The eggs and tomatoes we ate in Kashgar, Xinjiang. “I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night,” Galileo Galilei. I wake up, jump from the bed and try to open the door of the hotel room. But it’s blocked. I panic and destroy the lock of the door with an …
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Tea plantations in Pu’er Prefecture Green is probably the color that best suits this splendid region of southwestern China, land of ethnic minorities that live in the most diverse natural environments. In Yunnan you can pass from the southeast Asian heat to the snows of the Tibetan slopes, covering a territory crossed by numerous watercourses …
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What brought me to Kashgar, in Xinjiang, was the desire to experience the culture, cuisine, and architecture of this part of China, which has few resemblances with East China. Forget chopsticks, red lanterns, and ideograms. In Xinjiang half of the population belongs to the Muslim Uyghur minority. Also, there are other ethnic groups as the …
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Lijiang: the South door to Tibet. This story tells how instead of getting on the public bus that from Lijiang arrives at Lugu Lake – the homeland of Mosuo people, last matriarchal tribe, – we trusted a crazy driver and reached the lake only after ten hours of vicissitudes. From Dali to Lijiang We leave …
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© Josh Summers In this article I’m going to review Travel to China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go, the new book (and ebook) written by Josh Summers. Even though I have never personally met Josh, I know his website, Far West China, since 2012, as it’s by far the most comprehensive website …
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Are you fed up with the “usual” China? In this article I will present to you one of the most unique provinces in the Middle Kingdom: The Province of Jilin. Jilin 吉林, with its Western-style architecture, its ancient Korean ruins and mix of old and new, is a Chinese Province located in the northeastern part …
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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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We’ve received and published this article written by Camilla Fatticcioni, author of the blog “Per Quel Che Ne So Io“. The history behind how Buddhism came to the region of Gansu I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of “Il Milione” by Marco Polo, about his adventures along the historic Silk Road that crosses all …
Among my family and friends, I’m known as the adventurous one, and I usually tell my mother my crazy stories without her prior knowledge to save her from a heart attack. This was one of those times – when I went bungee jumping in China. Adrenaline Junkies Last June, my best friend and I were …
Dalian is the second-largest city in the Liaoning province, and along with Qingdao, is one of the main coastal cities in northern China. It is located on the far south of the Liaodong Peninsula, and is surrounded by the Bohai Sea, on the other side of which is North Korea to the east and the …
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Sun Rise on River in Shenyang by Aaron Sorrell Liaoning Province is often referred to as the Golden Triangle due to its geographical location which borders the Bohai Gulf, the Yellow Sea and, of course, North Korea. Its proximity to the coast means that Liaoning serves as a logistical and economic gateway to Northern China …
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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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This article is a practical guide to traveling to the Hunan province. It contains a bit of history and general information on the region, the reasons why I think you should visit the Hunan province, as well as the most worthwhile places to include on your itinerary. I’ll tell you about my experience and the …
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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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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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Rows of yurts in Xilamuren grasslands In this guide to travel in Inner Mongolia you will find: How to decide whether to use a travel agency or make your own way; A guide to Inner Mongolia’s top sites and attractions; A breakdown of costs in Inner Mongolia including travel, accommodation and activities; Advice on the best time …
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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If you’re thinking about visiting China during the major Chinese holidays, stop and think about it for a moment. Are you really sure that traveling alongside almost a billion and a half Chinese and a few tens of thousands of foreigners is the right thing to do? Let me tell you a story. Xi’an and …
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