Train travel is one of the best ways to get around China. Travelling in a huge country like China, you might automatically think that flying is the best method to get around. But the scenic train route isn’t always the…
Postcard from Yantai: Snow, Seafood, and Sickness
After a busy fortnight packed with sightseeing in Beijing, we headed to my home city of Yantai in Shandong province. Yantai is a mid-sized coastal city of around 2.8 million people in northeast China. Yes, a city with a population…
How to Book Hotels in China
Updated: August 2024. This is a practical guide to booking accommodation in China, including how to to choose a good hotel and what to expect when staying in a hotel in China. As a seasoned China traveller, I’ve stayed in…
What to Eat in Beijing: 8 Local Foods to Try (+3 For the Adventurous Foodie)
Wondering what to eat in Beijing? I’ve got you covered. Beijing is a must-see location for any first-time visitor to China. As the capital city, it has a wealth of cultural and historical sites to discover. Of course, everyone’s heard…
Postcard from Beijing
I took a career break towards the end of 2023 and headed to Asia for a long-term trip. My first stop was Beijing, the capital city of China, where I spent two weeks. Hotel Horror We got off to a…
Visiting Zhangjiajie: A Detailed Travel Guide
Zhangjiajie is famous for its spectacular and unique mountain scenery. The towering rock pillar formations of Zhangjiajie really are a sight to behold. They might look a little familiar, because Zhangjiajie was the inspiration for Avatar’s floating Hallelujah Mountains. It’s…
