Pingyao: get down and dirty with Old China

Ok, so you are in China and you are quite disappointed. All of those buildings, people, urban buzz, big cities and traffic are not quite what you ex

Dali, Yunnan: the Town of the Long Clouds

This post will take you back to Yunnan, one of my favorite Chinese travel destinations and a land where so much culture, ethnic blend and adventure

Off the Beaten Track in Xingping: Li River cruises at their best

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Guanxi is the paddy field covered countryside within Guilin and Yangshuo. The mighty Li River, one of

Jinghong, a piece of Chinese South East Asia

After having reviewed the best things to do in Lijiang, I want to go back to Yunnan province and describe another one of its beautiful spots: this t

5 Top Things to Do in Lijiang Old Town

Yunnan is considered by many as the most alluring destination in China: stretching from the Eastern flanks of the Tibetan plateau all the way down t

Longji Terraces, The Other Side of Yangshuo

People love to talk about Yangshuo, that particular destination putting Guanxi province on the tourist maps worldwide, but keeping with this hype th

Experience the Pandas of Chengdu

Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan province, is very well known for its spicy hotpots, bustling city life, engaging night entertainment and friendly l

The Old Dragon’s Head: Hiking Along the Beach Where The Great Wall Meets the Sea

For Beijing residents, many hiking opportunities abound around the capitol. The Great Wall of China, one of the worldwide famous landmarks of the co

Yuanyang: The Best Rice Terraces in China Part 2

Read previous post:The Best Rice Terraces in China Part1 I walk up a narrow staircase, all lined up with small concrete houses with little courty

Yuanyang: The Best Rice Terraces in China Part1

If you visit China for the first time, I have the feeling you would expect to see some natural beautiful scenery which is a typical Middle Kingdom’s