It’s hard to believe that China’s nature doesn’t get all of the attention it deserves. It seems the world is fascinated only by its megacities. However, the country has some of the grandest natural spots on the planet. The following are our favorite provinces and autonomous regions in China. Trust us, you will find breath-taking […]
Our trip to Hunan in central China made us love our planet more. We found ourselves amongst imposing lush mountains. No picture could have prepared us for what we had in front of our eyes. We spent the entire trip from Fenghuang Ancient Town frantically staring out of our bus window. We were headed to […]
Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province is the last national park we visited in China. The first was Jiuzhaigou National Park and the second one Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. We were very lucky both times, enjoying great weather and not so many tourists. Not this time. Tourists were everywhere, it was raining like hell and we […]
Traveling around Hunan, one of our favorite Chinese provinces, is a journey we will never forget. There are many articles about China, its huge cities, and booming economy, but very little information about how beautiful the countryside is. And the countryside in Hunan is in a league of its own. Hunan is home to the […]
The first time I saw Karsts was in Southeast Asia, during our 2015 five month trip with hand luggage. It was love at first sight. The ones in Vang Vieng, Laos, were my first. We were staying in a cabin with splendid views directly to the Karsts. In Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, as crowded as […]
From Sichuan we went to Yunnan Province, another culturally diverse region in China. The province is to the southwest of the country and neighbors Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. Thus, it’s no surprise that South East Asia influences Yunnan’s rich and varied cuisine. The weather is subtropical and vegetation pretty diverse. Additionally, Yunnan is home to […]
Sichuan blows your mind away. The province shares cultural and religious ties with its next door neighbor, Tibet and is one of China’s most authentic regions. To get a grasp of the area, you need to visit its outstanding mountains, including two natural parks and its capital Chengdu. Outstanding scenery, adorable pandas and the Giant […]
You have decided to go to Hangzhou and don’t know where to stay? No worries, we prepared this post with our three favorite areas in the city. These are gorgeous, well connected, and full of attractions, shops, and restaurants. Our top choice goes to the lake front Grand Hyatt Hangzhou, east of the West Lake. […]
Deciding where to stay in Tianjin is not that easy. The city is huge and hard to understand! We’ve been to Tianjin several times and have all the information you need. You have to stay in one of the following three neighborhoods. These areas are safe, well connected, and full of attractions, shops, and restaurants. […]
Xi’an has a special place in our hearts. It was the first city we visited in China long time ago. We instantly fell in love with it. The city has it all: ancient culture, historic buildings, contemporary architecture, delicious food, and warm hosts! The best place to stay in Xi’an is close to the Bell […]