Blog Tag - Travel

Nanjing: Why You Should Visit China's Southern Capital
Nanjing will forever hold a special place in my heart as it's where I lived when I first came to China over ten years ago, studying there from 2011...
Expats & Visitors Rejoice: Upgrades to Digital Payments are Here
It’s a new era of payment convenience for international residents in Beijing and visitors to the capital city. A series of updates to Weixin Pay (a...
Spring has (Finally) Sprung! Here's Where to See Blossoms in Beijing
Today (Mar 21) is traditionally celebrated as the official start of spring and if you've been out and about recently you might have noticed that...
Even More Sleeper Trains From Beijing to Save Time and Money
We’ve already taken a look at a fair few places that you can get sleeper trains to from Beijing and now we’ve got even more for you!  Remember,...
Save Time and Money With These Sleeper Trains From Beijing
With Chinese New Year just about one month away (Feb 10) it’s a good time to start planning your travels! A great way to save both time and money...
China Travel News You Might Have Missed, Dec 12
China Slashes Visa Fees to Boost International Tourism: In an exciting announcement on Friday, the Chinese government unveiled plans to reduce visa...
Swissôtel Launches New Swiss Vitality Breakfast
Whether or not you’ve had the opportunity to visit the Alpine nation of Switzerland, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with images of its pristine,...
China Travel News You Might Have Missed
Hainan Airlines Boosts Manchester-Beijing Flights and Starts Boston-Beijing Service: Hainan Airlines is set to augment its service between Manchester...
Why High-Speed Rail is Outpacing Air Travel in China?
The high-speed rail route between Beijing and Shanghai has recorded an impressive profit of RMB 5.1 billion in the first half of 2023, the surge in...
Among the Clouds: Gasa Township and the Origins of Dai Culture
I dozed off as the minibus sped along the green slopes of south-central Yunnan. Shortly after passing the sleepy town of Xinping, we arrived in Gasa...
Why You Should Escape the Urban Jungle to Shangri-La
At over 3,000 meters, you might at first feel lightheaded when arriving in Shangri-la. The sensation could be altitude sickness but also the thrill...
Get Lost in Kunming: Yunnan's Underrated Capital City
Even before I arrived in China, I had heard nothing but praise for Yunnan. This land South of the Clouds lives up to the literal translation of its...
May Holiday Mania: Soaring Skies and Ticket Prices
As reported by the China Securities Journal, there has been a tremendous surge in travel demand during this year's May holiday, resulting in a...
Whirlwind Travel Is Gaining Popularity, But Is It Worth The Rush?
Imagine exploring numerous picturesque locations in a single day in a new city, catching a few hours sleep, then returning to work after a train ride...
Post-Zero Covid Travel: Getting to Taipei, Hong Kong & Back Again
When the news hit in late December that the Chinese government would readjust the Coronavirus to a “Category B” infectious disease from Jan. 8...