
For many international visitors planning their first China vacation, Beijing is often the perfect place to begin. As the capital of China, Beijing combines thousands of years of history with the energy of a modern global city. If this is your...

For many international visitors planning their first China vacation, Beijing is often the perfect place to begin. As the capital of China, Beijing combines thousands of years of history with the energy of a modern global city. If this is your...

From an 8-year-old’s first China vacation to discovering Beijing, Chinese history, culture, and the stories behind one of the greatest China wonders There are many unforgettable places to visit in China. Ancient cities. Beautiful mountains. Traditional streets. Modern skylines. But for...

For most international travellers planning their first China vacation, Xi’an (西安) is already one of the most important China places to visit. Most visitors arrive through Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) before exploring the famous Xi’an tourist attractions: These are all amazing places...

A hidden historical place beyond Xi’an where Sima Qian, ancient temples, and a forgotten old city turned a simple stopover into one of our most meaningful China journeys Sometimes, the most unforgettable travel memories are not the ones we carefully plan....

After reading our discovering Baoji’s amazing bronze history story, you may be wondering : “Can I include Baoji in my Xi’an travel itinerary?” The answer is yes. In fact, Baoji is one of the easiest historical side trips from Xi’an. Many...

Most international travelers who reach Xi’an (西安, Xī’ān) already know one ancient Chinese name: Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇, Qín Shǐhuáng) China’s first emperor. And they probably know his: Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑, Bīngmǎyǒng) But Dad & Elaine took another train west. To:...

Some travel memories begin with famous landmarks. The Great Wall. The Forbidden City. The ancient palaces. The places that appear on almost every Beijing tour itinerary. But sometimes, the strongest memories from a trip to Beijing China begin with something...

Some places are not meant to be visited only once. The first time you visit, you probably see what everyone sees. You take photos of the famous buildings, follow the recommended walking routes, try some popular food, and happily tick...

If you’re planning a trip to China and only thinking about Beijing 北京 (Běijīng), Shanghai 上海 (Shànghǎi), and Xi’an 西安 (Xī’ān)—pause. Because you might be missing out on one of the best travel decisions you’ll ever make. We discovered that just...

When you think of Xi’an (西安 Xī’ān), the Terracotta Army (兵马俑 Bīngmǎyǒng) or the ancient city wall (城墙 Chéngqiáng) probably comes to mind. But tucked away in a quiet neighborhood east of the city lies a lesser-known treasure: the Banpo Museum...
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