Commercialization has come to the rice terraces in Yunnan, China. There are now entrance charges to the platforms to view the terraces in places where they are most spectacular. One can imagine this will ultimately lead to the Chinese government paying farmers to simply manicure these rice paddies instead of farming them as they have […]
Photo of the Week: Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Yunnan, China Read More »
Sites like the Jianshui Twin Dragon Bridge are becoming rarer every year. This is the type of place that you have to take the local mini-bus to get to and then show its name written in Chinese to the driver. When he stops to let you off, he needs to point you in the right
Jianshui Twin Dragon Bridge Read More »
View of the Yulong River from Dragon Bridge By Stephen Bugno The karst surrounding Guilin in southern China is famous throughout the world. These limestone mountains have been immortalized in Chinese scroll painting and on the back of the 20 Yuan bank note (used by one-fifth of humanity). Many travelers and tourists prefer to base
Visiting Yangshuo China Read More »
One of the most popular ways to soak up the scenery of Guangxi Province is to take a bamboo raft down the Li River. Yangdi is the preferred starting place and the new fee structure starting January 1st, 2012 requires a 118 RMB (US $19) fee which includes a spot on a four-seat bamboo raft.
Photo of the Week: Rafting on the Li River near Yangshuo Read More »
The shops are all closed up. There’s hardly any foot traffic or cars on the streets. Red lanterns hung around the city add to the atmosphere. But the most noticeable way to tell it’s the Eve of Chinese New Year is by the excessive and near constant explosions of firecrackers. Children light them off. So
Celebrating Chinese New Year in China Read More »
To many people, Macau means one thing: casinos. This little special administrative region of China that was both the first and last European colony in Asia, makes more money from gambling than Las Vegas. It’s a hot destination for rich mainland Chinese. To me it was about visiting an anomaly: a territory with a curious
Photo of the Week: Different Sides of Macau Read More »
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nam Lian Garden, Hong Kong Chi Lin Nunnery is an elegant wooden temple built without nails in the Tang style. Adjacent to the temple is the tranquil Nam Lian Gardens, a reconstruction of a Tang-era garden. Stroll on a curving walkway past pavilions, ponds, hills, and sculpted pines. It is a
Photo of the Week: Chi Lin Nunnery and Nam Lian Garden, Hong Kong Read More »
4 Ways to Get the Best View of Hong Kong Skyline One of the iconic images of all of Asia, the Hong Kong skyline is certainly one of the city’s highlights. There are a few ways to go about getting the best view. I’ll give you my top four picks: 4) From the ICC Tower
4 Ways to Get the Best View of Hong Kong Skyline Read More »
Independent travel tips and inspiration delivered straight to your inbox.
One e-mail per month - No spam. We promise.
