After a bit of a break, it’s back my series of post of Southern China and Tibet. I’m picking up where I left off, Day
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Southern China and Tibet – Day 8: Lhasa to Gyantse
0830: It’s day 8 of our 12 day trip across Southern China and Tibet. It is a relatively early start. Today, we are leaving Lhasa
Southern China and Tibet – Day 7: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
Today was arguably the most important day of our Southern China and Tibet trip. We were going to see the Potala Palace and the Jokhang
Southern China and Tibet – Day 6: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
0700: I woke up with a really bad hangover – then remembered that I was actually in Tibet, suffering from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It
Southern China and Tibet – Day 5: From Chengdu to Tibet
It’s day 5 of our grand tour of Southern China and Tibet (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4) Today, we
Southern China and Tibet – Day 4: From Yangshuo to Chengdu and Spicy Hotpot!
On Day 4 of our trip, we said goodbye to Yangshuo and travelled to Chengdu (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). There’s not
Southern China and Tibet – Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces
On day 3 of our trip, we headed out to Longshen, to see the famous Longji rice terraces. Built into the mountain slopes of Southern
Southern China and Tibet – Day 2: Yangshuo
Today was a day I wished I had learnt to take good photos and had a proper camera. It was the second day of our
All you need to know about: Impressions – Liu San Jie
We attended a performance of the Liu Sanjie show in Yangshuo on our recent trip to China, and it was incredible. The show is not
Southern China and Tibet – Day 1: Guangzhou
My story begins when we arrived in Guangzhou International airport about 10 o’clock at night. The flight was smooth and uneventful, and landed early. But,
Southern China and Tibet: Itinerary and Highlights
In April, I took a trip of a lifetime to Southern China and Tibet. I will be doing detailed blog posts about the trip in
Great Hotels: Ullagalla Resort
The Ullagalla Resort, without a doubt, is the most luxurious hotel I have ever been to. This is a boutique hotel in the cultural triangle of
How to Plan Your First Trip to China: Part 3 – Tips and Things to Know
In the previous couple of weeks, I looked at how best to visit China for the first time, and a one week itinerary. In this,
How to Plan Your First Trip to China: Part 2 – One Week Itinerary
When I told people my first trip to China is only for week, they all asked the same thing. Is one week really enough to
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