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Macau Tower – Views and Extreme Sports

Macau Tower – Views and Extreme Sports

The Macau Tower – Travel Guide Also known as the Macau Convention and Entertainment Center, the Macau Tower is one of Macau’s most outstanding and celebrated landmarks. Home to the best views in Macau, four extreme sports and several over priced restaurants, the Macau Tower is one of Macau’s top tourist sites. Background & Details

A Day In Macau – Casinos, Churches & History

A Day In Macau – Casinos, Churches & History

Hong Kong to Macau and Back in One Day If you are in Hong Kong on a China visa run and you have a day free, what do you do? See Macau. This was my situation last time I was in Hong Kong so I arranged to meet a Polish friend U at Macau’s ferry

Travel and Air Pollution In Beijing & China

Travel and Air Pollution In Beijing & China

Beijing has the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, fantastic food, great shopping and some of the worst air pollution you are likely to come across. How Bad is the Air Pollution in Beijing and China? Extremely bad! On a summer’s day with clear blue skies and excellent visibility the pollution levels

The Best of Hong Kong in 5 Days

The Best of Hong Kong in 5 Days

Hong Kong is full of contrast and contradictions, it is a part of China but it is also independent, it has mountains, deserted beaches and a skyline that rivals New York, it has a culture that embraces both Buddhism and a frantic pursuit of material wealth. With this amazing character, Hong Kong is an incredible

Third Time Lucky at Panjin’s Famed Red Beach

Third Time Lucky at Panjin’s Famed Red Beach

Panjin Red Beach Panjin is a very small city (by Chinese standards) in Liaoning Province that is famed for its gorgeous Red Beach.  After seeing photos of Red Beach that were just stunning and learning that it was nearby, I made plans with a friend Yangdi to travel there. Click here for details of Panjin's

Another China Travel Fail – Changbaishan Mountain

Another China Travel Fail – Changbaishan Mountain

Changbaishan Mountain & The Elusive Heavenly Lake Changbaishan is an incredible mountain range and nature reserve in Jilin Province on the border of North Korea and China. The highlight of Changbaishan is Heavenly Lake, a beautiful lake formed in a volcanic crater at the top of the mountain. For stunning photos and details of Changbaishan,

Visiting a Country Town – Liao Yuan

Visiting a Country Town – Liao Yuan

The country people in the smaller cities, towns and villages are the heart and soul of China with their traditions, beliefs and customs that have been largely unaffected by western influence. A great way to see a different side of China is to visit these smaller of the beaten path towns in the middle of

Express Hong Kong China Visa Run

Express Hong Kong China Visa Run

What is a Hong Kong China Visa Run? With few exceptions every foreigner living in China is here on a visa that last for 3, 6 or 12 months and must be renewed before expiry. Normally renewing a visa is trouble free BUT some times due circumstances beyond our control such as forgetful (negligent) schools

Two Days Hiking Huangshan

Two Days Hiking Huangshan

Hiking Huangshan Huangshan (also called Yellow Mountain) is one of the most beautiful mountains in China, listed as a world heritage site and a must see for anyone travelling in China who likes nature and hiking.  With a maximum height of 1,864 meters, Huangshan is not a tall mountain. Its charm comes from the profusion

Great Wall of China Hike – Jiankou to Mutianyu

Great Wall of China Hike – Jiankou to Mutianyu

Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu on the Great Wall of China Normally when you visit the Great Wall of China, you are seeing just one section of the wall such as Badaling or Mutianyu. The walk along that section will take a few hours and you’ll have a great time and an excellent experience.  Another

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