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Guide to Visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Guide to Visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Avatar Mountain in China

If you’ve never seen pictures of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, it’s likely you’ll recognize it anyway. It’s said that …

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Shanghai China. Cover Photo

Where to Stay in Shanghai: Guide to the Best Neighbourhoods and Hotels in Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China and no visit to the country is complete without a stop here. Not …

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Guide to Visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

9 Most Scenic and Beautiful Places in China

When you think of going on an epic outdoor holiday, where’s the first place that comes to mind? Probably somewhere …

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Entrance to the Forbidden City

City Guide: Things To Do in Beijing, China

This post was first published in 2017 and has since been updated with more advice and tips for things to …

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China Travel Tips: Things to Know Before You Go

There are a million and one reasons to visit China. Many people are fascinated with China’s fast-growing metropolises, its diverse …

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Locals dancing in a park in Chengdu, China

How Chengdu Became Our Favourite City in China

We rocked up to Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province with very few expectations. The city’s reputation of being grey, hazy, …

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10 Best Budget Destinations to Visit

Over the years of traveling around the world, we’ve visited over 80 different countries on 6 continents. We’ve traversed through …

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China Travel Tips

Cultural Close-up: Chinese Fitness Dancing

China is full of cultural quirks, but this one has got to be one of my favourites. When I lived in …

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Traditional food in Eastern Europe

My Favourite Dishes from Around the World

For me, food has always played a huge part in my travel experiences. It has been a way to discover …

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Christmas at Disneyland

Best Christmas Destinations Around the World

Christmas Season is synonymous with family gatherings, holiday cheer, carols around the Christmas tree, presents, and incredible turkey feasts. Christmas is all …

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Lijiang, China

Lijiang, a Hidden Ancient Gem in Yunnan, China

Ancient tea shops and colourful boutiques line the cobble stone streets that playfully flow into the centre of the Lijiang …

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One of the higher peaks on Huangshan

Photo Essay: Hiking in Huangshan, Yellow Mountain, China

Huangshan (黄山), literally translated as Yellow Mountain, is a mountain range located about 6 hours west of Shanghai. Accessible by trains and …

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The Bund, Shanghai, China

Insider’s Guide To Top Things To Do in Shanghai

Until the mid-19th century, Shanghai was just another fishing village, it then expanded to become a trading centre, but even in …

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Red Ribbons on wishing tree in Zhujiajiao, China

Cultural Close-up: Wishing Tree in China

Welcome to a new Weekend Series on Drink Tea & Travel: Cultural Close-ups. Cultural Close-ups are photographs and stories from around the …

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One of the many pagodas in Jade Spring Park, Lijiang, China

Top 10 Things To Do in China

Traveling around China was never high on my bucket list. It wasn’t until I was living in Shanghai that I …

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Little Sheep Hot Pot, Shanghai, China

Best Food in China

I have a confession to make. I miss Chinese food… No, not the Chinese food that you can pick up …

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China Cultural Experiences

Cultural Experiences in China

Chinese culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world. It would take years, if not decades to learn …

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