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 are incredible places everyone should experience. But after travelling across China many times as father and daughter, Elaine and I discovered something unexpected. Some of our favourite memories did not happen...
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 travelling across China with my daughter Elaine, from Beijing’s Forbidden City to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, from ancient Yellow River civilisation sites to China’s modern high-speed rail network, I have slowly discovered...
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 Wall (长城 Chángchéng), looking across the mountains north of Beijing, you feel the scale of ancient China. Walking through the Forbidden City (故宫 Gùgōng), you step into the world of emperors...
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 Warriors? Those are good questions. But after many journeys across China with my daughter Elaine, I slowly discovered another way to look at China travel. Instead of seeing China as a...
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 was pandas. China was strange food, new sounds, different streets, and a world much bigger than home. She was not thinking about dynasties. She was not trying to understand Chinese civilisation....
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.” The Moment We Realised China Travel Had Changed When many travellers plan their first trip to China, they usually think about famous places: The Great Wall 长城 in Beijing.The Terracotta Warriors...
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 Wall. See the Forbidden City. Take photos. Move on. But after travelling across China many times with my daughter Elaine, we slowly discovered something different. China’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are...
小地方，大故事 — Discovering the China Most Travellers Miss A Different China Travel Guide: Looking Beyond Famous Attractions Most travellers planning their first trip to China usually start with the famous names. Beijing 北京. Xi’an 西安. Shanghai 上海. The Great Wall 长城. The Forbidden City 故宫. The Terracotta Warriors 兵马俑. And they should. These are some of the greatest China places to visit and unforgettable experiences for any China vacation. But after travelling across China many...
西安 — Walking Through the Beginning of Chinese Civilisation A Different Xi’an Travel Guide Most travellers planning their first trip to Xi’an China usually start with one famous question: “Where are the Terracotta Warriors?” And yes — the Terracotta Army 兵马俑 is one of the greatest Xi’an attractions and one of the most unforgettable places to visit in China. But after travelling through Xi’an with my daughter Elaine, we discovered something deeper....
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 Days 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?...
.. 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..
