Hangzhou’s West Lake Close to Shanghai and the sea, headquarters of the Zhejiang region, Hangzhou is a special city for its physiognomy, nature and history. The first time I stepped foot here, even the gentle ways of the inhabitants won me over . It would seem that, despite the size and proximity to major centers, …
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The Stone Forest near the entrance – photo by Matteo Bosi Capital of the green province of Yunnan, Kunming has earned the title of Spring City, the city of eternal Spring, because it enjoys a mild climate all year long. But it’s not just due to the climate that Kunming attracts visitors: among all the …
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A well-parked Mobike Light They invaded China, and now they’re invading the world, nation after nation. In Europe they have already arrived. They are yellow or orange, green or blue, and have pedals and two wheels: bike sharing, is the green answer that has arrived directly from China for getting around the city. Specifically, in …
The terraced rice paddies of Longsheng – The photos are all from Matteo Bosi You already know how to get to Guilin. And if it’s still not clear, have a look at this guide. How to avoid swallowing the bait and staying only in this congested city, preferring instead smaller Yangshuo and its surrounds, you …
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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 …
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 …
The entrance to the National Palace Museum of Taipei Taipei has the characteristics of a modern large city, which is the result of Japanese, Chinese and American influence, and a very difficult internal conflict with the local populations. After the boom of the 90’s of Made in Taiwan, today Taipei (and all of Taiwan) feels …
The use of a sling for traveling in China is highly recommended! (My family and I in Jiuzhaigou) – Photo by Matteo Bosi This article is for couples who are planning a trip to China with their baby, and really wish to do so with the same levity that they had before: namely two hearts …
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Sunrise at Huang Shan The Yellow Mountain (Huang Shan, 黄山) is among the most visited sites in China for those looking for a unique natural landscape. It’s not for nothing that the site is protected by UNESCO and tourists swarm at all times of the year. There is therefore a rightful premise about it: if …
Yalong Bay If you’re tired of the city and the Yellow Mountain doesn’t work for you, then you can’t miss the very famous tropical island of Hainan, in the far south of China. Right around the corner from Vietnam, Hainan (海南)is a place that belongs to China but really is an island of the world: …
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A lady practicing Rou Li Qiu If cell phones have made the newer generations lazy, the older age group has decided to make up for lost time during their youth. Chinese medicine recommends it, so a good Chinese person follows through: the need to 锻炼身体 (duanlian shenti), or physical exercise, keeping oneself in shape. Whatever …
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Ming Xiaoling, the main entrance Thanks to a three year stay in this city of about eight million inhabitants, and my incurable curiosity on Sunday afternoons, I am ready to share my best recommendations on how to “invest” your time while staying in Nanjing (or Nanchino, in Italian); or, how to also let yourself be …
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Sagaing, near Mandalay – Photo by Matteo Bosi Are you looking for a tour in Burma? Click here to find out more about the tours we recommend Here’s all the information you’ll need to take on a trip to Burma, Myanmar: here we will refer to it as Burma, just as the locals call it, …
How to use the DiDi app – Index How DiDi works What you need to install Didi (cell phone number, payment method, etc) How to install DiDi on your cell phone The type of rides that DiDi offers What is the difference between Taxi and Express How to reserve a car with DiDi Quick guide …
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The Sidemen countryside in the interior of Bali on the slopes of Mount Agung – Photo by Matteo Bosi It’s not infrequent to hear the name Bali mentioned along with “paradise”. This slice of Indonesia gained its fame as one of the most memorable places in Asia to vacation. Without a doubt, it’s a marriage …
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Zhouzhuang – Photo by Matteo Bosi It would seem that Italy isn’t the only country to boast about having a floating city: the Chinese enjoy pointing put that they too have a Venice, rather more than one, since neighboring cities often contend for the title. Whatever your preference may be, 100 km out of Shanghai, …
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The mountains at sunset between Lijiang and Shangri-la -Photo by Matteo Bosi Wrapped in the mountains on its high plateau, protected by the imposing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang (丽江) is an ancient city whose original nucleus goes back over 1000 years, when the Ancient Tea Road (or Southern Silk Road) transited here, attracting merchants …
This guide contains advice for visiting the main sites of Shaanxi, the central region of China, known above all for its capital Xi’An, the ancient Chinese capital. Lo Shaanxi (not to be confused with Shanxi) is an extensive region, but the recommended sites are in the areas around Xi’An, where the majority of tourists are …
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The panorama from Jiankou – Photo by Matteo Bosi Of all the walkable parts of the Great Wall of China, Jiankou is among the wildest: in other words it means that this piece of the Wall has still been left to itself. Restorations are reserved for the more famous Badaling, Mutianyu and Juyongguan, not just …
One of the entrance gates of the Dali city wall – Photo by Matteo Bosi Located in the heart of Yunnan, Dali (大理) is a picturesque town mainly inhabited by the ethnic Bai, who settled here millenniums ago. Or better, this is the Dali Old Town, the original heart, surrounded by a city wall and …
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