China Travel Tips

A Delicious Stroll Through Xi’an Muslim Quarter (西安回民街 Xī’ān Huímín Jiē): Where Culture and Street Food Collide

If you’re searching for one of the top Xi’an tourist attractions, skip the guidebooks and head straight for the sizzling, bustling, and beautifully chaotic Xi’an Muslim Quarter (西安回民街 Xī’ān Huímín Jiē). Tucked behind the ancient Drum Tower (鼓楼 Gǔlóu) and easily accessible from Xi’an Railway Station (西安火车站 Xī’ān Huǒchēzhàn), this historic area is more than just a street market — it’s a cultural […]

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Self-Learning Homeschooler Elaine’s Top 6 Must-See Tourist Attractions in Beijing Capital of China

Photo caption: “Elaine and Daddy (Travelpapa) bringing along our travel buddies—Panda in a Beijing jacket and our blog’s penguin mascot—as we explore the best of Beijing after China’s Golden Week!” Elaine and I went to Beijing just after the China Golden Week, during the crisp and colorful season of October—a perfect time for a holiday in

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Discovering Fragrant Hills (香山): The Most Beautiful Autumn Escape Near Beijing Capital of China

If there’s one place near Beijing Capital, the vibrant heart of the nation, that truly captures the magic of autumn, it’s Fragrant Hills—known in Chinese as 香山 (Xiāngshān). Located just 20 kilometers from the city center and easily accessible from Beijing China Airport, this historic hillside retreat offers one of the most spectacular autumn landscapes in all of China.

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