Destination: Huangshan, China (Part 2)

Translated as "Yellow Mountain," Huangshan is a notable highlight of the southern Anhui province of China. Millions of tourists flock to the region every year to hike its uniquely-shaped mountains and to take in the sublime views from the top. Even for the least-adventurous out there, they would have a hard time refusing to give … Continue reading Destination: Huangshan, China (Part 2)

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: 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