Destination: Huangshan, China (Part 1)

With its majestic peaks and lush vegetation, Huangshan (黄山) is a vast mountain range situated in the Anhui province of China. Its spectacular scenery has inspired paintings, literature, and photography for centuries. Without a doubt, Huangshan is a natural wonder, and it's no surprise that it has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continue reading Destination: Huangshan, China (Part 1)

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: Beijing, China (Part 2)

It was a whirlwind of a time during our first full day in Beijing. We'd gone from zero to 60 on eating, walking, and sightseeing in the massive Chinese capital, especially after a 16-plus hour flight from the United States. The next one-and-a-half days in town would still be packed, but it wouldn't be as … Continue reading Destination: Beijing, China (Part 2)

Destination: Beijing, China (Part 1)

Officially called the People's Republic of China (PRC), this country in East Asia is one of the world's powerhouses in politics, economics, and culture. It's home to the largest population in the world at just over 1.4 billion, as well as the third-largest country by landmass. We also owe tons of our modern technologies to … Continue reading Destination: Beijing, China (Part 1)