Destination: Hangzhou, China

Hailed for its blend of nature and modern living, Hangzhou (杭州) isn't a city to be missed while visiting central-east China. Its large, freshwater West Lake has inspired past artists and poets with its natural beauty, and it's home to a booming Internet industry that has drawn plenty of prospective workers from other parts of … Continue reading Destination: Hangzhou, China

Destination: Shanghai, China

Cosmopolitan and futuristic, Shanghai (上海) is considered to be the pièce de résistance of present-day China. It's shown off to the the world as a symbol of the country's incredible strides in economic prosperity, and its international status has since placed it in the ranks of other world-renown cities like New York, London, and Singapore. No … Continue reading Destination: Shanghai, China

Destination: Guilin, China

Our final days of visiting China were spent in Guilin, a city situated in south-central China. Located about 420 kilometres south of Hunan, it was the southernmost point we hit during our nine-day tour of the country, and it would also be a peaceful, nature-filled end to our time overseas. Which was what my family … Continue reading Destination: Guilin, China

Destination: Xi’an, China

Xi'an (西安) is the capital city of the Shaanxi Province, located some 1000 kilometres southwest of Beijing. It's known not only for being the starting point of the Silk Road, but it's also one of the "Four Ancient Great Capitals" of China (along with Beijing, Nanjing, and Luoyang). This city's history dates back centuries, rich … Continue reading Destination: Xi’an, China

Destination: The Great Wall of China

One's trip to Beijing (even China alone) cannot be completed without a trip to the Great Wall. Long and imposing, this chain of fortifications along the country's northern border is awe-inspiring to even the most-weary traveler, and to be able to climb its walls is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There's no doubt that its incredible … Continue reading Destination: The Great Wall of China