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Guilin Day Three Video Posted by sasha on Dec 11, 2017
On your 3rd and final day in the Guilin area, get out there to enjoy the famous scenery. First, cruise up the Li River on a bamboo raft. Then, rent a motorbike and head out of town to reach some great viewpoints. Wind down your trip here with a stroll up the wild West Street, which…
Chinese Plucked Stringed Instruments Posted by sasha on Dec 7, 2017
These days, young Chinese carry iPhones and listen to pop music (流行音乐 – liú xíng yīn yuè) by day, and they hit KTV (karaoke) clubs at night. Walking around Chinese mega-malls, you’re bound to hear the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, or Cantonese/Taiwanese pop stars. So, you may be asking yourself, where is the…
Drinking in China Posted by sasha on Dec 5, 2017
Eating in China can be quite the experience. From mouth-numbing Sichuan hot pot, to Beijing roast duck, to all sorts of funky snacks in street markets, there’s never a dull culinary moment in the Middle Kingdom. All that food makes you thirsty, though, so today we’re going to take a closer look at drinking in…
Eating in China Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2017
Eating in China is one big adventure. In this massive country with so many regional cuisines, there’s always something new to try. It’s said that people in China eat everything with four legs except the table and everything that flies except airplanes. From chicken feet to rabbit’s heads, no parts of the animal go wasted…
72 Hours in Guilin (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Nov 28, 2017
It’s been an action packed couple of days in Guilin and Yangshuo, full of local parks, delicious food, cycling, rock climbing, and more. On the third and final day, it’s time to sit back and relax a bit, as you take in the legendary scenery from the comfort of a bamboo raft. Let’s see what…
Chinese Restaurant Cheat Sheet Posted by sasha on Nov 27, 2017
One of the most overwhelming experiences for newcomers to China is walking into a local restaurant and seeing a menu full of nothing but Chinese characters. I remember being terrified in my first few weeks in China every time I walked into such a place. How was I going to order? What if I ended…
Guilin Day One Video Posted by sasha on Nov 16, 2017
With 72 hours visa-free in Guilin, there’s lots to see and do. On the first day, you can explore the beautiful 7 Star Park, eat the famous rice noodles, see the Sun and Moon Pagodas, and hit a bustling night market. Check it out in part one of our new video series on “72 Hours…