Back in 2010, I lived in Shanghai for 3 months. Thanks to a recent business trip, I was able to see Shanghai anew, all fresh and shining. As I had already spent a good amount of time in Shanghai, it all seemed pretty normal to me. But since I was visiting the city with colleagues …
The lunar New Year and the extended holiday, called the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in China and many other countries in Asia. A few years ago, I had the chance to spend it with a family of one of my dear Chinese friends, in a little town of Pingnan, in China’s Guangxi …
Featured photo credit: T.Dallas / Shutterstock.com During my travels, I’ve always been able to make it back home for Christmas. To me, nothing beats the family moments at this time of the year. There was just one exception to the rule: a few years back, I spent a Christmas and the New Year’s in China. Don’t …
Hot Pot is a national soup-like dish in China, especially in the Sichuan region. But it exists in similar forms in other parts of Asia as well. It might look a bit quirky to you on the first sight, but you can master it easily, just read our manual! Next time you’re visiting China, Mongolia …
Are you considering a trip to China, perhaps solo, and concerned about safety? You shouldn’t be too nervous, but there are areas to look out for. Read on for some tips on staying safe when you’re travelling to China. Big cities In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Chengdu… the locals are used to …
China’s Yangshuo is a mesmerizing place to be, albeit a little small and way too popular with tourists. The beautiful hills that surround the city resemble landscapes of the Avatar movie. Yangshuo area definitely belongs among the most epic places in China. There’s a lot to see around Yangshuo, let’s have a look at the …
China’s Sichuan (Szechuan) province is a great place to travel. Some go for the delicious some spicy food, some for the pandas, some for the landscapes; the list is endless. However, as spicy food is so common over there, what should those who hate spicy stuff do? We’ve got you covered, read on! Really spicy …