A Guide to Navigating Chinese New Year
It’s that time of the year again. Dumplings are being made. Red envelopes are being stuffed. Fireworks are being bought up on street corners. All billion and a half people …
Everything You Need To Know About Harbin: China’s Ice City
Up in the northeast corner of China known as Dongbei, you’ll find the city of Harbin. Dubbed the “Ice City” for its bitterly cold winters, the city hosts an annual …
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Preparing to Live in China: Top Things to Know Before You Go
We make lots of decisions in life. Some are small and insignificant, such as what to watch on TV tonight. Others are huge and could have a lasting impact on …
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Shaxi Ancient Town: Yunnan’s Forgotten Trade Hub
Welcome to the last post in our Backpacking Yunnan series! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the other places on the route. It’s a pretty beaten backpacker path starting with …
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In Search of Shangri-la in China
After cycling and hiking in Dali, exploring the old town of Lijiang, and trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge, our Yunnan trip rolls on. Shangri-la is a small town nestled in Yunnan’s northwest corner. It was originally …
Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge
For lovers of the great outdoors and adventure travel, one place that should be high atop your China bucket list is the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan province. This epic hike takes …
Beyond the Old Town: Exploring Lijiang
One of the most popular places to visit in Yunnan province (and China in general) is the Old Town of Lijiang. Famed for its snowy mountain peaks, vibrant ethnic minority culture, …
Dali: A Slice Of Hippie Heaven In China
While China may not be nearly as popular as Southeast Asia or South America with backpackers, that doesn’t mean there aren’t great places there for independent, adventure-seeking travelers. Yunnan province …
Yunnan Province, China: Perfect for Backpackers
What comes to mind when someone mentions China? It’s most likely dirty mega cities or massive crowds. Certainly not established backpacking routes. However, plenty of karst mountains, waterfalls, and lush …
How to Find an Apartment in China
Finding an apartment in China seems easy enough – there are high-rise buildings everywhere you look, after all. Not so fast, though. This is China (TIC), and nothing comes easy. …