Shanghai in a small model on display at the Shanghai World Financial Center Travel to Shanghai – Index What do you need before traveling to Shanghai Tour or independent travel? Transportation in Shanghai When to travel to Shanghai Main tourist attractions in Shanghai Shopping in Shanghai Where and what to eat in Shanghai Bars and […]
Camel trekking was one of my favourite activities in Gansu province In this guide to travel in Gansu you will find: An introduction to Gansu province and reasons you’ll fall in love with it; My recommended land and air itineraries for the perfect trip; A breakdown of the following Gansu highlights with information on how
Travel to Shenzhen – Index Getting around Shenzhen When to visit Shenzhen How long to stay in Shenzhen A word on visas Nanshan District Futian District Luohu District Longgang District Pingshan District Longhua District Dapeng Penninsula Frequently asked questions Before you begin Just across the border from Hong Kong on the Chinese mainland, lies the
Travel to Beijing – Index What do you need before traveling to Beijing? Tour or independent travel? Transportation in Beijing When to travel to Beijing What to see in Beijing and the surrounding area Beijing off the beaten path Precautions when visiting Beijing Scams in Beijing My story in Beijing started in 2004 when I
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Tourist Itineraries in China – Index Itineraries (the complete list) Itineraries from 6-8 days Itinerary of 12-15 Days Itinerary of 18-21 Days Frequently asked questions In this article you’ll find a collection of itineraries for visiting China. Keep in mind that China is extremely vast and diverse, so trying to visit it all in just
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ç Cost of Living in Taiwan – Index Cost of living in Taiwan – General reflections Is it expensive to live in Taiwan? How high are the salaries in Taiwan? In this article, you will get a better understanding of the living costs in Taiwan. First, I will share a general reflection about the cost
We’ve received and published this article written by Alessandra Fratoni If it’s your first time in Beijing and you’ve never heard of the Hutong, or are familiar with them but only from what you’ve heard, you need to take a pen and paper and write down which are the top 5 Hutong in Beijing that
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I heard about the Mosuo bits and pieces at a time talking to anthropologists and backpackers. They are a Chinese ethnic minority living around Lugu Lake, on the border between Yunnan and Sichuan province. I had the idea that they were a matriarchal tribe and I believed men among them were reduced to sex objects.
When people ask me about China, I always like to make the analogy that it is like a bigger version of Europe. China is a country that is much more culturally diverse than we think in the West. The majority of international tourists who travel to China do what is called the golden triangle; that’s
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I have been living in Beijing for more than four years and aside from articles on how to rent an apartment, study Chinese and the city’s best hotels, I have written practically nothing on the city which has been my home for such a long time. In this first article on the subject, I am
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Today I am continuing with my series of articles dedicated to Beijing, my “second home.” As opposed to my last article, in this article, I want to list the things that you should avoid doing in Beijing. For those of you who know the city a little, many of these things may seem obvious to
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Continuing our series of articles on Beijing, in today’s article, I want to talk about a place which, even though it is no longer an alternative plan, remains one of my favorite parts of the city. If you are looking for a general overview, you can read our complete guide about visiting Beijing. What is
This article was written by Riccardo Volpato, who wanted to recount his bicycling adventure from Xi’an to Kunming. Landing in China on an university exchange program, after a few months of studying in Beijing I discovered that the dates of my exams left me a month and a half of visa to explore this enormous
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A glimpse of the canals of Tongli – Photo by Matteo Bosi A thriving region in the east of Great China, Jiangsu is in the history books for the fundamental events that belong both to Imperial China and that of the republic. Various dynasties have chosen this central area for their capital; but when Sun
This article is a practical guide for traveling in the province of Hebei. Here are the subjects we’ll consider in this guide: Some basic information on Hebei Province; How to get there, where to stay and how to get around the province; The main tourist destinations. Hebei, the land north of the river The name
China’s collective imagination is without a doubt famous for its sacredness and mysticism tied to ancient philosophies that originated here millenniums ago, and that place nature at the center of the universe and the life of man. The image of the old Taoist, of temples perched at the top of mountains, the spires of mountain
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One of Confucius’ most famous phrases, in the first of his dialogues (论语) is: “A friend who comes to visit from afar, is it not a joy?” And so despite the fact that Qufu is a small city in the interior of Shandong, those traveling in the region have to visit Confucius’ good friend. In
Do you plan to visit China and want to get some better bargaining skills? The Chinese are way more used to bargaining than many foreigners. Therefore, it can be worthwhile to learn some standard phrases and common pitfalls beforehand. This can save you a decent amount of money as it’s not rare that shopkeepers add
Chinese Food Cooking Courses – Index Cook Like a Wok Star (Udemy) 5 Easy Chinese Take Out Recipes to Make at Home (Udemy) Appetite for China Chinese Healthy Cooking (YouTube channel) Garden Time homemade cuisine (YouTube channel) Taste Show (YouTube channel) Chinese cuisine is well-known for being one of the biggest and most popular in
Taking the metro in China – Index What to expect a inside a Chinese metro station Cards, tickets and prices Useful applications Survival advice Metros in the biggest Chinese cities There are many ways to unravel yourself from the vastness of Chinese cities: taxis, didis, buses, bikes, on foot, by train. One of the most
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