Category: travel china
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8 Day Hunan Itinerary: Zhangjiajie, Furong Ancient Town, & Fenghuang Phoenix Village
The Hunan Province of China is not only home to spicy food – it’s also the location of many unbelievably beautiful villages and scenic mountains! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest, to the waterfalls in Furong, to the beautiful river houses and Miao people in Fenghuang, these places will show you a…
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A Three Day Itinerary for Hiking Huangshan
Huangshan is one of the most famous mountains in China and the perfect place to visit for a break from city life . Also known as the Yellow Mountains, Huangshan can be fit into a one, two, or three day trip, depending on how much time you have. I recently visited Huangshan and spent two…
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A Guide to Huangshan: The Yellow Mountains of China
If you’re looking for an adventure outside of the big cities in China, Huangshan Mountain is the perfect destination. Located in the Anhui Province, Huangshan became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 and is well-known for its sunsets, hot springs, and granite peaks. Huangshan literally means “yellow mountains” in Chinese and is often the…
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Dragon Burn 2019: Burning Man in China
For the Labor Day holiday in China this year I did something a bit different than my usual China travels: I went to Dragon Burn, China’s regional Burn event! I knew very little about Burning Man beforehand; I knew we’d be camping in the woods for several days and needed to bring enough food and…
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Living in China: Big City VS. Small City
When you’re moving to China and trying to choose which city to live in, the decision can be a little overwhelming! There are more than 600 different cities in China, each having their own dialects, foods, and customs. There are big, well-known cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where it’s easy to find English speakers, other…
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6-Day Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Itinerary
Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang are two of the most beautiful places to visit in the Hunan Province of China! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest to the beautiful old houses built alongside the river in Fenghuang, these two sites offer incredible views and two unique travel experiences in China. Because of their close…