Jinshanling to Gubeikou Hike | Walk the Great Wall of China Without a Guide
Walking along the Great Wall of China for hours, following the mountain ridges and crossing sections where you barely encounter another traveller, is a very different way to experience one of the world’s most famous landmarks. The Jinshanling to Gubeikou hike combines restored sections of the Great Wall, original stretches and rural trails over approximately […]
4 Days in Harbin | Winter Itinerary and Things to Do
Harbin is much more than its famous Ice and Snow Festival. It’s a fascinating city all year round, with a mix of Chinese and Russian influences that goes far beyond its architecture. Its food scene and cultural heritage are well worth exploring, but add giant snowmen, ice sculptures and a completely frozen river, and Harbin […]
Where to Stay in Harbin: Best Areas and Hotels for the Ice and Snow Festival
If you’re planning a trip to Harbin to experience the famous Ice and Snow Festival, choosing the right place to stay can make your trip much easier. Harbin has plenty of attractions worth visiting, but they’re spread across different parts of the city, and getting around in the middle of winter isn’t always the most […]
How to Visit the Great Wall of China at Night and Gubei Water Town from Beijing
Visiting the Great Wall of China at night, in the Simatai section, was one of the most special experiences I had in China. Before doing some research, I had no idea there was a section illuminated after dark. Seeing the towers and the Wall lit up, with hardly anyone around, was spectacular. Gubei Water Town […]
Where to Stay in Beijing | Best Areas & Neighbourhoods for Every Travel Style
Beijing’s scale is something you can’t fully grasp until you set foot in it. We are talking about a metropolis of over 21 million people. It’s definitely not a city where you want to wing it; picking the wrong area to stay can easily cost you two hours of travel time every single day on […]
How to Visit the Great Wall of China | Best Sections & Tips
The Great Wall of China is one of those places everyone dreams of visiting. And the truth is, once you’re in Beijing, getting there is relatively easy. But there isn’t just one entrance or one way to explore it. There are different sections, some very touristy and others much quieter, and choosing the right one […]
