I can remember our first trip to China like it was yesterday! It was a long flight, followed by nightmarish negotiations at a bus terminal (we spoke very little Mandarin), and an even longer bus journey.
After spending 7 nights in the bustling tourist hub of Yangshuo, arriving in Xingping came as a breath of fresh air – having smaller…
After visiting the more popular sections of the Great Wall we were really looking for a more authentic experience away from the crowds, so we decided to head to Gubeiko. I might add that it was never in our original plans to wild-camp on the Great Wall Of China and it's not entirely legal, however
What better way to start your trip to China than with a visit to the middle kingdom's capital city, Beijing. Here you can get a feel for the rapid modernization of one of China's big cities, while still experiencing the old ways and traditions, which are so deeply rooted within the people that live here.
Guilin is an area of outstanding natural beauty; surrounded by magnificent karst peaks, winding rivers and quaint villages, and is easily one of China’s…