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...
A Father-Daughter Journey From Anyang, Xi’an and Beijing — With More Chapters Still Waiting When many travellers plan their first trip to China, they usually start with one question: “Where should I go?” Beijing? Xi’an? Shanghai? The Great Wall? The Terracotta...
From Childhood Wonder to Understanding 5,000 Years of Stories When Elaine first stood on the Great Wall of China, she was only eight years old. At that moment, China was simple. China was a giant wall disappearing into the mountains. China...
From the Grand Canal 大运河 to China’s Bullet Trains 高铁 — A Different China Travel Guide “For us, China high-speed rail is not just transport. It became part of the journey itself — connecting thousands of years of stories across China.”...
世界文化遗产 — A Father & Daughter Journey Across China’s Civilisation Timeline China UNESCO Sites Are Not Just Places — They Are Chapters of a Story Many travellers planning a China trip search for: Usually they find a checklist. Visit 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..
