There are many Southeast Asia Routes worth do it. 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 … 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. In this article I will tell you what to do and what to see in Lijiang, both in the old town and in the surrounding area. Lijiang is … 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
Monihei（摸你黑）is a mud festival held in southwestern Yunnan province, specifically in Cangyuan, a city bordering Myanmar. The tradition of this festival is based on spreading mud on people to spread health and prosperity. It’s believed that the more muddy you get, the better. Held every May 1 and 2, this festival comes from the Wa … Read more
When it comes to traveling, the destination matters, but also the means and the good company. In my case, this was going to be my first cycling trip through China (Yunnan), in company of good friend. We had two weeks of vacation, it wasn’t much, but it was enough to get us where we wanted … Read more
Preparing for a bicycle trip is essential before planning any route. To make a trip by bicycle, much less things are needed than one might think. With a bike in good condition, a few tools, time and, above all, the desire to pedal, you can get almost anywhere. In my case, I’ve done two bicycle … Read more
Hong Kong is located in the southeast of China. It stands out as a unique blend of 5,000 years of Chinese tradition and 150 years of British colonial influence. If you’re wondering which are the best neighborhoods in Hong Kong and what to see during your visit, here’s a travel guide to help you explore … Read more
When I returned to China, in September 2014, I moved to Xiamen. To see new places in China after lived 3 years in Kunming, but above all, to live near the sea. They say that those who are born near the sea are never accustomed to living far from it. In my case, it wasn’t … Read more
For the Chinese New Year holidays (春节) I went to the beaches of Hainan (海南), China’s second largest island after Taiwan. The island of Hainan, means “South of the ocean”, so as its name indicates is located in southern China, very close to Vietnam. I wanted to explore the beaches of Hainan. The capital of … Read more
After two and a half years in Yunnan, just when I thought I couldn’t see anything more beautiful than what I had already experienced and that I had visited all the major landmarks in the province, I went on a trip to Puzhehei and discovered what would become one of my favorite places in Yunnan. … Read more
The Rice Terraces of Yuanyang (原阳) are located south of Yunnan province in Honghe Prefecture. This entire area is famous for its large expanses of rice fields, which are undoubtedly some of the most spectacular rice terraces of China. Ninety-five per cent of Yuanyang’s population is engaged in agriculture, 88% of whom belong to different … Read more
During my trip to Lijiang, I took a couple of days to go trekking at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), which turned out to be the most breathtaking experience I’ve had in China so far. Tiger Leaping Gorge is the name given to the canyons carved by the Yangtze River, located 60 km from Lijiang, in … Read more
This time we ventured to visit Luoping (罗平), located 4 hours from Kunming eastbound, in the Chinese province of Yunnan. When we asked the Chinese what to see in Luoping we were told that this place is famous for being the place where during the beginning of spring until the end of February (coinciding with the … Read more
On one of our trips through Yunnan we went to visit the Puer tea fields. Puer (普洱) is located southwest of Yunnan. It is an area known for being the place where the famous Puer tea is grown and named (普洱茶). I took advantage of my first week of Christmas vacation (just four days) to … Read more