Every day, thousands of travellers land at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场). Almost all of them do exactly the same thing. They collect their luggage, call a Didi, board the airport metro, or catch the high-speed train, eager to reach the famous sights of Xi’an (西安)—the Terracotta Army (兵马俑), the Ancient City Wall (西安城墙), the Muslim Quarter (回民街), and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔). Hardly anyone stops. Even fewer realise that just a short...
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 China’s story did not end with emperors. During our father-and-daughter journey through northern China, Elaine and I wanted to explore another question: After thousands of years of imperial history, how did...
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 many travellers planning their first trip to Beijing China, there is usually one destination sitting right at the top of their dream list. The Great Wall of China. 长城 (Chángchéng). In Chinese,...
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 and should be part of any first-time Xi’an travel itinerary. But after exploring the usual Xi’an attractions, look at a Xi’an China map. You may notice something interesting. Xi’an was not...
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. Sometimes, they are the places we almost miss. Hancheng (韩城) was one of those places for Elaine and me. When most travellers plan their first China vacation, Xi’an (西安) is naturally...
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 travellers visiting Xi’an China (西安) focus on famous Xi’an tourist attractions such as the Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑), Xi’an City Wall (西安城墙), Xi’an Muslim Quarter (回民街), and Xi’an Museum (西安博物院). But if...
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: Baoji (宝鸡, Bǎojī) in Shaanxi Province (陕西省, Shǎnxī Shěng). Why? Because we wanted to go: BEFORE QIN. And one of the best places to start is: Baoji Bronze Ware Museum 宝鸡青铜器博物院...
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 much smaller. A simple souvenir. A little object bought during a family holiday. Something that quietly follows you through different chapters of life. For Elaine and me, that memory keeper is...
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 another attraction off your travel list. But when you return again, something interesting happens. You slow down. You notice things you missed before. A street sign. An old shop....
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 2.5 hours and ¥230 away from Beijing’s towering crowds lies Handan 邯郸 (Hándān)—a city with a powerful ancient past, glowing city walls, affordable comforts, and heartwarming hospitality. Our high-speed train ride...
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