Tag Archives: hiking
The Classic Yunnan Backpacking Trip Posted by sasha on Feb 17, 2016
There’s been a lot of posts about Yunnan province (云南省 – yún nán shěng) here recently. That’s partly because I spent a year living there, and also because it’s just a downright awesome place. I mean, what other province in China has 18 oddities about it? I’ve also given you 20 reasons why you should visit…
Tiger Leaping Gorge Posted by sasha on Oct 12, 2015
For lovers of the great outdoors and adventure travel, one place that should be high atop your China bucket list is the Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡 – hǔ tiào xiá) in Yunnan province. This epic 2-day hike takes you up in the mountains, where you’ll truly feel like you’re hiking in the clouds as you…
Fujian Tulou Video Tour – Part Three Posted by sasha on Feb 2, 2015
On the last day of our tulou adventure, we visit the amazing Chuxi group. Hike to a scenic lookout and ponder how the CIA once confused these clan dwellings for missile silos. Then visit three stunning tulou structures, one of which has been converted to a museum. 最后一天 – zuì hòu yì tiān last day…
Changabi Mountain (North Side) Posted by sasha on Nov 23, 2013
Take an epic train ride from Beijing all the way up to Changbai Mountain in Jilin province to admire the wondrous Heavenly Lake. Hike along through forests, along streams, and around waterfalls to experience some of China’s best natural beauty. 我们先坐火车从北京到沈阳北站 wǒ men xiān zuò huǒ chē cóng běi jīng dào shén yáng běi zhàn…
Hiking in a Small Village Posted by sasha on Nov 5, 2013
Living in a massive metropolis like Beijing, sometimes one feels trapped inside the concrete jungle. Car horns blaze constantly, crowds of people follow you everywhere you go, and more often than not it seems as if you can chew the air. Thankfully, opportunities for great day trips abound in the Chinese capital. Hop on a…
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…
Red Snail Temple (红螺寺) Posted by sasha on Aug 26, 2013
Out in Beijing’s Huairou district, you’ll find the Red Snail Temple. This Buddhist temple is over a thousand years old, and it’s a great place to learn about Chinese history and culture, while at the same time getting some exercise and breathing the fresh mountain air. 怀柔区 – huái róu qū Huairou district 红螺寺 –…