We all have expectations in our lives; what we want out of life and who we want to become. I believe one of the keys to happiness lies within the management of your expectations towards people, situations or things. If you do not have expectations, you can never be disappointed. Sometimes we tend to believe …
The real adventure comes where we made a journey to Huashan, 120km away from Xi’an city. With an altitude of 2,160 meters (7,087 feet), Huashan is famous for natural vista of steep, narrow paths, and a high mountain range. The entire journey, including trekking on world’s most deadliest hiking trail, can be done in a …
The Terracotta Warriors museum, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a massive collection of life-size terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. They were buried with him around 210 BC as a form of protection in the afterlife. The terracotta army was discovered …
There are so many historical attractions in Xi’an you will be spoilt for choice, as well as deciding where to explore in Beijing. Today, the city bursts with such a great cultures and historical sites; intertwining past and present. I put together my Xi’an – Beijing itinerary to give some glimpse and inspiration when you …
For a first trip to China, travellers often want to see both China’s ancient and modern culture. Beijing and Xi’an offer the best way to explore the imperial and revolutionary past; while Shanghai presents a glimpse of the future. Before we can climb up to the Great Wall of China and being randomly lost in …