Archive for Category: "Travel Tips"
Ten Unwritten Rules for Travel In China
Rules such as double checking your China visa, having travel insurance and having a practical budget you can stick to are all pretty obvious. There are other less formal and obvious but no less important rules that can make a big difference to your travel in China. These rules are the unwritten rules of travel
Top 10 Essentials Items for Travel In China
Often being prepared and taking the right items with you can make the difference between an experience you would rather forget and an incredible holiday. Here are 10 items that I found to be indispensable for travel in China. 1 – Ebook reader They take up very little room in your backpack, you can download
The Heroes of the Jiankou Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is one of Beijing’s most popular tourist attractions and one of its most dangerous. Of all the sections of the Great Wall of China near Beijing, the Jiankou section is one of the most spectacular and rewarding sections to visit and the most dangerous. Every year dozens of tourists are
How to See Hangzhou on Less Than $230
Hangzhou is an ancient city near the east coast of China just south of Shanghai and is one of the most beautiful cities in China. With so much natural beauty and so many incredible attractions, Hangzhou is one of China’s must see cities just second to Beijing. If you think adding a trip to Hangzhou
How to Hike the Great Wall of China
There is no better way to experience the natural beauty and history of China than hiking the Great Wall of China. Hiking the Great Wall solo can be a little confusing and intimidating so I have put together a how to guide for hiking the Great Wall based on my experiences on the wall. The
Chinese Language for Travel in China
Ever wanted to travel in China but were worried about not being able to speak Chinese and the language problems you’d have? Don’t worry. You are not alone and the language barrier is really not the problem you think it is. Many people have a great time travelling all over China with out knowing the
A Tip for Buying Train Tickets in China
Travel by train in China is safe, convenient, reliable and a great way to see the country and meet people. Buying train tickets is normally easy and trouble free even if you are in China for the first time and don’t speak the language. Occasionally though due to language barriers, or even just perceived language
How to See Beijing on Less Than $200
Ever wanted to travel in Beijing but don't because you think you cannot afford it? Well this blog post is for you. I'm going to show you how to stay in Beijing and see all the main sites in Beijing for less than $200 in US dollars. Those sites are -Forbidden City -Tiananmen -Temple
Tips For Catching Taxis in China
No matter how long you are in China for, where you go or what you do, you’ll find your self catching taxis and experiencing first hand some of China’s best and worst drivers. Your experiences can range from delightful and refreshing to forgettable and hideous and depend entirely on the person behind the wheel who
THe Best Time to Travel to China
When you plan your trip to China and are choosing the best time to go, two key points two take into account are 1) The Weather and 2) Public Holidays Make sure you travel to China when the weather is comfortable and when there are no major public holidays. Weather China is a very large






