China
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of the world’s largest and most famous winter festivals. Welcome to the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, a dazzling spectacle that turns China’s “Ice City” into a frozen fairyland. Unlike most places on Earth, Harbin comes alive in the winter months in the form of the world’s largest and most famous winter festival. This annual extravaganza is a masterpiece of frozen artistry, boasting colossal ice sculptures, towering ice castles, and an ethereal luminosity that will leave you spellbound. So in that case, here’s everything you need to know about the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. This article may contain affiliate…
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The Ultimate Beijing Guide: The Forbidden City
The true centrepiece of Beijing and indeed the greater Chinese dynasties of old, the Forbidden City was once the home to the nation’s most powerful emperors and remains a living guide to the once-mighty empire. For centuries, as the name suggests, its doors were sealed to the normal peasantry, but these days, anyone and everyone is able to marvel at the gargantuan developments within. This 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is by far one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, bringing domestic and international sightseers from far and wide. So in that case, here’s the ultimate guide for exploring the Forbidden City. The article may contain affiliate links through…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting Beijing’s Bug Market
Along with visiting beautiful relics and experiencing new exotic landscapes, there is one aspect of travel that people cherish more than anything, food! Diving into the culinary world of different nations and cultures becomes a vital part of the experience! There’s no better place to find some local delicacies than in the bustling street markets, where local favourites are abundant. Beijing on the other hand has something a little different on offer, nothing less than a mouth-watering bug market. In the heart of a luxurious shopping district surrounded by megalithic malls and big named capitalist brands is an alley where you can chow down on some deep-fried critters to your…
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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Xi’an in 3 Days
China is a country with the deepest respect and admiration for its Imperial past, and it’s little wonder why. The city of Xi’an not only marks the centre of China’s ancient Kingdom, but in modern times, the city is known for some of the most significant archaeological discoveries in human history, the Terracotta Warriors. From some of the earliest forms of civilisation to the finest of dynasties, Xi’an is an encyclopaedia of Chinese history, and a worthy stop on any itinerary. In the article, I’ll show you how to hit all of Xi’an’s biggest highlights in just 3 days! The Attractions Xi’an is not only the ancient Chinese capital but…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: The Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors are one of the most significant archaeological excavations in human history and are rightly considered one of the most incredible and best-known attractions in China. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a large collection of life-size sculptures organised in battle formations that represent the members of the imperial guard which protected Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. Visitors from every corner of the globe come to witness the awe-inspiring scenes within the excavation pits. It’s easily one of China’s greatest highlights, so here’s a complete guide on visiting the Terracotta Warriors. This article may contain affiliate links which…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Zhangjiajie National Park
China is a nation filled from one side to the other with some jaw-dropping scenes, both natural and man-made. However, it would be hard to compete with the outstanding natural beauty found here. Each travel guide proudly represents their natural wonder before their China editions – Zhangjiajie National Park. This must be the most world-recognised natural phenomenon China has to offer. A location which has been immortalised in the blockbuster movie Avatar and has brought worldwide recognition. Somewhere that beggars belief and answers the question as to why this is considered such a magical place. So in that case, here’s your ultimate guide to exploring Zhangjiajie National Park. This article…
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The Ultimate Guide to Trains in China
The train has been a consistently reliable form of travel across many nations for centuries, and one that’s still used by travellers today. China shares the same opinion too, with a considerable rail system that is spread over its vast territories. If you were told to picture the scene inside a typical Chinese train, odds are you’d see smoke-filled carriages, stacks of bodies piled on top of each other, chickens running loose and deafening yells of intensely ranting locals. But what’s it really like? In this article, we’ll explore every aspect of Chinese trains and look at everything from comfort to speed. We’ll also look at the different types of…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Jingpo Lake
This is undoubtedly one of the highlight attractions when it comes to the North-East of China. Although not having that much of an international reputation it is however revered by the locals as a widely recognised cultural attraction. Jingpo Lake and its surrounding natural attractions are even recognised as an important national and historic interest throughout China, labelled as a Geopark in 2006. Jingpo lake and its surrounding scenic area provide some spectacular examples of lakes, waterfalls and volcanic landforms that are scattered across this region of the world. It not only has a picturesque lake of mythical proportions but also holds the title of Asia’s biggest waterfall. So in…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide: Wudalianchi
For any true traveller, there comes a time to seek a real adventure. Travelling along the well-beaten tracks of Australia’s East Coast and the golden triangle is all well and good for many reasons. However, there comes a time when the craving for something a little different becomes too strong. There comes a certain satisfaction with undergoing a trip with significant challenges, a lack of tourist frameworks and what I like to call hand-holding. To walk the line that few have before, throw yourself into the unknown. This is Wudalianchi. So, why should we consider this place? What makes this obscure town in the far North East of China worth…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide: Harbin
Nicknamed the “Ice City”, the capital of the Northernmost province of Heilongjiang is the central hub of the North-East of China. Nestled in the region formally known as Manchuria, the city has been the result of deep influence from the surrounding cultures which have seeped in for centuries, both welcome and unwelcome alike. Evidence of which can be seen from the noticeable Russian architecture and the darker remnants of former Japanese conquerors in the war museums. Harbin is rare in how it comes into life when the season seemingly turns for the worse and sub-zero temperatures dominate the region for months on end. The people of Harbin have become the…
