Zhouzhuang: the Venice of China
Zhouzhuang Water Village A day trip to Zhouzhuang (located less than 20 miles [32.2 kilometers] from Suzhou) is an advisable activity for anyone who travels to the region in search of canals and other...
View ArticleGiant Panda Encounters in China
Pandas enjoying their stay at the Chengdu Research Base If China is synonymous with anything, it has got to be the giant panda. Cute as a button yet also a large and sometimes intimidating creature,...
View ArticleBeijing and Shanghai by Bike and on Foot
Temple at Yuyuan Garden China’s great cities are so massive and imposing that it can be somewhat daunting to tackle them on your own as a newcomer. Private tours offer a great opportunity to get to...
View ArticleSlowing Down on Shamian Island
Shamian Island in China Tourists and expats looking to escape the oppressive congestion of Guangzhou (China’s third-largest city) should turn their attention to Shamian Island. Once part of a Chinese...
View ArticleSanya: China’s Tropical Paradise
Beach in Sanya. Photo courtesy of syue2k via Flickr. Sanya, located on the southernmost tip of China’s Hainan Island, is often billed as the Hawaii of China. While a development boom is well underway,...
View ArticleAn Afternoon in Macau’s Taipa Village
The Taipa Houses Museum offers a glimpse into domestic life in Portuguese Macau. Photo by Emily Chu. The island of Taipa, also known as Illha da Taipa, is home to the Macau International Airport....
View ArticleGetting to Know the Yangtze River
A cruise along the Yangtze River is the best way to experience everything it has to offer. Photo courtesy of Mulligan Stu via Flickr. The Yangtze’s River is the longest river in China and third longest...
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