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Kunming Day Trips – the Western Hills Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2017
While there’s plenty to do in the Spring City of Kunming, you’ve got to get out of the concrete jungle to really appreciate the beauty of this corner of China. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for great day-trips here. Check out what’s perhaps the most popular Kunming day trip – the Western Hills. Explore…
The Western Hills of Kunming Posted by sasha on Feb 20, 2017
While it’s definitely a big city, Kunming (昆明 – kūn míng) has plenty of options for outdoor activities a short trip away. With mountains, lakes, gardens, and temples in every direction, you’re spoiled for choices here. We’re going to take a closer look at some of the best day-trips available from the Spring City (春城…
National Museum of China Posted by sasha on Dec 26, 2016
There are many impressive historical and cultural sights in Beijing, from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall. One place that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves is the National Museum of China. It’s totally free, and it’s full of fascinating artifacts from thousands of years of Chinese history. Take a short tour…
Luoyang Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2016
If you’re interested in Chinese culture and history, you’ll want to explore Luoyang. One of China’s ancient capitals, this city is located in Henan province. Here you can visit the amazing Longmen Grottoes, as well as the White Horse Temple. Check out these two famous historical sites and a local night market in this short…
Exploring the Ancient Capital of Luoyang Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2016
Everyone knows that Beijing is the current capital of China, but that hasn’t always been the case. Many different locations have served as the capital of the Middle Kingdom through the centuries. In addition to Beijing, three other cities make up the Four Ancient Capitals of China (中国四大古都 – zhōng guó sì dà gǔ dū)…
Temple Hopping in Beijing Posted by sasha on Aug 24, 2016
Beijing (北京 – běi jīng) is one of the most popular cities in China to visit, and for good reason. There’s enough to see and do to keep visitors busy for weeks on end. The city is home to some of the most famous sights in the country – the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and…
Hiking Mt. Tai Posted by sasha on Jul 5, 2016
China is home to countless world-famous sites – the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and the skyline of Shanghai all come to mind. While all of these are manmade attractions, the country also boasts an incredible array of natural wonders – raging rivers, seemingly endless grasslands, and plenty of towering mountains. Of all the peaks in…