Travelling China by Bus: Useful Tips

We have already talked about train travel in China, how to buy train tickets and how to get sleeper trains. But what about other forms of transporta

Food in China: 4 Backpacker Friendly Delicacies

Travellers are always concerned with adventure and action: mountain hiking, biking, walking, sightseeing… all of these activities are great, but wha

Great Tips for Train Travel in China Part 2: Long Distance and Night travel

I am back with Part 2 of a useful series of articles about Train Travel in China. In the first part, I described how to get a train ticket, where to

Great Tips for Train Travel in China Part 1: Basic Rules

One of the best ways to enjoy Chinese overland travel is definitely by train: the sheer hugeness of China makes it a very cheap, comfortable and fea

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