The morning fog cleared, and the Yulong River woke up. Bamboo rafts moved through the jade-green water. The boatman’s pole made a soft “tap” sound. It was like opening a…
Walk into Sichuan
The silk pipes in Jincheng are flowing day by day, half into the river and half into the clouds. Sichuan, this ancient and young land, is like a colorful painting…
A Traveler’s Guide to Chengdu Culture, Cuisine and Slow Living
A Traveler's Guide to Chengdu Culture, Cuisine and Slow Living Chengdu always brings to mind those lovely pandas. Additionally, visiting the panda base is very interesting, but if you come…
Ascending the Great Wall, Experiencing an Ancient Miracle
This trip to Beijing has been immensely rewarding, and one of the most unforgettable experiences was hiking the Great Wall. There’s an old Chinese saying: “He who has not been…
In Tibet, Heaven Meets Earth
I’ll never forget the moment I first laid eyes on the prayer flags—countless pieces of colored cloth, fluttering wildly against a sky so blue it felt surreal. Each flag carried…
Lanzhou，A Cultural Journey Along the Yellow River
Lanzhou，A Cultural Journey Along the Yellow River There’s a certain magic to Lanzhou that reveals itself slowly—like the steam rising from a bowl of hand-pulled beef noodles on a crisp…
Huangshan’s Winter Magic
There’s a moment atop Huangshan—China’s legendary Yellow Mountains—when the world turns still, and frost crystallizes into poetry. I remember my first winter hike there years ago, breath misting in the…
7 reasons to travel with a family in China: an unforgettable adventure
7 reasons to travel with your family in China: an unforgettable adventure A sunny morning in Yangshuo, say hello to you! I'm Alex, and watching the local fishermen on the…
Traveling with children no longer poses a hassle!
Alex will make your trip through China enjoyable for all the right reasons! Family trips should be filled with laughter and happiness; unfortunately, they often turn exhausting due to tedious…
Explore China beyond the Great Wall! Uncover Yunnan’s hidden gems with Alex.
While most visitors to China focus on seeing only its iconic sights - like the Great Wall and Forbidden City - I want you to explore deeper into its culture,…