Discovering the Colourful Side of Ancient China After spending hours inside the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) in Beijing, Elaine and I slowly travelled through thousands of years of Chinese civilisation. Of course, we were not actually travelling with a time...
Some journeys begin with a plane ticket. Some begin with a map. Our journey into 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation began with something much simpler: Breakfast. Because before Elaine and I attempted to travel from ancient China to modern China inside...
Most people have seen photographs of the Great Wall of China (长城). A stone dragon stretching across mountains. Ancient watchtowers standing proudly on the ridges. A symbol recognised around the world. But there is something photographs cannot fully explain. The Great...
Few places represent China more than the Great Wall of China (长城). For many travellers visiting Beijing, standing on the Great Wall is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences — a moment when something you have seen in photographs, documentaries, and history...
Discovering a Different Side of China Beyond Beijing For many first-time travellers planning a China trip, Beijing (北京) is naturally one of the first destinations. And it should be. A good Beijing travel itinerary introduces visitors to some of China’s greatest historical landmarks: But...
From emergency instant noodles to supermarket discoveries — how we survived weeks travelling China without carrying a suitcase full of snacks. Before travelling around China with children, many parents probably have the same secret worry. Not the Great Wall. Not transportation....
The China We Found Between Destinations When most travellers plan their first trip to China, they usually search for the famous places. The Great Wall of China. The Forbidden City in Beijing. The Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. And yes — these...
How Water Shaped Cities, Trade and Human Imagination Most travellers see canals as beautiful places for photos. In Amsterdam, we walk beside peaceful waterways lined with narrow houses, bridges and bicycles. The canals feel romantic — a symbol of European city...
Our China Journey Did Not End After the First Trip — It Only Began Many travellers planning their first China trip ask the same question: “How many days do I need to see China?” 7 days?14 days?3 weeks? After years of...
A Father and Daughter Journey Into China’s Earliest Stories Most travellers begin their first China trip with two unforgettable images. The endless stones of the Great Wall. The golden roofs of Beijing’s Forbidden City. And they should. Standing on the Great...
.. with my special need and self-learning (homeschooling) daughter, Elaine. We are China-focused travelers and have visited more than 20 interesting historical places/cities in China. And we enjoy bringing you useful & practical travel stories to help you enhance your experience traveling in China.. do follow us for more interesting travel stories..
