Spending time in the small and beautiful town of Yangshuo, China, is one of the fondest memories I have as a traveler.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Chengdu, China
Dave’s list of the top five things to do in Chengdu, China, including a visit to the Giant Panda Research Base, Sichuan Opera, and Du Fu’s Cottage.
Basic Tips for the First Time Traveler to China
Brooke shares her best tips for the first time traveler to China, including how to communicate, and deal with the hygiene and squat toilets.
The Not So Touristy Town of Sanjiang, China
Sanjiang is rather interesting, a contrasting mixture of city meeting ancient Chinese village and modern combining with traditional.
Glorious Fresh Chinese Noodles
Mark shares his newfound appreciation for fresh Chinese noodles after a recent trip to China.
5 Travel Hot Spots in Western China
Western China, namely the Xinjiang region, is quite far off many travelers’ radars. Being on the farthest western area of the country, the region is often bypassed in favor of exploring the dense east coast. However, if you are looking to experience a truly “different China” and explore some of the more foreign and lesser-known […]
Kashgar’s Sunday Attractions: The Famous Bazaar and Animal Market
Brooke shares a few popular things to do on any given Sunday in Kashgar, China.
4 Hurdles to Overcome When Planning a Trans-Mongolian Train Journey
Brooke outlines 4 challenges all travelers face when planning to take the Trans-Mongolian train from China to Russia.
Introducing China Tours
Based out of Xian, China, China Tours is a well-established tour operator that offers a range of thrilling sightseeing opportunities around the country. China Tours has done a great job of organizing custom-designed tours spanning the most important places in China – and at very competitive rates. The company operates with a determination to deliver […]
A Tour of an Ancient Chinese Village (and How It’s Changing)
China is an ancient country with an ancient history. China still remains quite preserved in its cultures, customs, traditions and country lifestyle. Of course, urbanization has drastically changed things in the past few hundred years, but truly authentic old-school villages still exist in abundance throughout the countryside. One thing that struck me with as a […]
