After the crowds, queues, traffic and noise of China’s mega-cities like Beijing and Xi’an, the city of Guilin in Southern China is different, more relaxed and abundantly green. It’s an intoxicating city with Osmanthus trees …
People have been fascinated with visiting the Terracotta Army since the figures were discovered by rural Chinese farmers digging a well, in 1974. Today, the Terracotta Army (or Terracotta Warriors) of Emperor Qin Shi Huang …
The ethereally beautiful Humble Administrator Garden is the biggest of Suzhou’s nine classical gardens. Covering an enormous 50 thousand square feet, it’s also the largest private garden in China, and it’s rated alongside Beijing’s Summer …
On my last trip to China, I had one day free to relax after long, hectic days in the mega cities of Beijing and Xi’an. It was the perfect opportunity to try something completely different …
Old Xi’an City is one of the most exciting cities to visit in China. This ancient capital city is also one of China’s most popular tourist destinations. Even with only two days to spare, this …
Most sites offering a Great Wall of China Tour fail to tell you anything how about how to get on or off the wall. It’s all about the wall itself, nothing about the journey. This …
When the ex-husband’s girlfriend invited me to go on a China vacation to celebrate her 50th birthday, of course, I said yes! Who better to travel halfway around the world with than the crazy lady …
Located just a couple of hours outside of Shanghai, the serene and beautiful classical gardens in Suzhou are a feast for the eyes the perfect antidote to the frantic hustle and bustle of China’s megacities. …