What are the things to do in Xi’an? On Day 7, we would make our way to this ancient China city known for its rich history that dated back to 3,000 years ago. To soak in everything this city has to offer, we would spend six nights here, covering sites within and around Xi’an, including the popular Terracotta Army and […]
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
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
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
This is Part 4 of our 2-week Kyushu trip. We would be travelling from Beppu to Kitakyushu, bringing us nearer to the starting point of the loop tour – at Fukuoka. To recap, we’d landed at Fukuoka airport 8 days ago, and started our drive towards Nagasaki and further inland to Kumamoto, Yufuin and Beppu. Part 1: Arriving in Fukuoka
Today, I’ll share part 2 of our Kyushu Itinerary. If you can recall, we begun our drive towards Nagasaki as soon as we landed in Fukuoka. After 3 wonderful days in Nagasaki, it’s time to drive off to the next town – Kumamoto – and to continue our great road trip in southern Japan. In Part 2 of our Kyushu
Hi all, we recently spent 14 days in Japan, starting our road-trip from Fukuoka and making a loop through Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu and more towns and cities in northern Kyushu. Let me share the attractions and things to do around Fukuoka. Did you know? Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. This island is known for ramen, active volcanoes,
I’d completed Hakone loop the day before. Today’s post will share what I did on Day 2 in Hakone. Obviously, one day is not enough to fully explore and embrace Hakone, an onsen town located 2 hours from Tokyo. This is especially so as we also have to buffer for poor weather since most of the attractions in Hakone are
After a fruitful morning enjoying the sights at Asakusa, we are moving on to Ueno to see what this district offers. Ueno, an area located in the same NE region of Tokyo (and near my base in Tokyo) is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy park, temples and street food. Before we proceed to Day 2 (PM) itinerary, read these
Hey there, check out Day 2 of my Tokyo travel! You’ll see me splitting my time equally between Asakusa and Ueno districts, both of which are located near where I stayed in the North-eastern part of Tokyo (@Akihabara). To be honest, I was surprised to find myself having so much fun in Asakusa, a place I’d initially contemplated skipping. Before