Author name: Sergi Portolés

Sergi, also known as Sborto Zhou, spent 5 years in China working as a researcher at Tsinghua University in Beijing. During this time, he had the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of Chinese culture and language. A passionate traveler, Sergi's journey into the heart of Asian culture has fueled a deep love for exploring China and discovering its hidden gems. With a keen interest in technological trends, Sergi strives to stay up-to-date with innovation while serving as the editor of Sapore di Cina. In his spare time, Sergi is dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture in Barcelona through EsChina Space.

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The Best Hotels in Moscow, The Starting Point of the Transsiberian

Moscow is famous for being one of the most expensive cities in the world and accommodation isn’t an exception. However, being expensive is not always synonymous of good quality. Here you’ll find the reviews of some of the best hotels in the city, both in the center and near the airport. You only have to …

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Best Hotels in Hanoi Vietnam

The Best Hotels in Hanoi, Paris of the Orient

Hanoi, capital of Vietnam is the biggest city of the country and the second in population. Here you’ll find any kind of hotels, from the cheapest hostel to the most expensive 5 stars hotel. Given its extension, finding the right hotel may be a challenge, especially if you don’t know the city. This guide features …

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The Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the biggest city in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City also known as Saigon is the biggest city in Vietnam and a top touristic destination. Here you’ll find more hotels that you can count, which may make choosing where to stay extremely difficult. This guide is a selection of the best hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (both in the city …

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The Best Hotels in Hué, the Ancient Vietnamese Capital

Choosing a good hotel in Hué, the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam can be a difficult task due to the large number of hotels that exist and because in this touristic spot, many of the hotels are of doubtful quality. In this article, you will find a review of the best hotels in the city, …

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Hua Shan mountain: Is this the most dangerous hiking trail in the world?

Many tourists come to Xi’an to visit the Terracotta Army and then leave as fast as they can. Even if some of them decide to explore my beloved Muslim quarter and the Grate Mosque, few tourists leave Xi’an knowing what is Hua Shan, one of the most beautiful scenarios in China. In this article you’ll …

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Liqian: The Chinese town founded by Roman legionnaires

Liqian Ancient City, Yongchang, Gansu by J-in-uk Three months ago, I started to learn a bit more about China’s ancient history as a part of writing the article on travelling to the Henan Province, as I sometimes do. At one point, I started to branch out and ended up reading articles about other things: first …

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Henan Province: Travel to the birthplace of Chinese civilization

This article is a practical travel guide to visit Henan, the birthplace of Chinese civilization and martial arts. Here you’ll find: Some basic info about Henan province. Why you should visit Henan. The places to visit in Henan (with information on how to get there, where to stay and what to do or see). Some …

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Transsiberian Express – The Complete Guide

Before getting started The purpose of this article is to share my experience and offer all of the practical information necessary for you to enjoy an unforgettable trip on the Trans-Siberian railway. If you’re looking for specific information on Trans-Siberian tours,click here to read our guide. You can also fill out this form to get …

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The Best Hotels in Luoyang, Cradle of Chinese Civilization

Luoyang located in the Chinese province of Henan is one of the cradles of Chinese Civilization and one of the ancient Capitals of China and it is a famous touristic spot within China. However, it isn’t a famous place to visit by international tourists. This is the reason why choosing a good hotel in Luoyang, …

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Trip to Zhangjiajie and the Scenic Area of Wulingyuan

China is much more than just big cities, temples, and noodles. In the center of China, in the Hunan province, are the Zhangjiajie-Wulingyuan mountains, which have lately started to be known as “the Avatar mountains,” as locals strongly believe that Cameron was inspired by these landscapes to create the floating rocks of Pandora. The truth …

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Shaolin Temple: Travel to the Mecca of Chinese Kung Fu

IMG_8403 by Dean Luo Today’s article is dedicated to the Shaolin Temple, an emblematic place for Chinese Kung Fu. Here you can find all the information you need to visit this place and much more. Let’s get started! The Shaolin Temple Who hasn’t heard of the Shaolin Temple? However, how many people know where it …

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How to use Telegram in China and Access the Internet without Restrictions

As you likely already know, in China, Internet use restrictions exist, which means that many apps and websites can’t be freely accessed. In this article, we will give you a simple explanation on how you can use Telegram and any other app or website that is blocked in China. Before getting started Is Telegram blocked …

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Yuntai Mountain: The Henan’s AAAAA scenic area, whatever that it means (Photo Essays)

In this article you’ll find a review of the most popular natural reserve of Henan province, the Yuntai mountain. You’ll also find a lot of pics and all the info you need to know for visiting this place. Enjoy! Yuntai Mountain The Yuntai mountain (云台山) is located in the Xiuwu county (修武) that belongs to …

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The Best Hotels in Zhangjiajie and the Scenic Area of Wulingyuan

Zhangjiajie and the Scenic Area of Wulingyuan is one of the most impressive national parks in China and to explore it you’ll need to spend at least one night there. This guide is a selection of some of best hotels in Zhangjiajie municipality, whatever your budget may be. If your looking for general recommendations on …

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