Tag Archives: Harbin
Top 10 China Experiences Posted by sasha on Sep 17, 2015
In the 5+ years that I lived and worked in China, I was fortunate enough to have more incredible experiences than I can even count. Perhaps the fact that the 2008 Olympics kicked off on my first day in the country was a sign of epic things to come, as the years that followed were…
Travel Across China Posted by sasha on Aug 10, 2015
China is a massive country – it’s the most populous nation in the world and the 4th largest by area. As such, planning a trip here can be a bit tricky. There’s so much to see and do in the Middle Kingdom that you could literally spend a lifetime exploring it and still not check…
A Video Tour of Northeast China Posted by sasha on Mar 29, 2014
Head out from Beijing and take a tour of NE China (plus a quick stop in Hebei province) to see some of the most famous places in this region. Explore the Summer Mountain Resort of Chengde, hit seaside Dalian, climb stunning Chang Bai Mountain, and end with the Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin. 承德…
2013 Year in Review Video (Part One) Posted by sasha on Dec 31, 2013
2013 was a huge year of travel for this blogger. Join me on a video journey through this past year while learning the Chinese words for the seasons, a few Chinese holidays, and also plenty of countries and cities that I visited. Happy New Year everyone! 冬天 – dōng tiān winter 哈尔滨 – hā ěr…
Travel Around China Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2013
A few days ago, we went on a video tour around China in five minutes here at the Transparent Chinese blog. Well, today you have the opportunity to cruise around this massive and fascinating country at your own pace. Throughout the years, we’ve posted tons of articles about great places to travel and ways to…
Around China in 5 Minutes Posted by sasha on Sep 22, 2013
Join the Grateful Gypsies as we take you on a tour around the Middle Kingdom in just five minutes! Visit some of China’s most iconic cities, climb a few mountains, float down scenic rivers, take in the culture and history of this amazing country, dig in to some delicious food, get silly at a beer…
Harbin Snow Sculpture Expo Posted by sasha on May 3, 2013
Thanks to its freezing temperatures, Harbin can play host to an annual Snow Sculpture Expo. Artists from all over the world come to show off their talents, carving very detailed snow sculptures. Enjoy a short video tour from the comfort of your home instead of freezing your butt off there in person! 松花江 – sōng…