We have to be honest: we weren’t expecting much of Guiyang. Guizhou’s capital was supposed to be just a short stop on our way to the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall and Miao and Dong villages. How wrong we were! We fell in love with the city, and ended up staying longer than planned. The city conquered […]
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We spent an amazing week in Nanjing. The former capital of China has it all: a fascinating culture, splendid nature, temples, museums, superb historic architecture, contemporary masterpieces, delicious food, warm hosts, and great hotels. The city is big so choosing the right place to stay is essential. Since we are obsessed with hotels we moved […]
For centuries, Chinese poets have called Suzhou paradise on earth. We completely agree: Suzhou’s gardens belong in heaven. There are 69 splendid gardens in the city, 8 of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each and every single garden is beautiful. The gardens date back to the 11th to the 19th Century. The rest of […]
With over 1.4 billion people, China is the second most populated country in the world. Over the years, the level of urbanization in China (migration from the countryside) increased sharply. In fact, by 2024, around 67% of Chinese live in an urban center, that’s over 940 million people. At the same time, the number of […]
First things first: Yunnan is one of the most beautiful provinces of China. It’s full of culture, breathtaking nature, stunning architecture, and warm hosts. Kunming, its capital, does not disappoint either. In fact, is one of our favorite cities in the country. Kunming is famous in China for its climate. It feels like spring all […]
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. […]
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10 Interesting Facts About Suzhou
Suzhou is one of China’s most beautiful cities. For centuries, emperors came here to rest in their lavish mansions with even more impressive gardens. Most of that heritage still exists, together with temples, pagodas, and city gates. Suzhou is a city of rivers and canals. Historically, it was an important stop on the Grand Canal, […]
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10 Interesting Facts About Shenyang
Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in northeastern China. Though most people have never heard of this interesting city, Shenyang has played a key role in Chinese history. It was the capital of a Manchu State and briefly the seat of China’s Qing Dynasty. What’s more, three outstanding architectural ensembles […]
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10 Interesting Facts About Hangzhou
Hangzhou is different from the other big Chinese cities. It is the only one with a magnificent natural site right in the middle. We are talking about the West Lake. Though rivers and lakes populate Wuhan, in Hangzhou this natural wonder is what gives the city its character. The whole of Hangzhou city seems to […]