Traveling to China is a truly unique experience, but the language, culture, and certain tech restrictions can definitely be a challenge. If you don’t prepare properly before your trip, you might arrive and suddenly realize that many of the apps you normally use simply don’t work there. That’s why I’ve written this post, to help … Read more
Do you want to discover one of the most surprising and authentic regions of China?This 13-day organized trip to Yunnan will take you deep into the heart of the real China: stunning rice terraces, traditional villages, ancient cultures, and breathtaking landscapes straight out of a movie. With a Spanish-speaking guide and private transportation, you’ll explore … Read more
This 15-day alternative trip to China is designed for those who want to visit the stunning and impressive Avatar Mountains (Zhangjiajie). In addition to: Moreover, with this alternative route, we aim to avoid the typical China trip to: Beijing, Shanghai, the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, and the Guilin mountains. Instead, we visit other places that … Read more
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in China and one of the largest in Asia. This impressive waterfall, located in Guizhou Province, is known for its size, natural beauty, and for being one of the few waterfalls in the world with an accessible cave behind the curtain of water. Huangguoshu Waterfall is situated in Guizhou … Read more
If you are thinking about going to work as an English teacher in China, you are wondering what it must be like and what requirements are needed; here I am going to tell you a little about my experience during the 3 years I was working for a Chinese school in the city of Kunming, … Read more
Here is a list of the best of Yunnan; the essential places to visit if you are planning a trip to Yunnan. Yunnan is a province in southwestern China that is known to be the most diverse in the whole country. Every year, more and more people are coming to Yunnan to learn about its … Read more
Have you ever heard of Kunming? Do you know where Kunming is and what to see in Kunming? Kunming is the capital of the Yunnan Province, located in southwestern China. It has a population of approximately 7 million inhabitants and a temperate climate year-round. The first thing I knew about Yunnan Province was what I … Read more
During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to return. We spent two weeks visiting Vietnam and returned to China via the same border, … Read more
Living in China is quite an experience and, after 7 years in China, if there is one thing I have been able to prove is that this country is so different that it surprises you every day. Even when you’ve been there for a while, and you think you’ve seen it all, suddenly, it surprises … Read more
Here is a guide for traveling to China, with a few tips for traveling to China and things you should know before you go: general information about the country, how to get a visa, what places to visit, tips for preparing your trip to China, and some curiosities that may help if you decide to … Read more
I went on a trip to Sichuan to see the province just north of Yunnan, where I have lived for years, working as an English teacher in Kunming. Western Sichuan (四川) not only borders Tibet, but is an area that formerly belonged to a region of Tibet until 1955 when it was annexed to Sichuan … Read more
Many people ask me about which route to take in Southeast Asia and how long to stay in each country. The reality is that there are hundreds of combinations depending on your time, what you want to visit, what you are willing to spend and your preferred mode of transportation. One of the most fashionable … Read more
Jinghong (景洪) is the capital of Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳). Located in China, in the southwest of Yunnan, 400km from Kunming, Xishuangbanna borders Laos and Myanmar. They call it the “little Chinese Thailand” thanks to the cultural and architectural heritage left by the Dai ethnic minority. At the time of feudal China, because of continuous wars, much … Read more
The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province (云南), approximately 500 km from Kunming and 190 km north of Dali, another well-known city in Yunnan. Lijiang is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and its well-preserved Old Town. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as … Read more
The ancient city of Dali is one of the most visited towns in Yunnan by both Chinese and foreigners. It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. However, it was consolidated as a city in 738 AD when it was established as the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom (738-902 AD). Almost the entire … Read more