Travel Notes

Badaling Great Wall VS Mutianyu Great Wall

Which part of the Great Wall should I climb? And how can I get to the Wall

Penalty on organized Wild Great Wall Hiking fined up to RMB 30,000

This month "Standard Administrative Penalties (Trial) assessed by Beijing Cultural Relics Adminstration" goes into effect. The new regulations clearly

Wulan Butong Grassland (Tips, Photos & Map)

Plan your Inner Mongolia tour? 500 km north of Beijing, Ulan Butong is a typical hilly grassland perched on the high lands (Bashang) between the remai...

Bashang, a place of peace and tranquillity

LIVING WITH MONGOLIAN FAMILY AT BASHANG NEAR BEIJING Bashang is the nearest prairie destination to the capital city of China, located about 240 kilome...

Xi’an: An Exotic City with an Undeniable Historical Depth

Xi’an’s Marvelous History Takes the Lead Xi’an is a city that is close to Beijing. This city has a history that is more than 3000 years old. It has be...

A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting the Temple of Heaven

Welcome, international travelers! As you embark on your exciting Beijing tour, a visit to the majestic Temple of Heaven (天坛, Tiantan) is an absolute m...

How to Visit Forbidden City (Tips, Photos & Map)

Dear Travellers, Plan your Beijing tours? Visiting the Forbidden City ( The Palace Museum ) is no doubt one of your travel highlights in Beijing. Then...

Hike from Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling Great Wall

This is our first time hiking from Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling Great Wall on the same day. Idyllic Drive from downtown Beijing to Gubeikou Grea...