A ChinaTravelBUG journey from the Great Wall of China from Beijing to the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an — discovering China’s history, culture, high-speed rail and hidden places beyond the usual tourist route. A 7-, 14- & 21- Day China Travel Guide...
Wall? The Terracotta Warriors? Those are good questions. But after travelling through China with my daughter Elaine over many years, I slowly discovered another question: “What story is this place trying to tell us?” Because China is not only a country...
Why ChinaTravelBUG believes the best journeys begin with curiosity, stories, and understanding civilisation Many years before traveling deeply through China with my daughter Elaine, I discovered something important while walking through the streets of London, Amsterdam, Paris and Istanbul. A meaningful...
Great Wall, Forbidden City or Terracotta Warriors? Discover how China’s two greatest ancient capitals tell one amazing civilisation story. Planning your first trip to China and wondering: “Should I visit Beijing or Xi’an first?” You are definitely not alone. For many...
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 travellers planning their first trip to Xi’an China (西安, Xī’ān) usually arrive with a familiar list. And understandably so. Xi’an is one of the greatest historical cities in the world. There are so many famous Xi’an attractions: Walking on the...
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