Backpacking in Fujian Province: Tian Luo Keng Cluster Tulou

Posted By Jonny Blair on January 15, 2015 1 Comment

After visiting our first Earthen Building of the Fujian Tour, our driver dropped us off for a few minutes to check out the views up to the small settlement known as Tian Luo Keng. We had two stops in total for Tian …

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China Train Ticket

5 Crucial Tips for Successful China Train Travel

Posted By Josh Summers on January 8, 2015 2 Comments

If you’re planning a trip out to China in 2015, chances are you’re considering taking a train. This is especially true if you hope to save money while journeying across China. Trains are by far the best way to see …

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China Included on “Around the World in 80 Masks”

Posted By Jonny Blair on December 18, 2014 Comments Off on China Included on “Around the World in 80 Masks”

Here at backpacking in China, we recently came across this cool infographic called “Around the World in 80 Masks” and loved it. Of course the first thing we did was to check that China is represented and of course it …

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Backpacking in Jiangxi Province: Exploring Sanqing Shan

Posted By Jonny Blair on December 16, 2014 1 Comment

When you head to the remote Jiangxi Province you are overwhelmed by the amount of things to do. In my time in Jiangxi I managed to tour 4-5 remote villages in the countryside including Little Likeng and Wangkou (more to …

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A view of Turpan's Emin Minaret in Xinjiang, China

Backpacking in Turpan, Xinjiang | Budget Guide

Posted By Josh Summers on October 10, 2014 1 Comment

Author’s Note: Although we hope to give you a good overview of backpacking in Turpan, Xinjiang in the article below, we also recommend the Turpan Travel Guide for more in-depth coverage of what to do and where to stay here.  …

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Experiencing Dim Sum in Hong Kong

Posted By Agness Walewinder on September 14, 2014 1 Comment

When you finally make it to Hong Kong, there is something you definitely need to try, especially if you’re a travel foodie. Soft and yummy, steamed and healthy, extremely nutritious and healthy – that’s dim sum!  What’s dim sum?  Dim …

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A Guide to Chinese KTV

Posted By Agness Walewinder on September 1, 2014 Comments Off on A Guide to Chinese KTV

When backpacking in China, locals will often invite you for a KTV night. In very simple words, KTV is a kind of bar or club where most of Chinese go to have fun every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. KTVs have …

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Backpacking in Sichuan Province: Chengdu

Posted By Agness Walewinder on August 24, 2014 Comments Off on Backpacking in Sichuan Province: Chengdu

There is a place in China where you can experience a different side of the country – idyllic landscape, challenging hiking trails, spicy cuisine and pandas. It’s Chengdu and it’s located in China’s Sichuan Province. If you ever make it …

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Backpacking in Fujian Province: Touring Gaobei Hamlet

Posted By Jonny Blair on August 15, 2014 1 Comment

Panny and I were on an all day tour of the Earthen Buildings in the Fujian Province of China. After going inside the highly impressive “King of Tulou” (Chengqi Building), we decided to walk up the hill behind it to …

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Backpacking in Macau: Our Top Tips

Posted By Agness Walewinder on August 13, 2014 2 Comments

Surprisingly, Macau is not only about losing or winning money in casinos, dining out in posh restaurants, drinking cocktails and doing shopping. In fact, Macau has a lot to offer in terms of free sightseeing. Yes, it’s even ice cool …

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