Get ready to eat, shop, and sight-see your way to a standstill from the moment your flight lands. Read my 48-hour Hong Kong city guide to find out how to make the most of two nights and two days exploring this crowded scrap of land off the edge of China on a […]
China
Tips and travel ideas for China. Beautiful China has a plethora of diverse attractions from buzzing cities to incredible natural wonders and fabled ancient sites. Here you will find information about travelling in China so start planning your trip now and experience everything that China has to offer.
Wandering serenely in Hong Kong
At times all you want from a short break in Hong Kong is to embrace the frenetic excitement of the streets and revel in the electric nightlife. But sometimes all you want from this Asian metropolis is serenity. So where do you go to find some stylish peace and quiet […]
China: Things to do in Chongqing
Chongquing is one of the biggest cities in China, situated in the west and boasting an ancient history, as well as a diverse landscape to discover – but for some reason, we rarely hear about it as a travel destination. It’s not for the faint-hearted and you’ll need a little […]
China: Things to do in Guangzhou
So I recently travelled to Delhi for a friend’s wedding and it turned out the cheapest way to get there from Australia was with China Southern Airlines. Not the fanciest of airlines, in fact it felt like stepping back in time. But hey I was saving hundreds of dollars and […]
China: Rock Climbing in Yangshuo
One of my objectives in visiting Yangshuo in China was to do some rock climbing. Since US climber Todd Skinner established the first routes in 1992 Yangshuo has become a rock climbers Mecca and I have drooled over photos of rock climbing in Yangshuo for years. However, I also remember reading a post […]
Wandering through Hong Kong at night
Hong Kong is a city of contrasts with Asian and western cultures jostling along side-by-side. From the traditional dried seafood shops and ancient temples, to the financial heart of the city and the few remaining colonial structures, Hong Kong cherishes its history and its success. Victoria Harbour is one of the best […]