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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50 Things to do in Shanghai Bucket List
This is the ultimate Shanghai 50 things to do Bucket List! Often travellers in China skip Shanghai or only spend a day or so in the Chinese metropolis as they believe there is less to see and do than in Beijing or Chengdu. However, there are so many things to do and see in Shanghai! […]
Best Places to See in China according to Travel Bloggers
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 […]
An underrated Weekend Trip to Wuxi from Shanghai
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 […]
Quirky and Unusual Things to do in Shanghai
Forget the bund, Yu Gardens and Nanjing Road. You want to see what else Shanghai has to offer. What unusual, quirky and interesting things are waiting to be discovered in this Chinese metropolis? Do you want to find places of the beaten path that not every tourist knows about? Carry on reading as I reveal […]
One day in the Yellow Mountains
“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, […]
An eventful trip to the Shanghai Swimming Centre
My first visit to a Chinese swimming pool Prologue At the start of my time in China when I managed to do very simple things like buying a train ticket or ask for a carrier bag at the supermarket (the first is a lot trickier than the second), I felt very proud of myself. In […]