Tag: China

Hangzhou – A Relaxing Getaway

Hangzhou – A Relaxing Getaway

Located in eastern part of China in the Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is the perfect place for a relaxing three day visit on a multi-city itinerary. Just an hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train, this mid-sized city (for China’s standards!) is a peaceful escape from 

Shanghai for First Time Visitors

Shanghai for First Time Visitors

Shanghai was the first Chinese city I traveled to and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Ten years ago, even though the city wowed me with its architecture, food, and art scene, navigating the city was a bit of a challenge. In recent years, 

A Gastronomic Journey through Shantou China

A Gastronomic Journey through Shantou China

When gourmands think of food destinations, cities like Puglia, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore probably come to mind. However, if they open their minds (and taste buds), they will realize that they can visit so many deliciously underrated cities. Shantou, a city in the 

What to Expect in China

What to Expect in China

China is fast becoming a hot travel spot for visitors from all over the world and for first time visitors, it can be quite daunting to figure China out. Even though I’ve been there a couple of times, I still get surprised by random observations and experiences. 

Kunming, China: The Good, the Bad and the Wonderfully Wacky

Kunming, China: The Good, the Bad and the Wonderfully Wacky

Kunming, a fairly large city, is located in the Yunnan Province in Southwest China. The city center is like any other mid to large Chinese city, but there are scenic places within driving distance that are definitely worth visiting. Last spring, I spent a week