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 to China, 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, … Read more
For those planning a trip to Yunnan, I’d like to share a brief overview of the history of Yunnan. Understanding its past will help you better grasp its idiosyncrasies, rich cultural diversity, and the influences that have shaped this fascinating region of China. Located in southwestern China, Yunnan is one of the most culturally and … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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