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Shaoshan – The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Birthplace of Chairman Mao

Posted on 20th March 202019th May 2020by Anna
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Shaoshan (韶山) is a small village in the heart of China. It may have stayed just a small unknown farming village if it had not been the birthplace of the famous Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao changed China forever. This is a Shaoshan travel guide of the birthplace of […]

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100 Incredible Instagram Spots in Asia

Posted on 31st May 201931st January 2021by Anna
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Asia is full of gorgeous Instagram spots. Everyone has seen at least one picture of a happy traveller posing in Bali or a proud hiker on the Great Wall of China on our Instagram feeds. Yet where are Asia’s most instagrammable spots? Enjoy this collection of 100 Instagram spots from Armenia to Japan. Allow yourself […]

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The Ultimate Guide to The Shanghai Tower

Posted on 30th March 201916th December 2019by Anna

Everything you need to know about visiting the world’s tallest observation deck. Did you know that Shanghai is home to the world’s tallest observation deck? Whilst the Shanghai Tower may not be as tall as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the observation deck in Shanghai is in fact higher than the observation deck in the […]

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Hong Kong’s Secret Beach

Posted on 30th December 201831st January 2021by Anna
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The Hong Kong peninsular is home to no less than 263 islands. Whilst there are many delights on Hong Kong island and Kowloon, they are also fantastic bases for you to easily hop across to visit a lesser-known outer island. On my final day in Hong Kong, I decided to try and visit Lamma Island. […]

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Best Places to See in China according to Travel Bloggers

Posted on 15th December 201831st January 2021by Anna

There are many incredible places to explore in China. For many the Great Wall of China will be on their bucket list and to see the sparkling metropolis of Shanghai. There are also fantastic hidden gems to be explored and wonderful ethnic groups to meet in this vast country.   Here is a list of 25 […]

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An underrated Weekend Trip to Wuxi from Shanghai

Posted on 16th September 201823rd September 2019by Anna

Ever heard of the city of Wuxi? Neither had I until I needed to escape the busy metropolis of Shanghai. I love Shanghai but after a frustrating week at work, I had an overwhelming urge to escape. I did not want to go too far nor anywhere too touristy such as Hangzhou or Suzhou. With […]

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10 unmissable Hikes in China

Posted on 16th August 20189th November 2020by Anna
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China is a gigantic country. The Middle Kingdom offers a treasure trove of hikes across the country from its colossal Himalayas in the South, holy mountains in its heartland, low lying mountains in the East and of course the Great Wall of China snaking on peaks protecting the North. There are many stunning treks in […]

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One day in the Yellow Mountains

Posted on 28th May 201821st January 2020by Anna
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“To enjoy the magnificence of a mountain, you have to look upwards in most cases. To enjoy Mount Huangshan, however, you’ve got to look downward.” Quote by an ancient Chinese writer. Awful queues and magnificent views is how I would describe my visit to the Yellow Mountains. In my final month of living in Shanghai, […]

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One Day on Tianmen Mountain

Posted on 20th May 201819th August 2019by Anna
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Terrifying skywalks, misty mountains and a gigantic cave awaited me. I was on a cable car, heading up a mountain I knew very little about. My decision to visit Tianmen mountain was a very spontaneous one! After a very early start, a shaky plane ride, feeling slightly ill, I was torn between heading straight to […]

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A Rainy Visit to Suzhou

Posted on 10th February 201817th December 2019by Anna

Suzhou (pronounced Sue – Joe) is a very easy day trip from Shanghai. We went on a very cold and rainy day yet we really enjoyed this water town. This was our first time we had left Shanghai since arriving and our first time buying a train ticket. After a rather eventful day before (a whisky […]

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