China's Hidden Paradise - Sichuan Province
Chengdu meaning "perfect metropolis" in Chinese, is the capital of the Sichuan Province, and has a history spanning over 3,000 yrs. Despite being a city in the midst of modernization, there are many places of scenic and historcial interests and UNESCO her... more - travel report by
gloriajames
A vision of Beijing
I saw a Jet Lei film called ‘Hero’ and it kind of summed up some of the sites, sounds, imaginations, myths, desires, cultures, visions, customs, ideals, smells and colours of China. This spirit brought me back in time and space to Beijing.
The Great Wall
The Great Wall wasn’t born as a conceptual piece of art, with what China would want to be preserved from external attacks, as in the VII century B.C. China was dominated by feudal men, that built walls on their borders to be protected from the Hunos attac... more - travel report by
vagamundos
Shanghai Surprise
I suppose the shock to the system was brought on from being in New Zealand for three weeks. After getting accustommed to wide open spaces, no tall buildings, few people, little noise, Shanghai is like a slap in the face. But yet the excitement was almost... more - travel report by
mistybleu
The Silk Road
Xinjiang (or Sinkiang) is a world apart in China (well, Tibet and Inner Mongolia too, but the differences in Xinjiang are more patent). Most of its inhabitants, the Uygur, are muslims and belong to the Turcoman ethnical and linguistic group; they are rela... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
Adventure to Samye Monastery- Journey to Tibet
This secluded monastery is off the banks of the Yellow River. We were told all rivers in East Asia start in Tibet, and this was the beginning of China's precious Yellow River. The water was wonderfully cold and crystal blue. This was the first day of our... more - travel report by
vbx000
Longshen- A Village Stop on Our Journey
A very simple village, used to tourist groups coming in at staying in their guest lodges. You can hike to the neighboring village, have a bonfire party with the locals, buy their art and cloth products, and just enjoy the surronding beauty. Very quiet, ve... more - travel report by
vbx000
China's capital - increasingly modern and polluted
I was thinking hard how to write this report objectively, and which episodes I should include. But this is a travel REPORT, so I guess I ought to make sure all events that had a significant impact on me during my stay in China's capital are represented.more - travel report by
krisek
Yangshuo- A Weary Travelers Paradise
After a early afternoon/night/morn-ing lounging around and being pampered in the hot springs we drove to Yangshuo. This town is very similiar to Lijiang and Dali in Yunnan, but I think I liked Yangshuo better. It's hard to tell because its the most recent... more - travel report by
vbx000
The Warriors Of The Old East
Well if you ever decide to go to China, one of the best spots to go see in Xi'an, for a few reasons: 1 it is the oldest place in China with 7,000 years of life, 2 it is rich with history and blended culture. I have lived in China for 19 months now and hav... more - travel report by
melissa
