,
.destination-editorial-copy h3,
.destination-compact-copy h3,
.service-scenario-copy h3,
.culture-anchor-copy h3,
.planning-gateway-cell h3,
.service-principle-line h3,
.planning-question-line h3,
.planning-model-row strong,
.planning-mistake-line h3,
.culture-lens-line h3,
.culture-habit-line h3,
.service-track-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 South China core content priority pass */
.south-core-priority-section,
.zhangjiajie-focus-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.expansion-priority-section {
  background: #f4f1e9;
}

.south-core-priority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.south-core-priority-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 260px auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.1);
  background: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.07);
}

.south-core-priority-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.south-core-priority-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.south-core-priority-copy h3,
.expansion-priority-line h3,
.zhangjiajie-focus-point,
.zhangjiajie-focus-copy h2 {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.south-core-priority-copy p,
.expansion-priority-line p,
.zhangjiajie-focus-copy p {
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.8);
}

.expansion-priority-layout,
.zhangjiajie-focus-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: start;
}

.expansion-priority-lines,
.zhangjiajie-focus-points {
  display: grid;
}

.expansion-priority-line {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
}

.expansion-priority-line:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
}

.zhangjiajie-focus-points {
  gap: 0;
}

.zhangjiajie-focus-point {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
  color: rgba(30,34,38,0.82);
}

.zhangjiajie-focus-point:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16,47,70,0.15);
}

.zhangjiajie-focus-points .text-link {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .south-core-priority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .expansion-priority-layout,
  .zhangjiajie-focus-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .south-core-priority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* 2026-07-22 desktop readability repair */
.section-alt.about-audience-section,
.section-alt.home-mode-section,
.section-alt.destination-route-strip-section,
.section-alt.service-principle-section,
.section-alt.service-scenario-section,
.section-alt.planning-model-section,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section,
.section-alt.culture-anchor-section,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.section-alt.about-audience-section .section-title,
.section-alt.about-audience-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.about-audience-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.home-mode-section .section-title,
.section-alt.home-mode-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.home-mode-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.destination-route-strip-section .section-title,
.section-alt.destination-route-strip-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.destination-route-strip-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .section-title,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .home-split-copy p,
.section-alt.service-scenario-section .section-title,
.section-alt.service-scenario-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.service-scenario-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.planning-model-section .section-title,
.section-alt.planning-model-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.planning-model-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .section-title,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .home-split-copy p,
.section-alt.culture-anchor-section .section-title,
.section-alt.culture-anchor-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.culture-anchor-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .section-title,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .section-heading-left p,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro p {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.section-alt.about-audience-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.home-mode-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.destination-route-strip-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.service-principle-section .home-split-copy > p:not(.eyebrow),
.section-alt.service-scenario-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.planning-model-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.planning-mistake-section .home-split-copy > p:not(.eyebrow),
.section-alt.culture-anchor-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .section-subtitle,
.section-alt.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro > p:not(.eyebrow) {
  color: rgba(30, 34, 38, 0.82) !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
  max-width: 14.2ch;
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 6.2vw, 6.3rem);
  line-height: 0.96;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 50ch;
}


/* 2026-07-22 homepage guide card cleanup */
.home-guide-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 52%, rgba(7,22,34,0.96) 100%);
}

.home-guide-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
}

.home-guide-body .blog-card-taxonomy,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip {
  display: none !important;
}

.home-guide-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.home-guide-body h3 a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
}

.home-guide-body p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
  max-width: 36ch;
}

/* 2026-07-22 launch-readiness typography and card pass */
:root {
  --read-text: #24313b;
  --read-muted: #52606b;
  --read-soft: #f8f5ed;
  --line-soft: rgba(17, 44, 64, 0.14);
}

body,
p,
li,
a,
button,
input,
select,
textarea,
label,
.blog-excerpt,
.section-subtitle,
.article-body,
.article-body p,
.page-content,
.card p,
.footer p {
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

body {
  color: var(--read-text);
  background: #fbfaf6;
}

.nav-inner,
.section-inner,
.article-layout-shell,
.blog-results-bar-rich,
.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich,
.home-fullscreen-inner,
.page-header-inner,
.blog-header-rich,
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1480px !important;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 560;
  color: #33424f;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo {
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section:not(.home-fullscreen-hero) p,
.section:not(.home-fullscreen-hero) li,
.section:not(.home-fullscreen-hero) .section-subtitle,
.blog-library-section p,
.blog-focus-section p,
.article-section-magazine p,
.contact-page p,
.page-content p {
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.section-title,
.section-title-left,
.section h2,
.section h3,
.blog-library-section h2,
.blog-library-section h3,
.blog-card-rich h2,
.blog-card-rich h3,
.article-section-magazine h2,
.article-section-magazine h3 {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.eyebrow,
.section .eyebrow,
.blog-library-section .eyebrow,
.blog-focus-section .eyebrow {
  color: #b88924 !important;
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy {
  max-width: 880px !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
  max-width: 15.8ch !important;
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 6.5vw, 7rem) !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy h1 .home-hero-sub {
  font-size: 0.82em;
  display: block;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 57ch !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94) !important;
}

.home-fullscreen-copy .eyebrow,
.page-header .eyebrow,
.blog-header-rich .eyebrow {
  color: #ffd05e !important;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.home-guide-card,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich,
.blog-focus-section .blog-side-story,
.blog-lead-story {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: #fffdf8 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(19, 42, 58, 0.08) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-guide-card {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-rows: 300px auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.home-guide-card::after,
.home-guide-body::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.home-guide-image-link {
  display: block !important;
  min-height: 300px !important;
  background: #dfe7ea;
}

.home-guide-image,
.home-guide-placeholder {
  height: 300px !important;
  min-height: 300px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

.home-guide-body {
  position: relative !important;
  inset: auto !important;
  padding: 22px 24px 24px !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: #fffdf8 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.home-guide-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.35vw, 1.75rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
}

.home-guide-body h3 a {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.home-guide-body p {
  max-width: none !important;
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
}

.home-guide-body .blog-card-taxonomy,
.home-guide-body .blog-chip {
  display: none !important;
}

.blog-card-taxonomy {
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
}

.blog-chip,
.blog-card-rich .blog-chip,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-chip,
.blog-lead-copy .blog-chip,
.blog-side-copy .blog-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 26px;
  padding: 4px 9px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: rgba(184, 137, 36, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 137, 36, 0.18) !important;
  color: #875f12 !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 760 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  padding: 20px 20px 22px !important;
  background: #fffdf8 !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.05vw, 1.32rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.24 !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt p {
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.62 !important;
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
}

.text-link,
.section a:not(.btn),
.blog-library-section a:not(.btn),
.expansion-priority-line h3,
.home-region-link-list a {
  color: #123e63 !important;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.south-core-priority-card,
.home-region-compact-card,
.destination-compact-card,
.about-coverage-card {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card {
  background: #fffdf8 !important;
  grid-template-rows: 230px auto !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.home-region-compact-card::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card div {
  position: relative !important;
  inset: auto !important;
  padding: 18px 18px 20px !important;
  background: #fffdf8 !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card strong,
.home-region-compact-card span {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card span {
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
}

.footer p,
.footer a,
.footer li,
.footer-social-pill {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
}

.footer h2,
.footer h3,
.footer strong {
  color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1300px) {
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 4.2rem) !important;
    max-width: 10ch !important;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 final link polish */
.home-region-compact-card,
.south-core-priority-card,
.expansion-priority-line,
.destination-compact-card,
.blog-card-rich a,
.home-guide-card a,
.blog-side-story a,
.blog-lead-story a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card:hover,
.south-core-priority-card:hover,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich:hover,
.home-guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(19, 42, 58, 0.12) !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card,
.south-core-priority-card,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich,
.home-guide-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.home-region-compact-card:hover,
.south-core-priority-card:hover,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich:hover,
.home-guide-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(184, 137, 36, 0.28) !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card strong,
.south-core-priority-card h3,
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich h2 a,
.home-guide-body h3 a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card span,
.south-core-priority-card p {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.home-region-compact-row {
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card img {
  height: 230px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

.home-region-compact-card div {
  min-height: 160px;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .text-link,
.blog-side-copy .text-link,
.blog-lead-copy .text-link {
  font-weight: 760;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: #123e63 !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 guides final readability */
.blog-library-section,
.blog-library-section *,
.blog-focus-section,
.blog-focus-section *,
.blog-card-rich,
.blog-card-rich *,
.blog-lead-story,
.blog-lead-story *,
.blog-side-story,
.blog-side-story * {
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt,
.blog-card-rich .blog-excerpt p,
.blog-lead-copy p,
.blog-side-copy p {
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  line-height: 1.66 !important;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-meta {
  color: #5d6974 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
}

.blog-card-image-link,
.blog-lead-media,
.blog-side-media {
  background: #e5ecef !important;
}

.blog-card-image,
.blog-lead-media img,
.blog-side-media img {
  width: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 override old serif excerpt rule */
.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body .blog-excerpt,
.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body .blog-excerpt *,
.blog-card.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body .blog-excerpt,
.blog-card.blog-card-rich .blog-card-body .blog-excerpt * {
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 article depth modules */
.article-route-context {
  margin: 44px 0 0;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 62, 99, 0.13);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.article-route-context-soft {
  background: #f5f1e8;
}

.article-route-context h2 {
  margin: 4px 0 14px;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.article-route-context p,
.article-route-context li {
  color: var(--read-muted) !important;
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.article-context-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.article-context-grid div {
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 62, 99, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.article-context-grid strong,
.article-planning-list strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.article-planning-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.article-planning-list li {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-context-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .article-route-context {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 compact desktop / user issue pass */
.nav-inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, auto) minmax(120px, 0.8fr) !important;
  justify-content: stretch !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  padding-left: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
}

.nav-brand-row {
  justify-self: start;
}

.nav-links {
  justify-self: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.nav-channel-desktop {
  justify-self: end;
}

@media (max-width: 1220px) {
  .nav-inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
  }

  .nav-links {
    justify-self: center;
    gap: 2px !important;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

.home-fullscreen-hero-inner,
.home-fullscreen-shell,
.home-fullscreen-content {
  width: 100%;
}

.home-fullscreen-hero-inner {
  padding-left: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 72px) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 72px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1500px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .home-fullscreen-content {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(520px, 0.92fr) minmax(360px, 0.62fr) !important;
    gap: clamp(34px, 4vw, 62px) !important;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(4.25rem, 6.1vw, 6.2rem) !important;
    max-width: 15ch !important;
    line-height: 0.98 !important;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
    max-width: 54ch !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .home-fullscreen-content {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-route-panel {
    max-width: 720px !important;
    justify-self: start !important;
  }
}

.about-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.66) 42%, rgba(7,22,34,0.24) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-yongqingfang-gate-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.page-template-page-services .destinations-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.64) 42%, rgba(7,22,34,0.24) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.74) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-foshan-zumiao-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.page-template-page-planning .destinations-hero,
.practical-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.62) 42%, rgba(7,22,34,0.22) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hzmb-zhuhai-port-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.page-template-page-destinations .destinations-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.62) 42%, rgba(7,22,34,0.18) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-li-river-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.explorer-toolbar-searchable {
  max-width: 1480px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 26px 32px 30px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18,62,99,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18,62,99,0.1);
  background: #f6f2ea !important;
}

.explorer-search-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.explorer-search-panel label,
.explorer-filter-group > p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-weight: 820 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

.explorer-search-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px 8px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18,62,99,0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(19,42,58,0.06);
}

.explorer-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.explorer-search-box span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.explorer-filter-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.explorer-chip-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px !important;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.explorer-chip {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-height: 38px !important;
  padding: 0 15px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  gap: 26px !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-lines {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-line {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18,62,99,0.13) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fffdf8;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-line h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
}

.home-guide-image-link {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.home-guide-image-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.46) 36%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.home-guide-poster-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 22px;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 75%;
  color: #1b2b36;
  font-family: "Avenir Next", "Segoe UI Variable", "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.3vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 520;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .explorer-search-panel,
  .explorer-filter-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-lines {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 guides filter and second-layer tightening */
.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro {
  max-width: 1120px !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro .section-title {
  max-width: 1080px !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-lines {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-line {
  min-height: 235px;
}

.explorer-chip-row {
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  overflow-x: visible !important;
  row-gap: 8px !important;
}

.explorer-toolbar-searchable {
  padding-top: 22px !important;
  padding-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.explorer-filter-group {
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.explorer-chip {
  min-height: 34px !important;
  padding: 0 13px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1500px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .explorer-search-panel,
  .explorer-filter-group {
    grid-template-columns: 160px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .explorer-toolbar-searchable {
    padding-left: 32px !important;
    padding-right: 32px !important;
  }

  .expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-lines {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 final desktop polish for user-reported layout issues */
.home-guide-poster-label {
  font-family: "Segoe UI", "Inter", Arial, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: #172b38 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.34) !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro {
  max-width: none !important;
}

.expansion-priority-section .expansion-priority-intro .section-title {
  max-width: none !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.65vw, 2.65rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
}

.explorer-filter-group {
  grid-template-columns: 190px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
}

.explorer-filter-group > p,
.explorer-search-panel label {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1500px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .explorer-search-panel,
  .explorer-filter-group {
    grid-template-columns: 190px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .explorer-filter-group > p,
  .explorer-search-panel label {
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 final poster-card image visibility pass */
.home-guide-card::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.home-guide-image-link::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.34) 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 64%) !important;
}

.home-guide-image {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.home-guide-card .home-guide-image-link img,
.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-image {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 remove heavy poster wash so real guide photos stay visible */
.home-guide-image-link::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.home-guide-poster-label {
  color: #142b3b !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.85),
    0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,0.86),
    0 12px 28px rgba(255,255,255,0.52) !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 poster text contrast for mixed light/dark guide photos */
.home-guide-poster-label {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(9, 30, 44, 0.34);
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 10px rgba(5, 18, 29, 0.72),
    0 12px 28px rgba(5, 18, 29, 0.45),
    0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 crop first homepage guide poster toward the scenic lower frame */
.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-0 .home-guide-image {
  object-position: center 68% !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 homepage guide poster proportions closer to reference cards */
.home-guide-card {
  grid-template-rows: 220px auto !important;
}

.home-guide-image-link {
  min-height: 220px !important;
}

.home-guide-image,
.home-guide-placeholder {
  height: 220px !important;
  min-height: 220px !important;
}

.home-guide-grid-editorial .home-guide-card-0 .home-guide-image {
  object-position: center 30% !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 explicit page hero backgrounds */
.services-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.58) 44%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.76) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-foshan-zumiao-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.planning-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.92) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.58) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.2) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.76) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-hzmb-zhuhai-port-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

.destinations-page-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.56) 43%, rgba(7,22,34,0.18) 72%, rgba(7,22,34,0.74) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,22,34,0.08) 0%, rgba(7,22,34,0.84) 100%),
    url('https://southchinatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sct-li-river-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 goahead-inspired trust modules */
.blog-offer-strip-section,
.home-client-proof-section {
  background: #fffdf8;
  padding: 54px 0;
}

.blog-offer-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.55fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature {
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  min-height: 360px;
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f5a4b 0%, #8ebfa4 62%, #d9f3cf 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(15, 58, 68, 0.16);
}

.blog-offer-card-feature .eyebrow,
.blog-offer-card-feature h2,
.blog-offer-card-feature p {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature h2 {
  max-width: 12ch;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.4vw, 4.1rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 44ch;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature .btn {
  justify-self: start;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: #0b453b !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
}

.blog-offer-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-offer-step {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: 280px;
  padding: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(19, 42, 58, 0.08);
}

.blog-offer-step span,
.home-client-proof-card span {
  color: #b88924;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-offer-step strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.blog-offer-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--read-muted);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.home-client-proof {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}

.home-client-proof-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: end;
}

.home-client-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(320px, 0.8fr) minmax(320px, 0.78fr);
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.home-client-proof-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(19, 42, 58, 0.09);
}

.home-client-proof-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.home-client-proof-card-wide img {
  height: 420px;
}

.home-client-proof-card div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.home-client-proof-card strong,
.home-client-proof-offer h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.13;
}

.home-client-proof-card p,
.home-client-proof-offer p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--read-muted);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.home-client-proof-offer {
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: #f4efe6;
}

.home-client-proof-offer h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.3vw, 2.8rem);
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich {
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(19, 42, 58, 0.08) !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.1vw, 1.34rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.22 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-offer-strip,
  .home-client-proof-head,
  .home-client-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-offer-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 trust module spacing repair after live review */
.blog-offer-strip-section {
  padding: 56px clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
}

.blog-offer-strip {
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.blog-offer-steps {
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature,
.blog-offer-step {
  min-height: 300px !important;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature {
  padding: 30px !important;
}

.blog-offer-card-feature h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.35rem) !important;
}

.home-client-proof-section {
  padding: 58px clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
}

.home-client-proof {
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.home-client-proof-head {
  align-items: center !important;
}

.home-client-proof-head .btn {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: rgba(16, 47, 70, 0.32) !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important;
}

.home-client-proof-head .section-title {
  max-width: 980px !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.1vw, 3.25rem) !important;
}

.home-client-proof-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(300px, 0.82fr) minmax(300px, 0.76fr) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.home-client-proof-card img {
  height: 300px !important;
}

.home-client-proof-card-wide img {
  height: 370px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1260px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .blog-offer-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .home-client-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .home-client-proof-offer {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 client proof title tightening */
.home-client-proof-head .section-title {
  max-width: 850px !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 blog library card width repair */
.blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich h2 a {
  overflow-wrap: normal !important;
  word-break: normal !important;
  hyphens: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .blog-library-section .blog-list.blog-list-rich {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 blog title wrap readability repair */
.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1vw, 1.18rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.blog-library-section .blog-card-rich .blog-card-body {
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  padding-right: 24px !important;
}

/* 2026-07-22 audit remediation: brand system, accessibility, interaction states */
:root {
  --brand-ink: #123047;
  --brand-sea: #0f5a4b;
  --brand-gold: #cda64f;
  --brand-paper: #fbf8f1;
  --brand-mist: #edf3f1;
  --brand-line: rgba(18, 48, 71, 0.14);
  --brand-focus: #0b78d0;
  --font-sans: "Inter", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
  --font-serif: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --step-h1: clamp(3.3rem, 6.2vw, 7.2rem);
  --step-h2: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.3rem);
  --step-h3: clamp(1.28rem, 1.55vw, 1.8rem);
  --step-body: clamp(0.96rem, 0.28vw + 0.9rem, 1.05rem);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body,
button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
}

body {
  color: var(--brand-ink);
  background: var(--brand-paper);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.page-header h1,
.blog-results-bar-rich h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

p, li, .blog-excerpt, .section-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--step-body);
}

.site-main {
  min-height: 60vh;
}

.skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus,
.skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus-visible {
  position: fixed;
  left: 18px;
  top: 18px;
  z-index: 100000;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  clip: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-focus);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(18, 48, 71, 0.18);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--brand-focus) !important;
  outline-offset: 4px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-channel-pill,
.btn,
.text-link,
.explorer-chip,
.blog-card-rich,
.home-guide-card,
.home-client-proof-card,
.blog-offer-step,
button,
input[type="search"] {
  transition: background-color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

a:hover,
.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-sea) !important;
}

.btn:hover,
.nav-channel-pill:hover,
.explorer-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(18, 48, 71, 0.14);
}

.btn:active,
.nav-channel-pill:active,
.explorer-chip:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.blog-card-rich:hover,
.home-guide-card:hover,
.home-client-proof-card:hover,
.blog-offer-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(18, 48, 71, 0.13) !important;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-channel-pill,
.nav-toggle,
.btn,
.explorer-chip,
.blog-offer-card-feature .btn,
input[type="search"] {
  min-height: 44px;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-channel-pill,
.btn,
.explorer-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-toggle {
  min-width: 44px;
}

.blog-card-rich img,
.home-guide-card img,
.home-client-proof-card img,
.south-core-priority-card img,
.home-region-feature img,
.home-region-side-card img {
  background: var(--brand-mist);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .section-inner,
  .blog-focus-shell,
  .blog-essential-section,
  .explorer-toolbar-searchable,
  .blog-results-bar-rich,
  .blog-library-section {
    max-width: 1420px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section,
  .blog-offer-strip-section,
  .home-client-proof-section {
    padding-left: 28px !important;
    padding-right: 28px !important;
  }

  .home-fullscreen-copy h1,
  .page-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 9vw, 5.2rem) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner {
    min-height: 64px !important;
  }

  .nav-links a,
  .nav-channel-pill,
  .btn,
  .explorer-chip {
    min-height: 46px;
  }

  .blog-offer-card-feature h2,
  .home-client-proof-head .section-title,
  .blog-results-bar-rich h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section,
  .blog-offer-strip-section,
  .home-client-proof-section {
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }

  .btn,
  .explorer-chip {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 2026-07-22 final mobile overflow repair for trust modules */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-client-proof-head,
  .home-client-proof-head > div,
  .home-client-proof-grid,
  .blog-offer-strip,
  .blog-offer-steps {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .home-client-proof-head .btn,
  .home-client-proof-card,
  .home-client-proof-offer,
  .blog-offer-card-feature,
  .blog-offer-step {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .home-client-proof-head .btn {
    justify-self: start !important;
  }

  .blog-offer-step {
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Card Style Unification (2026-07-23 overhaul)
   — Consistent aspect ratios, padding, hover, and responsive
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Blog list cards — consistent image ratio */
.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-image-link {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  min-height: 0;
  background: #eef4f8;
}

.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.blog-list.blog-list-rich .blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Blog region grid — horizontal cards, vertical on mobile */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .blog-region-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-region-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-region-media {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .blog-region-media img {
    height: 220px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
}

/* Consistent guide card aspect ratios */
.home-guide-card img,
.home-region-compact-card img,
.blog-card-rich .blog-card-image,
.blog-region-media img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.home-guide-card:hover img,
.blog-card-rich:hover .blog-card-image,
.blog-region-card:hover .blog-region-media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Card body consistency */
.blog-region-copy {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-region-copy h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-region-copy p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Homepage compact cards */
.home-region-compact-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.home-region-compact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.home-region-compact-card div {
  padding: 14px 16px 18px;
}

.home-region-compact-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.home-region-compact-card span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

/* Homepage region feature / side cards */
.home-region-feature,
.home-region-side-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-region-feature-copy,
.home-region-side-copy {
  padding: 24px 26px;
}

/* Consistent buttons throughout */
.home-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Commercial navigation pages — 2026-07-26
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
html,body{max-width:100%}
.site-main{overflow-x:clip}
.dp-hero-actions .dp-btn-primary{background:#d1a94f!important;color:#102d42!important;border:2px solid #d1a94f!important;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.24)}
.dp-hero-actions .dp-btn-outline-light{background:rgba(7,22,34,.55)!important;color:#fff!important;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9)!important;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.dp-intro-map p:last-child{max-width:340px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;line-height:1.6!important;font-size:.88rem!important;color:var(--primary)!important}

.themes-hero-commercial{padding:78px 32px 70px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f6f3eb 0%,#fff 62%,#edf3f6 100%)}
.themes-hero-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(300px,.65fr);gap:64px;align-items:center}
.themes-hero-commercial h1{max-width:850px;font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5vw,5rem);line-height:1.02}
.themes-hero-proof{display:grid;background:#102d42;color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(16,45,66,.18)}
.themes-hero-proof div{display:grid;gap:5px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.themes-hero-proof div:last-child{border-bottom:0}.themes-hero-proof strong{color:#f0c86d}.themes-hero-proof span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}
.themes-grid-commercial{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.theme-card-commercial{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,.76fr) minmax(0,1.24fr);padding:0;min-height:360px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:16px}
.theme-card-commercial>img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:360px;object-fit:cover}.theme-card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:26px}
.theme-card-commercial h2{font-size:1.35rem;margin:10px 0 8px}.theme-card-commercial p{margin:0 0 16px}
.theme-card-meta{display:grid;gap:9px;margin:0}.theme-card-meta div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:108px 1fr;gap:10px;padding-top:9px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.theme-card-meta dt{font-size:.73rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--text-light);font-weight:700}.theme-card-meta dd{margin:0;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}
.theme-card-commercial .theme-card-link{padding-top:18px}.theme-choice-section .sct-step-card{background:#fff}.theme-final-cta{padding-top:32px}

.about-commercial-hero{padding:76px 32px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f6f3eb,#fff)}
.about-commercial-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(380px,.95fr);gap:68px;align-items:center}.about-commercial-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5.2rem);line-height:1.02;color:var(--primary);margin:8px 0 22px}.about-lead{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text-medium);max-width:720px}
.about-hero-image{position:relative;min-height:520px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 26px 70px rgba(16,45,66,.18)}.about-hero-image img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.about-hero-image:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(7,22,34,.9))}.about-hero-image div{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:28px;right:28px;bottom:28px;color:#fff}.about-hero-image strong{display:block;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:6px}.about-hero-image span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);line-height:1.6}
.about-proof-strip{background:#102d42;color:#fff;padding:0 32px}.about-proof-strip .section-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.about-proof-strip .section-inner>div{padding:26px 22px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.about-proof-strip .section-inner>div:last-child{border-right:0}.about-proof-strip strong{display:block;color:#f0c86d;margin-bottom:6px}.about-proof-strip span{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.5;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76)}
.about-purpose-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:70px}.about-purpose-grid h2,.about-boundary-grid h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.1;color:var(--primary)}.about-purpose-grid p,.about-boundary-grid p{color:var(--text-medium);line-height:1.75}
.about-deliverables{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}.about-deliverables article,.about-audience-grid article,.about-process-grid article{padding:25px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;background:#fff}.about-deliverables span,.about-process-grid span{color:var(--accent);font-weight:800}.about-deliverables h3,.about-audience-grid h3,.about-process-grid h3{color:var(--primary);margin:10px 0 8px}.about-deliverables p,.about-audience-grid p,.about-process-grid p{font-size:.9rem;margin:0;color:var(--text-medium);line-height:1.65}
.about-audience-grid,.about-process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}.about-process-grid article{border-top:4px solid var(--accent)}.about-boundary-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.75fr 1.25fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}.about-boundary-grid>div:last-child{padding:28px;border-left:4px solid var(--accent);background:#f6f3eb}

.guide-start-section{padding:64px 32px}.guide-start-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}.guide-start-grid>a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:260px;padding:26px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.guide-start-grid>a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.guide-start-grid span{color:var(--accent);font-weight:800}.guide-start-grid h3{color:var(--primary);font-size:1.2rem;margin:28px 0 10px}.guide-start-grid p{color:var(--text-medium);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65}.guide-start-grid strong{margin-top:auto;color:var(--primary);font-size:.84rem}
.guide-filter-section{padding:34px 32px}.guide-filter-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,.6fr) minmax(0,1.4fr);gap:40px;align-items:center}.guide-filter-row h2{font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--primary);margin:4px 0}.guide-filter-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end}.guide-filter-chips a{display:inline-flex;min-height:42px;align-items:center;padding:0 17px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:999px;background:#fff;color:var(--primary);font-size:.84rem;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}.guide-filter-chips a:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff!important}
.guide-library-heading{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:28px}.guide-library-heading h2{font-size:2rem;color:var(--primary);margin:4px 0}.guide-library-heading>p{max-width:420px;color:var(--text-medium)}

@media(max-width:1100px){.themes-hero-layout,.about-commercial-hero-grid,.about-purpose-grid,.about-boundary-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.themes-grid-commercial{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-proof-strip .section-inner,.about-audience-grid,.about-process-grid,.guide-start-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.guide-filter-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.guide-filter-chips{justify-content:flex-start}}
@media(max-width:760px){.themes-hero-commercial,.about-commercial-hero{padding:52px 18px}.themes-hero-layout{gap:30px}.themes-hero-commercial h1,.about-commercial-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,11vw,3.35rem)}.theme-card-commercial{grid-template-columns:1fr}.theme-card-commercial>img{height:220px;min-height:220px}.about-hero-image{min-height:380px}.about-proof-strip{padding:0 18px}.about-proof-strip .section-inner,.about-deliverables,.about-audience-grid,.about-process-grid,.guide-start-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-proof-strip .section-inner>div{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.about-proof-strip .section-inner>div:last-child{border-bottom:0}.guide-start-section,.guide-filter-section{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}.guide-library-heading{display:block}.guide-filter-chips{overflow:visible}.guide-filter-chips a{max-width:100%}.theme-card-meta div{grid-template-columns:96px 1fr}}
.planning-quick-nav{position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:80;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,45,66,.06)}
.planning-quick-nav .section-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none}.planning-quick-nav .section-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}.planning-quick-nav a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:38px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--primary);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none}.planning-quick-nav a:hover{background:#f2eee4}.planning-quick-nav .is-cta{margin-left:auto;background:var(--accent);color:#102d42}
@media(max-width:760px){.planning-quick-nav{top:64px}.planning-quick-nav .section-inner{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}.planning-quick-nav .is-cta{margin-left:0}}
.search-commercial form>div{min-width:0}.search-commercial input[type="search"]{min-width:0;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}
.not-found-commercial{min-height:calc(100vh - 72px);display:flex;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f6f3eb 0%,#fff 60%,#edf3f6 100%)}.not-found-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(340px,.8fr);gap:70px;align-items:center}.not-found-commercial h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5rem);line-height:1.03;color:var(--primary);margin:8px 0 20px}.not-found-commercial p:not(.eyebrow){max-width:680px;color:var(--text-medium);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75}.not-found-options{display:grid;gap:12px}.not-found-options a{display:grid;gap:5px;padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.not-found-options a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.not-found-options strong{color:var(--primary)}.not-found-options span{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--text-medium)}
@media(max-width:760px){.search-commercial form>div{flex-direction:column!important}.search-commercial form button{width:100%}.not-found-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:35px}.not-found-commercial{align-items:flex-start}.not-found-commercial h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,11vw,3.3rem)}}

/* Commercial accessibility corrections — verified against Lighthouse 2026-07-26 */
.home .logo span,
.home .sct-trust-mark,
.home .mode-index,
.home .mode-row em,
.home .sct-step-number,
.home .sct-section-heading .eyebrow,
.home .sct-home-module > .sct-module-inner > div > .eyebrow {
  color: #765419 !important;
}
.home .blog-region-copy .eyebrow { color: #102d42 !important; }
body.home .sct-home-module.sct-why-section .sct-module-inner > div > .eyebrow { color: #f0c86d !important; }
.navbar .nav-cta { color: #102d42 !important; }

/* Ensure commercial theme cards override legacy component styles loaded later. */
.themes-grid.themes-grid-commercial { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
.theme-card.theme-card-commercial { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, .76fr) minmax(0, 1.24fr) !important; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .themes-grid.themes-grid-commercial { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .theme-card.theme-card-commercial { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }