Boston’s Chinatown: An Uncommon Treasure
Jacqueline Church reports on the food, the shopping and the sightseeing in Boston’s vibrant Chinatown district.
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China: Beijing for Beginners
By Jemima Price “What is that?” Jennie asked me pointing to what looked like vacuum-packed sick in a bag. We were shopping in a small grocery store in Beijing, trying for the life of us to find some kind of food we recognized. We left empty-handed. Arriving in China is a bit like arriving on…
China: A Wonderful Family Destination
By Moumita Deb “Oh Mamma, are we really going to see Pandas?” asked my six-year-old son, Soham, goggle-eyed with excitement, as we discussed our vacation to China with our two children. For both our children, China was synonymous with cuddly Pandas and the Great Wall, and they couldn’t wait to see both. Ever since I…
Grasshopper Adventures: Photography in China
Expert photographer Ewen Bell and travel operator Jason Williams have teamed up to form Grasshopper Adventures to help travelers hone their photography skills while touring China.
Hiking Along the Great Wall of China
Fiona Tunstall describes hiking along little known sections of the Great Wall of China with BJ Hikers and meeting many interesting locals along the way.
Shanghai: Cutting Edge of China’s Economic Miracle
Shanghai China: Steenie Harvey reports on the economic boom in Shanghai and tours this fabulous HUGE megacity and destination in China.
Kashgar, China: The Market at the Top of the World
By Jessica P. Hayden We woke up early, at least by vacation standards, to make it to the Sunday Animal Market in Kashgar. Showered and more or less awake, our group of three (none of whom speak Chinese or Uighur) jumped into a taxi and managed to point to the right spot on the map,…
Getting Sick in China: A Traveler’s Challenge
The author gives advice on what do to do when you get sick in China, and warnings against their reuse of hypodermic needles and other hazards.
Teaching in China
Adjusting to the stares, attention, and the endless fascination with exotic Western Women By Charlotte Turner If you are looking for a unique way to live and breathe an alternative culture, let me tell you now; teaching English as a second language is one way to do it. I taught six hundred Chinese students under…
Watching the Tourists at China’s Yangshou
China’s Funny Pointy Hills in Yangshou are a famous tourist destination…but the fun part is watching the tourists watch the hills, and the river cruise.
From Guiyang to Kunming, China
A trip between Guiyang and Kunming, China. Experience food such as sticky rice, scenic beauty, Hongguo, and livestock animals.
Penang’s Chinese New Year Extravaganza!
Experience the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year in Penang, Malaysia. Join the festivities and create lasting memories in this cultural paradise.