With its scenic Karst mountains and abundance of history and nature, Guilin is fast becoming a popular tourist destination in China for locals and foreigners
Surrounded in Rongjiang! I had been to China several times before. I had seen the lights of Shanghai, the pandas in Chengdu and the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an, and I had visited the Great Wall three times. Other than a night spent in a rural fishing village, I had never
Here are some great reasons to visit China's beautiful city of Qingdao, Shandong Province. Beaches, markets and German history make it a great weekend trip
You will be impressed by the green Karst peaks, crystal clear waters, unique caves and the gorgeous cliffs in its outskirts. Yet, it’s not just the stunning landscape that draws you into Guilin, but the profound cultural and historical connotation that add onto the unforgettable experience.
Is Pingyao worth visiting? Find out why the Ancient City of Pingyao China is worth a stopover on the high speed train from Beijing to Xi'an. Learn about things to do and see in Pingyao.
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If you're interested in checking out one of China’s most prized possessions, read on for my tips on visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi'an!
Welcome to China – one of my favourite countries on Earth. China is an extremely beautiful and diverse country, and you could spend years travelling around it and still not see everything. I’ve spent over 3 months total backpacking around China, and have learned a lot about the country. In this post, I’ve created an ...
Plan your Xiamen trip with the best things to do and places to visit. From temples, street art, craft beer & hot springs, this guide shows all
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Chongqing is a city of artistic and cultural wonder. Here's a quick and simple guide to the city and how to spend your time.
Heading to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland and need to work on your German? Why not learn from our very own German - Lisa! Here at Penguin and Pia, we walk you through not only a few key phrases and words but why and how you use them. Perfect for a quick lesson before the big trip to Europe! Ready? Let's learn German!
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Uncover the wonders of China's landmarks, from ancient wonders like the Great Wall to natural marvels like the Yangtze River.
All images were taken by Cara from Crawford Creations One of my absolute favorite off the beaten path places in China is Gansu province. While I had the opportunity to visit Dunhuang and the Mogao caves, there's so much left to Gansu that I still haven't explored. When I saw that incredible, off the beaten path blogger Cara from Crawford Creations, spent a significant amount of time traveling around Gansu, I knew I needed to get her to write about her experience for all of you. The Best Off the Beaten Path Adventures in Gansu The following is a guest
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I have to admit, when it came to cities I wanted to visit in China, Hangzhou wasn’t at the top of that list. That being said, there's a heap of the best - 12 Best Things To Do In Hangzhou, China - Travel, Travel Advice - Asia, China, Hangzhou - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
The epic scenery in Guilin & Yangshuo was our inspiration to visit China but we found so much more. What to eat, drink, plan your time and get around we cover the best things to do in Guilin & Yangshuo
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Exploring colorful Yunnan province in China. Two weeks exploring what to do in Kunming and Yunnan summed up in a 5 minute video and convenient list of the top destinations and activities.
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The town that still promises of nirvana and a great alternative to Tibet: Shangri-La, Zhongdian in China. The Land of Lost Horizon is a place to get off-the-beaten path in China, Yunnan and find your ‘zen’.
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Fuzhou, the capital of the Fujian province in China. Not many people may have heard of this place, and if you would ask them where is this located, they probably can’t point it on a map. Fuzhou is just on the other side of the sea of Taiwan. This is why if you have ever […]
The Ultimate Guide to Shenzhen, China How to Get There You can fly into Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX), or alternatively, you can fly into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and take a bus or taxi into Shenzhen, just be aware that you have to go through customs on the way. You can also take a train into any one of Shenzhen’s four railway stations. They are: – Shenzhen Railway Station – North Railway Station – Futian Railway Station – East Railway Station How to Get Around The Shenzhen Metro is quite fast, although the lines are not quite efficiently laid out, and it gets unbearably crowded during rush hour, and closes at midnight. For most purposes, it should be fine. Otherwise, I recommend downloading the taxi hailing service app, DiDi, or hailing a cab. DiDi works exactly like Uber. What To Expect in Shenzhen History: Before promoted to city-status in 1979, Shenzhen was a fishing village with a population around 30,000, meaning that Shenzhen is an extremely modern city. After being promoted to city-status, the central government made Shenzhen a Special Economic Zone, so immigrants came from all over the country. As a result, Shenzhen is a melting pot of different […]
A complete guide for visiting Zhangjiajie National Park, the Avatar Mountains and Tianmen Mountain with our 3 days in Zhangjiajie itinerary.
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A Xi'An travel guide including how to get there, how to get around, where to stay, what to do and what to eat. Traveling through China
