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 Through History, Culture and Modern China Planning your first trip to China can feel overwhelming. China is huge. Should you visit Beijing or Shanghai? Should you start with Beijing or Xi’an?...
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 of famous attractions. It is a civilisation built layer by layer. A small village. An ancient writing system. A forgotten king. A philosopher. An emperor. A merchant town. A capital city....
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 travellers preparing their first China vacation or holiday in China, these two cities usually appear at the top of every China travel itinerary. And for very good reasons. Beijing. 北京 (Běijīng). The characters literally...
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 first trip to Beijing China, the Great Wall will probably be one of the first destinations on your list. And it should be. The Great Wall of China from Beijing is...
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...
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...
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. A familiar childhood...
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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