Visiting the Great Wall of China from Beijing

How to Visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing in 2024

How to Visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing in 2024 Getting from Beijing to the Great Wall of China can be done 2 ways. Either independently (saves cost but takes more time, read below to see how), or you can book a tour from Beijing...

trans mongolian train from beijing to ulaan bataar

Taking the Train from Beijing to Ulaan Baatar, TheTrans Mongolian

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 bo...

4 Awesome Modern Buildings to See in Beijing

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 alm...

3 Temples Not To Miss in Beijing

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 building...

Buying Stuff at the Silk Market in Beijing, the home of counterfeit goods?!

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-conditione...

Visiting the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China

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, sta...

Seeing the Great Wall of China in Beijing

Seeing the Great Wall of China from Beijing is the easiest way to see one of the 7 wonders of the world. I BLOGGED EXACTLY HOW TO DO THAT HERE. One of the most visited sights in the world, and the icon of China. The Great Wall is absolutely...