Beijing, a city of 22 million people and the most important tourist destinations in China is often the entry point for tourists. Its beautiful architecture, historical monuments, gorgeous parks, arts and crafts, atmosphere, food and many other characteristics make it one of the distinct cities and, understandably, very attractive for…
When planning to travel in the Shanghai area, I was sure I wasn’t interested in spending too much time in Shanghai itself, as I am not that interested in modern cities with numerous skyscrapers, as much as the historical cities. While Shanghai does have historical areas (due to becoming a…
Before visiting Shanghai, I definitely knew, I wanted to go up one of the Shanghai towers' observation decks. I absolutely love viewpoints and some of the world's highest towers were of course on my to do list. There are 4 major observation decks in Shanghai's Pudong area, which are all…
The Beijing Summer Palace was, unexpectedly, one of the highlights of our visit to China. Compared to other world-renowned sites in and around Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is less talked about, although thousands of tourists swarm it every day. I certainly had heard of it and seen some…
Did you know that the Great Wall of China is spread out across 21 thousand km and you would need about 353 days to complete it without taking into account stops or any complications (obviously this is trivializing it, as some parts are not walkable at all). Building of the…
The Temple of Heaven is prominent because of several things. The Temple was constructed during the 15th century and was the place for holding royal prayer ceremonies during Ming and Qing dynasties. The Temple area is larger than the Forbidden City, as the Emperor wasn't allowed to construct his residence…
No amount of time is enough for China's capital, which is rich in history and culture. However, as a first time visitor, 4 days should give you a good overview. Before I start guiding through the day-by-day list of activities, see my article with the tips on booking accommodation, finding…
The Forbidden City (now the Palace Museum) is among the world’s largest palace complexes. You probably heard a lot about it and can't wait to visit. Figuring out how to buy tickets, which route to take and what not to miss is quite difficult. Therefore, I developed this detailed guide…
Have you heard of Pingyao? If you know about its existence, you know far more than I did before I started planning my trip to China. Of course, we always hear a lot about the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, but I had no clue, how amazing some less…
When planning to travel in the Shanghai area, I was sure I wasn’t too interested in spending too much time in Shanghai itself, while its neighbouring Suzhou and Hangzhou fascinated me far more with their history, lovely waterside spots, laid back lifestyle and gorgeous gardens. Suzhou has a history of…