Xi’an City Guide: experiencing China’s history, nature and culture
Seriously, I could write about China all day every day. Thinking about what areas of China to visit, people will probably research what spots are going to have the best …
Travel in China
China is such a surprising place to visit. Traveling in China is not for everyone though. You typically need a guide or host and if you’re not fluent in Mandarin you may truly not do well on your own. BUT there are ways to visit and see some of the most incredible, colorful sights in China!
I cannot wait to return to China. We have spent a lot of time in Shaanxi Province and Shanghai, so that’s where our expertise lies. From the Terracotta Warriors to the might Yellow River, the Bund to finding American cuisine in China, we cover it all.
Important note: since the COVID pandemic, travel to China has been very limited. As the world continues to reopen, be sure to dig deep and confirm that all elements of your China travel plans are viable. Also, you will need a visa for visiting China, and that takes both time and support from either a tour company, agency or private citizen.
China is beautiful and full of fascinating history. Enjoy learning about it and I hope you’re excited to plan an adventure to this ancient country!
Yan’an and Hukou Falls National Park: exploring Northern Shaanxi province
China offers the beautiful, the delicious, the weird, the perfect. China is awesome. It’s easy to plan a trip around visiting the big sites or famous spots, or even seeking …
Baoji and Taibai Mountain National Park: off the beaten path China
Hahaha. Baoji. Oh my, this place is hilarious. Don’t get me wrong, I loved walking around Baoji at night and I loved getting to experience the nature surrounding this cute …
The Famen Temple of Baoji, China: where ancient and modern Buddhism meet
Visiting European churches and cathedrals is very different from visiting Buddhist temples and sights in Asia. In Europe you can expect to see a certain number of recognizable saints and …
Visiting an archaeological dig site: the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, China
The very first thing that popped up when I started researching Xi’an, China was the terracotta warriors. I had just found out that I was heading to China to explore …
Finding Imperial China: Tang Paradise and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
China was such a mystery before I started to actually explore it. I had a bunch or perceptions of what I’d find and it wasn’t like that at all… until …
the Death planks of Huashan: more awesome than scary
You know we love our hiking, right? We do it almost everywhere we go, and in all types of weather and environment. This year has seen some really fun hikes …
Surprising China: a westerner’s misconceptions disproved
Growing up in America you don’t really learn about China. You hear that it’s a Communist country far away, that the people live in desolate poverty and that the pollution …