Tour Beijing Journal
Field notes from Beijing and beyond: routes, photos, small cautions, and practical ideas for travelers who like to know the road before they go.
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Last night we wandered Shangri-la's old town - Dukezong (独克宗), having an authentic glimpse into the cobbled lanes and looking for a place to grab our...
Around 3:40 pm, 13 October, we leave the earthly paradise - Pudacuo ( or Potatso 普达措 ), and drive up to the road back to the downtown of Shangri-la an...
Situated 136 km to the southwest of Chengdu, Ya'an (雅安) is a jump-off point to further travel to Hailuogou Glacier, the West of Sichuan, Yunnan and Ti...
Plan your Lijiang Tour? Lijiang, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is a place blessed with fresh air, clear streams and breathtaking snow m...
Plan your Kunming Tour? Located 140km north of Kinming city center, dubbed as "God’ Palette", Dongchuan Red Earth (红土地) is a rising star, attracting m...
Plan your Yunnan Tour? Kunming as its capital, Yunnan Province is located in the southwestern China bordering Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos with Tibet to...
The Famous Western Hills in Kunming is Steeped in History Not far from Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province is the Western Hills formed by three hills....
Yunnan Ethnic Village Captures the Very Essence of China Among all places of interest in China, one that stands out immediately is the Yunnan Ethnic V...
Tiger Leaping Gorge Promises an Extraordinary Trekking Adventure There are many places in China that are known for their natural beauty. But the sense...