The trip that started it all! Back in the early blogging days of 2018, we went on a trip nicknamed “The Big Trip”, to China, Nepal and India. Read all about our backpacking adventures in China here!
Shangrila, located at 3200 meters, greeted us with a chilly breeze, overcast sky, and a slight headache. Taking the evening easy to acclimatize we got to know several travelers, all escaping the cold within the walls of the hostel. A dinner at a Tibetan restaurant was none too overwhelming, but the tea (jin cha) heated […]
These Sichuan highlights are quintessential China. When a Westerner thinks of China, we think Pandas, we think Buddhas, we think yummy food. All of those can be had in Sichuan Province in Western China. Join us at the Panda Research Base in Chengdu. Visit a giant Buddha in Leshan, and end with a true Chinese
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Xian Big Wild Goose Pagoda Our 3rd day in Xian started out by our trip to the “Big Wild Goose Pagoda”. There was a nice park around the actual pagoda complex that was very pleasant to stroll around. Inside, the pagoda itself was closed for renovation, not an uncommon occurrence around here. Once again, for
Xian City and Train Station Xian train station embodied what I feared China might be. It was loud, crowded, dirty, stinky and I couldn’t understand what was going on. Slightly drowsy still from the night, we immediately sought to buy tickets to our next destination. We were directed to four different ticket lines, standing
Exploring Pingyao Our 2nd day in Pingyao was much slower pace and instead of walking we took a couple bikes around for the day. we started by going to the train station to buy our next night’s train to xian. daphna did it by herself and she got confirmation that they were the right tickets
Datong We arrived to Datong on a night train from Beijing. Our first of many to come. 3 tier bunks with us in the middle and bottom ones. The locals get on the train as if they are running with the bulls. It took us some time to get settled into our 7′ by 2′
Visiting the Great Wall from Beijing via public transportation. It was a great experience and fulfilled our expectations and more. To end our time in Beijing we visit the Lama temple and the Temple of Heaven park. We’re ready to head into the country side. Day 4: Visiting The Great Wall from Beijing today was
One long flight, and suddenly this trip is actually happening. Arriving in Beijing airport, heading to a youth hostel and exploring the city. Here’s our first experience in China and what you can expect if you come backpacking in China! How to spend four days in Beijing China. This guide is for backpackers and first
