Hike up TV Hill in Yangshuo
The hike up TV Hill was recommended to us by our hostel owner. It’s only a short 35 minute walk, but it’s all up hill and you need a good level of fitness. We...
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Scooter: best wet weather activity in Yangshuo
When we first considered activities we never thought that a scooter in Yangshuo would make it on the list. The way in which the Chinese drive makes me nervous at the best of times! ...
Cooking up a storm with Ethan
I’d read that a popular activity in China was the local cooking class. So while we were having some down time in yangshuo (and the weather was a bit wet) I decided to book...
Yangshuo: still a must-see destination
Yangshuo was one of the destinations we were most looking forward to in China. Namely because Keith and I enjoyed it so much when we visited 11 years ago. But also, the scenery around...
Longji Rice Terraces with kids
We decided to spend a couple of days exploring the Longji Rice Terraces near Guilin. Keith, who enjoys his photography, wanted to capture the sunrise and sunset pictures in this region. It was depicted...
Guilin – a stepping stone to better things
Our stopover in Guilin was only for one night, to book and arrange our Li River boat tickets (which we actually decided against – I’ll tell you more later) and arrange our transport to...
Huangshan Scenic Area, China
When we first booked Huangshan we did little more than book the trains. We guessed we would have a better idea of national parks after we had visited Zhangjiajie so waited before we booked...
Hangzhou and West Lake
Sometimes you look at a picture and think, yes, I’d like to go there. That was our first impression of West lake in hangzhou. The area suggested cycling and walking around the lake with...
Zhouzhuang water town (near Shanghai)
When we first looked at Shanghai we saw that there were day trips to some ancient water towns. These are all based near a town called Suzhou. But let me tell you, Suzhou is...
Shanghai – a fleeting visit
After some peace and tranquility and finally getting some village life, it was time to head back to the city! This time we were heading for Shanghai! It was a pit stop and a...
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