Planning to visit China? do not miss the rest of our posts about the Asian giant here DAY 1 – GUILIN We arrived around noon on a train that was coming from Shanghai. We took a bus from the station to our hostel, located in the lake area, close to all the touristic places. After […]
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Planing a visit to Xian, China
Xian (actually Xi’an, but for the ease of reading/writing we will keep it Xian) is a Chinese inland city located in the Shaanxi Province that became world famous following the discovery of the Terracotta Army in 1974. We visited it in 2016, and planned to stay a few days to see some other attractions that […]
Visiting Macao
Visit Macao in one day – from Hong Kong Macao is the less known of the two Chinese Special Administrative Regions –the other being Hong Kong-, and sits on the Western Side of the Pearl River estuary, right Southeast of Mainland China. A former Portuguese colony, this region is the most densely populated in the […]
Hong Kong
Top 5 reasons to visit Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most peculiar places on Earth. Its natural harbour and position in the globe caused historical disputes for its dominance between the United Kingdom and China, which resulted into an incredible city that works as a bridge between Western Civilization and Asia. Nowadays […]
Shanghai
Interested in futuristic cities? The definitely Shanghai should be on your list! A hectic city with plenty to see, it has become one of our top destinations in the world. Historically, Shanghai has been a main port in Asia due to a favourable location. In the 19th Century, Shanghai became the most important centre of […]
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden is classical garden located in the Old City of Shanghai. It was built in the 15th Century by a government official of the Ming Dinasty. Yu in Chinese means pleasing and the garden was built for the official’s parents, the Pan family, in their old age. The gardens suffered damage during the 19th […]
Xin Tian Di
A newly rebuilt urban attraction within Shanghai, Xin Tian Di is a fashionable pedestrian street that features a specific class of architecture called Shikumen. Shikumen is an architectural style that combines Western and Chinese elements. It first appeared in the mid 19th Century in the British Concession and quickly became popular throughout the city. They […]
People’s Square
People’s Square is a large public square that houses many municipal buildings and which divides Nanjing Road in East and West. The place doesn’t really say much, but it is more than likely that you’ll pass by this place during your visit to Shanghai. Some of the things you will see around the square. People’s […]
Jade Buddha Temple
This temple is probably not a must-see in Shanghai, but if you have the time and want to see some religious culture, then this is a nice option. The building itself is quite beautiful, with yellow walls and wooden gates. After seeing many Buddhist temples across China, this doesn’t seem to be so interesting. But […]
Nanjing Road
You’re bound to be on this road more than once during your visit to Shanghai, as it is the main commercial street in the city. If you’re looking to do some shopping, then this is the place. You can find anything, from world famous brands, to Chinese souvenir shops. Flagship stores such as Apple or […]