[S]pending time in the small and beautiful town of Yangshuo, China, is one of the fondest memories I have as a traveler. I would wake up each morning to a slight fog, cool and fresh air, and the unbelievable view of karst mountain peaks sprouting up from the rice fields. Yangshuo is far removed from the bustling streets and modern skyscrapers that China is nowadays so famous … [Read more...] about Yangshuo: Bike Ride and a Marvelous Chinese Farmer’s Lunch
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Top 5 Things to Do in Chengdu, China
[C]hengdu, capital of the Sichuan province and home to over 10 million people, offers visitors a wealth of things to do. From visiting big, cuddly panda bears to watching fire-breathing performers at the Sichuan Opera, and wandering the grounds of ancient monasteries and temples, there's something for everyone. While I flew to Chengdu from Shenzhen, near the coast, on my … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Do in Chengdu, China
Basic Tips for the First Time Traveler to China
[C]hina, for me, was a little overwhelming. More overwhelming than the first time I traveled to Kyrgyzstan by myself and moved in with a local family. More overwhelming probably for a number of reasons: the language, the size, the highly populated cities. It was, however, my first time visiting, and I think China might take some people a little bit more time to get … [Read more...] about Basic Tips for the First Time Traveler to China
The Not So Touristy Town of Sanjiang, China
[L]ocated in the northern part of Guangxi Province, China, Sanjiang is far from the beaten tourist path. Yet because of its famous historical bridges, the Chinese government is aiming to transform it into a stop on the Chinese tourist route for the future. Sanjiang is rather interesting, a contrasting mixture of city meeting ancient Chinese village and modern combining … [Read more...] about The Not So Touristy Town of Sanjiang, China
Glorious Fresh Chinese Noodles
[I]t's still a touchy subject, which country invented noodles? Italians, Arabs, and Chinese all have their own versions and make their own culinary claims about their contributions to the noodles of this world. I'll remain neutral on the subject of who can claim noodle fame, and just focus on the facts (the delicious facts) about some of the finest noodles I've ever eaten … [Read more...] about Glorious Fresh Chinese Noodles
