About the China Landmarks China is a vast country with a history dating back over 3,000 years. As such it’s no wonder that there are so many world-famous China landmarks. Take a journey with us through the Middle Kingdom, and be sure to add some of these famous...
The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking in Kazakhstan Backpacking in Kazakhstan can be hugely rewarding for the intrepid traveller and doesn’t have to cost the earth either. Below I will tell you all the tips I have accumulated on my many trips backpacking this vastly...
Is Xinjiang safe? Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the troubled province in far north-western China is often in the news, but for all the wrong reasons. I have travelled through Xinjiang on many occasions over the past six years on my way between China and home in...
In this guide we will discover some of the top things to do in Harbin, China’s frozen northern city on the border with Siberia. Where is Harbin Harbin Map Harbin is located in China’s far north-eastern Heilongjiang Province (the area is also sometimes referred to as...
A guide to Buying Train Tickets in China In this article we will discover how to buy train tickets in China. From online to at the station, we will cover everything you need to know to plan and book that perfect train trip in the Middle Kingdom! China has one of the...
About the Harbin Ice and Snow World Harbin Ice and Snow World is part of the larger Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival that runs from late December until March every year in northern China. It houses a collection of famous buildings from around the...
