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Lee Family Courtyard, Shanxi

Tracing Roots in Shanxi: Day 6 at Lee Family Courtyard

What to do on Day 6 in China? We visited Lee Family Courtyard (李家大院), a sprawling 200-year-old mansion in Shanxi. Getting to this 4A attraction in China required quite a bit of effort. Read on as I share our mini adventure getting to this scenic spot in Shanxi province. Tip: China has a rating system for its tourist attractions, with […]

Great Ladder Cliff of Yellow River

Great Ladder Cliff of Yellow River: Best Sight of China Trip (Day 5)

On Day 5 of our China trip, we would visit Great Ladder Cliff of Yellow River (黄河大梯子崖). This was the best sight of our 16-day long trip from Beijing to Xi’An. If I have to use one word to describe the experience – “Spectacular!” That was what I said repeatedly when I first set my foot at the sight entrance.

Yun Qiu Mountain Ice Cave China

Hidden Gems at Mount Yun: Ice Cave, Glass Bridge and more in China (Day 4)

Have you read about our travel mishap in China? This hiccup plus a dash of spontaneity led us to Mount Yun earlier than planned, from Day 5 to Day 4 (PM).   This change also meant we had just half a day to explore instead of a full day. Despite the time crunch, we “did it” and enjoyed a wonderful day

Hukou-Waterfall

Yellow River Hukou Waterfall: Travel Mishap & Most Stressful Day (Day 4 in China)

Day 4 turned out to be the most stressful day of our trip in China as we struggled to make it to Yellow River Hukou Waterfall. As with all free and easy tour, unexpected hiccups are bound to happen. So, what went wrong?   Read on as I share the travel mishap and how our spontaneity saved the day.  Don’t miss: 

Pingyao Hanfu Photo

Wearing History: Hanfu Experience in Pingyao and Exploring Linfen City (China Day 3)

We’ve reached Day 3 of our China Travelogue. Today, we would enjoy our second day in Pingyao Ancient City before venturing deeper into the lesser-known places in China. The next destination – Linfen City – would serve as our base for visiting the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall. Check out these earlier posts for a chronological story flow. Once you are

Pingyao Ancient City Money Vault

Step back in time at Pingyao Ancient City (UNESCO Gem): Day 2 in China

On Day 2 of our China trip, we would visit Pingyao Ancient City, a well-preserved Chinese city with over 2,700 years of history. As one of China’s four-most preserved ancient cities, this UNESCO site was once a bustling financial centre, brimming with cultural and historical significance. Stroll through its timeless streets, lined with ancient shops, banks, temples, and residences, and

Temple of Heaven China Itinerary

2 Weeks China Itinerary: From Beijing to Xi’An by Train with must-see stops (Day 1)

Hey, I’m starting a new travelogue, detailing my 2 Weeks China itinerary travelling from Beijing to Xi’An, mostly via high-speed train. Stops we would made in between include many small cities that you may not have heard of, such as Pingyao Ancient City, Jie Xiu, Mianshan, Linfen and Hejin.  What’s there to do in these county-level cities in China? Well, if

Mount Hua in China near Xi An

12 China travel tips you must know for hassle-free travel as a foreigner

Hey, travelling to China soon? Here are 12 China Travel Tips you should know before travelling to China.  As you see, travelling in China is quite different from travelling in other destinations. For example, Google Map that we are so dependent on for navigation and reviews would not be useful in China. Also, many websites and apps would not load

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