Jetting off on a gap year should be all about experiencing new things, meeting new people and generally broadening your perspective on the world and its cultures. A visit to China, therefore, is likely to tick all your boxes and more. There are many reasons to head to the vast Asian country, from its stunning Continue Reading »
For anyone who’s interested in taking the train from Beijing to Ulaan Baatar, I thought it’d be cool for you guys to see what it’s actually like, so here’s a quick recount on my time on the train. Being the budget backpacker that I am, I bought the cheapest, 3rd class tickets for the Continue Reading »
With everyone (rightly) obsessing with the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall in Beijing, China’s Capital has been putting up some pretty funky modern buildings when nobody’s been watching! I’ve spent almost 2 months total in Beijing from my 4 or 5 times visiting here over the years, so Continue Reading »
Beijing is too big to try and see everything unless you have a month or so (like me!), so I thought I’d list some of the stuff you really can’t miss. Along with the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, Beijing’s modern buildings, Donghuamen Night Market and the Silk Market (phew), below are the Continue Reading »
Oh my God, this place is either heaven or hell depending on your point of view. Whatever you’ve heard about China making knock-off clothes, electronics, even food (heard a rumour about fake eggs!) – here is your proof – all 5 air-conditioned floors of it. Now I don’t wanna be too negative because no matter Continue Reading »
If you’re staying in a hostel in Beijing, chances are it’ll be around the city centre, hopefully walking distance from these two iconic areas in Beijing. I’m typing this from my hostel, 400m from Tiananmen, sitting in the 6th floor bar, staring at Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden city are directly opposite Continue Reading »
One of the most visited sights in the world, and the icon of China. The Great Wall is absolutely unmissable if you’re in China. You have to have your wits about you when you’re organizing your trip to the Great Wall though, there are probably more scammers here than at any other tourist site in Continue Reading »
