Travel in China Archives - Journeys & Jaunts

Walking in the Mountains | Tiannvshan

Alina Zhang — Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

We have written about the mountains (part 1 and part 2) close to Shenyang where you can escape from the city to get some fresh air. I have personally been to some of the places and just want to share my experience with you. Tiannv Mountain, commonly known as 歪砬子 (Wāi lázi in pinyin, can […]

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Top Beautiful Mountains in Liaoning province – Episode 2

Alina Zhang — Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:25 +0000

Here you can find another top-7 mountains to go in Liaoning province for hiking and simply have a great time. If you have missed the previous episode – click here – and you will know all about the beautiful mountains around Shenyang. Enjoy reading and exploring! 01 沈阳国家森林公园 – 沈阳第一峰 Shěnyáng guójiā sēnlín gōngyuán – […]

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Trip to West China – A trekking tour to Yunnan

Alina Zhang — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:35:48 +0000

When I hear people talking about trip plans, I often hear Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and other attractive Asian countries mentioned. Sure, when you are in Asia, you better take every chance you have to visit as many places as you can. But, did it ever occur to you that China has more to offer besides […]

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Journey to Gansu – Jiayuguan Fort

J&J Team — Fri, 24 May 2019 06:11:53 +0000

If you have read the article Journey to Gansu – Mogao Caves, you should have deduced I’m a big fan of Gansu Province. Today’s article about Jiayuguan Fort will confirm this impression. The province has this wealth of history to share with us, from many dynasties and in many aspects of people’s lives. So, today, […]

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Journey to Gansu – Mogao Caves

Alina Zhang — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:08:03 +0000

Gansu Province and all of China’s Wild West are places few foreign tourists get to see on their first foray into the Middle Kingdom. More’s the shame, since these locations have much to offer the intrepid traveler. One of my favorite sights in all of Gansu would have to be Mogao Caves. Any history, art, […]

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Journey to Hong Kong – Cool Souvenirs

J&J Team — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:02:39 +0000

As mentioned in my blog post on Ways to Waste Money in Hong Kong, the shopping paradise that is Hong Kong lends itself to squandering your cash on unoriginal souvenirs. There are, however, a ton of gifts you can bring back with you that go beyond a silly lucky cat supposed to make you rich […]

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Journey to Hong Kong – Ways to Waste Money

J&J Team — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:53:05 +0000

To me, researching an upcoming trip is almost as much fun as the real thing. It gets me all revved up. When I look at pictures, in my mind’s eye, I’m practically already there. And reading about activities others recommend gets me all antsy to get there already. But sometimes, that sort of anticipation is […]

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Hong Kong – The Basics

J&J Team — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:46:59 +0000

Hong Kong – The Basics Hong Kong is notorious for being one of the most expensive cities in the world. But, no matter your budget, you can still go there and have a lot of fun exploring it. Before we get down to the nitty gritty, though, let’s get our bearings and have a look […]

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