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Heading to the capital of China soon? Here's my recommended Beijing itinerary for those who want to make the most of 3 days in Beijing. Traditional yet vibrant, Beijing is a city that encapsulates the spirit of China perfectly with a slew of ancient palaces, temples and hutong districts. It’s an e[...]
Planning an epic trip to the Far East? Here's my updated China itinerary and guide for two weeks in China! China is big and loud, modern and rustic, traditional and forward-moving all at once. It is a world of sharp contrasts and extreme superlatives. As the second biggest country in the world, Chi[...]
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A trip to Xi'an is akin to traveling back in time. Explore Xi'an's ancient treasures with this list of things to do in Xi'an, China. Xi'an is an essential stop on everyone's China itinerary, thanks to the Terracotta Army. But few people realize how much Xi'an has to offer in terms of historical trea[...]
Thick, white clouds surround us almost as if we are floating above them. All the concrete of the city have disappeared beneath us, under that layer of marshmallow white clouds. There are only the soothing sounds of chanting prayers echoing in the distance. At 3,099 meters above sea level, all we se[...]
While in Guilin, China, we had the chance to visit Huang Yao, a 1,042-year-old town with beautifully-preserved remnants of the past. The time-warped, ancient city is a labyrinth of narrow streets and brick-laid houses, with giant marble paving the walkways and red lanterns hanging from the ceilings.[...]
One of the highlights of our trip to China was rice planting in Yangshuo and getting to know a local farmer and his family. Be sure to add this to your China itinerary! “Is this your first time planting rice?” said our host Mr Pan, a farmer from the rural outskirts of Yangshuo, Guilin. The grey[...]
A look at the world's tallest Buddha Statue in Leshan! It's an impressive sight that should be included in your China itinerary. World's Tallest Buddha Statue In our recent two-week trip to China, we had really wanted to explore more of Sichuan not just for the spicy foods the province is famous[...]
Having left Southeast Asia behind us, we've just arrived in Guilin, China - a laidback, tree-lined city hemmed by karst mountains, rice fields and winding rivers. Coming from the chaotic traffic-congested metropolis of Bangkok, we've warmly welcomed the transition and eased into the peaceful setting[...]