Let me tell you about Shanghai. It is not just the tall buildings. Seeing the sunset behind those buildings is very nice. But the real city is more than that.…
The Colorful Beach in Xinjiang
I arrived at the Colorful Beach in the afternoon. The sun was strong. The land was very dry. The wind blew a lot of dust. I saw the strange landforms…
Why Jiuzhaigou’s Lakes & Waterfalls Top My Travel List
If there’s one Chinese spot that feels like a fairy tale, it’s Jiuzhaigou Valley. Nestled in Sichuan’s mountains, this UNESCO site wows with turquoise lakes, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and colorful…
Nanjing: Where Emperors, Ducks, and Good Vibes Collide
Let me tell you about Nanjing, the city that casually served as capital to six dynasties and now acts like it's no big deal. Tucked along the Yangtze River, this…
The Whisper of Wool: A Tibetan Robe’s Journey
I met her in a sunlit room in Shigatse. She lay folded on a wooden bench, not old, but holding the weight of countless mornings. She was a “chuba”, the…
Panda-monium: A Guide to China’s Living, Breathing Teddy Bears
Let’s be honest, the Giant Panda is very cute. They’re like living teddy bears. They make the whole world want to protect them because they are so clumsy. If you…
Tibet: Where My Phone Died, But My Taste Buds Thrived
Let’s cut to the chase: I arrived in Lhasa thinking I’d mastered “high-altitude survival 101.” Spoiler: I hadn’t. My first mistake? Ignoring the “no shower on day one” rule. My…
My Trip to Wuhan, Three Days in the City of Rivers
Morning sun came through the big bridge. It made the water shine like a thousand diamonds. I stood by the river in Wuchang, feeling the gentle breeze. I saw old…
Chongqing: A City of Mountains and Rivers
Chongqing is a big city in China. It sits on hills. Rivers go around it. The city is known for three things. It has hot weather. It has spicy food.…
Approaching Beautiful Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is in the middle of Henan Province in China. It is a very old city and also a very new city. It has a long history of over 3000…