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Pingyao Hanfu Photo

Wearing History: Hanfu Experience in Pingyao and Exploring Linfen City (China Day 3)

We’ve reached Day 3 of our China Travelogue. Today, we would enjoy our second day in Pingyao Ancient City before venturing deeper into the lesser-known places in China. The next destination – Linfen City – would serve as our base for visiting the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall. Check out these earlier posts for a chronological story flow. Once you are […]

Pingyao Ancient City Money Vault

Step back in time at Pingyao Ancient City (UNESCO Gem): Day 2 in China

On Day 2 of our China trip, we would visit Pingyao Ancient City, a well-preserved Chinese city with over 2,700 years of history. As one of China’s four-most preserved ancient cities, this UNESCO site was once a bustling financial centre, brimming with cultural and historical significance. Stroll through its timeless streets, lined with ancient shops, banks, temples, and residences, and

Temple of Heaven China Itinerary

2 Weeks China Itinerary: From Beijing to Xi’An by Train with must-see stops (Day 1)

Hey, I’m starting a new travelogue, detailing my 2 Weeks China itinerary travelling from Beijing to Xi’An, mostly via high-speed train. Stops we would made in between include many small cities that you may not have heard of, such as Pingyao Ancient City, Jie Xiu, Mianshan, Linfen and Hejin.  What’s there to do in these county-level cities in China? Well, if

Mount Hua in China near Xi An

12 China travel tips you must know for hassle-free travel as a foreigner

Hey, travelling to China soon? Here are 12 China Travel Tips you should know before travelling to China.  As you see, travelling in China is quite different from travelling in other destinations. For example, Google Map that we are so dependent on for navigation and reviews would not be useful in China. Also, many websites and apps would not load

Ohori River Fukuoka

Fukuoka Itinerary: What we did in Fukuoka for 3 days (Part 5 – Kyushu Travel)

How did we spend 3 days in Fukuoka? Today, we’ll share our Fukuoko itinerary, which forms the final leg of our 14-day trip on Kyushu island. You’ll see us drive from Kitakyushu city towards Fukuoka, making a complete loop back to the place we begun our travel two weeks ago. We would do lots of shopping, with a light touch

Things to do in Kitakyushu

What to do in and around Kitakyushu City? (Part 4 of Kyushu Trip)

This is Part 4 of our 2-week Kyushu trip. We would be travelling from Beppu to Kitakyushu, bringing us nearer to the starting point of the loop tour – at Fukuoka. To recap, we’d landed at Fukuoka airport 8 days ago, and started our drive towards Nagasaki and further inland to Kumamoto, Yufuin and Beppu.  Part 1: Arriving in Fukuoka

Umi Jigoku

One loop from Fukuoka: What we did in Yufuin & Beppu (Part 3 of Kyushu Itinerary)

We are at Part 3 of our 2-week Kyushu trip and would continue the itinerary from Day 7. You’ll see us explore the quaint onsen town of Yufuin, climb Mount Kuju (one of 100 famous mountains in Japan) and visit Beppu, a city known for its numerous hot spring pools.  For a better story flow, do check what we did

Gunkanjima Island (Hashima Island)

Things to do around Fukuoka in 14 days: Nagasaki for the first leg! (Part 1)

Hi all, we recently spent 14 days in Japan, starting our road-trip from Fukuoka and making a loop through Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu and more towns and cities in northern Kyushu. Let me share the attractions and things to do around Fukuoka.  Did you know? Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. This island is known for ramen, active volcanoes,

What to buy in Japan

25 Things to Buy in Japan that are Affordable & Loved by Locals (2024)

What do we buy in Japan? Today, I’m going to share 25 things to buy in Japan that appeal to both locals and tourists alike. Yes, we are going to skip the touristy souvenirs – those that are so steeply marked-up that locals would shun. So, come take a look and check out the practical and functional stuff that I

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