There is so much to see and do around Yangshuo, it was impossible to fit it all in the short time I was there. I was however determined to take in its most breathtaking sites, get a good feel of the area and the life of its people.
All around China but particularly around Tiananmen square in Beijing you will come across friendly art students inviting you to FREE art exhibitions held by their universities. But be wary, it’s not what it seems!
In China the art of scamming is taken to a whole new level. Picking out the scam artists from the everyday folk is a difficult task! How do I know…I’ve been scammed!!!
Sick of being cooped up in my apartment in Keqiao I headed up to Jiaxing for a rainy weekend exploring the city.
Shanghai a city of dazzling buildings, bright flashy lights, European architecture, not to mention expensive! This city was a completely different China from China I had come to know!
There’s a particular smell you just can’ t avoid while walking down the streets of Shaoxing. It’s the smell of Shaoxing’s most famous culinary delight, Stinky Tofu.
When in China you most certainly should check out this amazing acrobatic show at the Chaoyang Theatre in Beijing. This video only gives you a taste of how spectacular this show really is!!!
The Great Wall of China, the star of epic historical tales and one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. I thought it would be a nice easy stroll. How wrong I was!!!
I love living in China. I’m surrounded by fascinating quirks everyday that feed my curiosity for culture. The contrast of my neighbourhood is both astounding and interesting. I feel so privileged to live here, see it and experience this whole other life.
Guest writer Jacqui Rivers writes about her adventures at The Harbin Ice Festival. This festival runs annually every January displaying an amazing array of incredibly detailed, huge ice and snow sculptures.
