My secret obsession when travelling is….
…taking photos of windows. Do you have any secret addictions when travelling?
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The Great Wall of China at Simatai reopens
The Simatai section of the Great Wall of China is situated 120 kilometers northeast of Beijing. It’s one of the more remote sections of the great wall that is still accessible as a day trip from Beijing, taking around 2 and a half hours to drive, Read more…
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The best off the beaten track spots in China
1) Guilin – Venture outside Guilin to Yao Mountain for panoramic views of the city. Don’t miss a visit to the Tea Research Institute which was the Royal Tea Garden in the Ming Dynasty. It’s less commercialised than the Tea Institute in Hangzhou and you can have a Read more…
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New UNESCO sites in China
Honghe Hani Rice Terraces 1,300 years ago the Hani tribe settled in this remote corner of southern Yunnan between the Hong River and Ailao Mountain, a beautiful but inhospitable landscape. Traditional farming was not possible on the steep mountain slopes that were sometimes near-vertical, but the Read more…
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The Longest Bridge in The World
The Longest Bridge in The World the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China with a length of 26.4miles (42.48 km) which is longer than the length of the London Marathon (26 miles and 385 yards). You won’t be able to walk along the bridge as there is no pedestrian access expect for emergencies Read more…
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72 hours Visa-free in Beijing or Shanghai
It has been confirmed that from 1st January 2013 UK and US citizens, along with citizens of 43 other nations including most of Europe, will no longer need to obtain a Chinese Visa if they transit through Beijing or Shanghai for 72 hours or less. This Read more…
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High Speed Train between Beijing and Guangzhou
China has set a new world record with the world’s longest high speed train which opened on Boxing Day between the northern capital, Beijing, and the southern commercial hub, Guangzhou (formerly Canton). Every day 155 pairs of trains will make the 1,430 mile long journey linking Read more…
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5 minutes travel guide to China
Visas If you are a British passport holder you will need a visa to travel to China. You can obtain one from the Chinese Embassy in London, and should enclose one passport-sized photograph and the applicable fee of around £30. Please ensure you have a full Read more…
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Hong Kong Island’s top Museums
Are you flying to South East Asia with a stopover in Hong Kong and you have half a day to kill before your next flight? Or, you’ve been to Hong Kong already and seen the major sights, and want something different? Then read this, and keep Read more…
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The Perfect Tour of China
When you book a group tour to China usually there is not much choice about what to see and when. Your day is packed from 8am to 7pm when you are taken to a restaurant where the menu is decided by the government. You are usually Read more…
