Your Practical Guide to China

After living in China for four years, I found myself answering the same questions from people who were planning a trip to China. So I wrote this post as your pr...

Wuzhen – my Favorite Water Town in China

My first  visit to Wuzhen Water Town was during the traditional International Theater Festival in October. I could not believe I was in China! The atmosphere i...

Datong: Old town, Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes and more

One of the most exciting destinations in China is Datong, in Shanxi province. Datong, in Chinese terms, is a small city with over three million inhabitants. It ...

A Review of Harbor Grand Hotel Hong Kong

There are two Harbor Grand Hotels in Hong Kong. The one I am reviewing is located in East Hong Kong, which is a few minutes walking distance from Fortress Hill ...

A Small French Island in Beijing

I have to confess, I love Chinese food, but I cannot eat Chinese breakfast because I need my toast, butter and jam with a cup of real coffee in the morning. I...

Some Additional Tips for Your Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong always knows how to surprise you, and if you intend to visit for a weekend or longer, I have some tips that you might find useful. My biggest and mos...

Chengde Mountain Resort: an Ultimate Guide

If you go to Beijing for longer than two or three days, you need to visit some exciting places that are relatively close. A very attractive spot is Chengde Moun...

Why You Have to Visit Yellow Mountain When You are in China

Of all the notable mountains in China, Yellow Mountain, or Huangshan Mountain, is the most famous and the most loved. You will find this mountain range in Anhui...

Have a Look at These Amazing Places of Worship in Beijing

Tourists in Beijing usually visit the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple and the Temple of Confucius. They all are great and included on all tourist itineraries,...

Why I Prefer Chinese High- Speed Trains to Planes?

China is really a continent in itself. Traveling between provinces sometimes takes longer than traveling between European countries. China has changed my percep...