The North-East Tour
The 8 Best Highlights To See In Harbin
Harbin; nicknamed the “Ice City”, the capital of the Northern province of Heilongjiang is nestled in the region formally known as Manchuria. The city of Harbin has become a central hub of the North-East of China and an area that…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Jingpo Lake
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Wudalianchi
Chronicles of my 2-days in 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…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Harbin
The chronicles of my 2-days in Harbin Nicknamed the “Ice City”, the capital of the Northern-most 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 North-East Tour – Mudanjiang
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The North-East Tour – Wudalianchi
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The North-East Tour – Harbin
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The North-East Tour – The Beginning
Its Spring Festival! A national holiday in China; Christmas, Easter and New Years all rolled into one, a monumental celebration. For an entire two weeks the country shuts-down, a hold on the constant workaholic grind. EVERYONE in China heads home…
