How much does it cost to travel to China? is a bit like asking ‘How long is our favorite noodle?’. While it’s not impossible to answer this question, because there are so many variables, it can be hard to give a definitive answer that meets every traveler’s needs. So, to keep things simple, we’ve decided […]
READ MOREBest places to visit in China: The ultimate China tour guide’s list
The ultimate bucket list of best places to visit in China would be as unwieldy as a Chinese New Year dragon if it wasn’t for the input and help from our ever reliable team of travel consultants and guides. Even while international travel remains on hold, we sense the travel dreams for many of our […]
READ MOREFancy a Chinese tea ceremony? Here’s everything a westerner needs to know
A Chinese tea ceremony is synonymous with life in China. Hardly a surprise given that tea has been cultivated in China for more than three thousand years. There’s no doubt that Chinese tea provides many health-giving properties, but the tradition of the Chinese tea ceremony draws more from a desire to create a spiritual and […]
READ MORESearching for the best Chinese tea? Here’s the ultimate top 10 list for aspiring tea connoisseurs
The best Chinese tea? Do this countdown with us Wherever you go in China, you’ll hear claims from locals that the best Chinese tea is to be found in their region. Irrespective of whether it’s north, south, or anywhere in between, it seems claimants for China’s best tea are everywhere. Now we totally understand that […]
READ MOREHow to choose Chinese tea like a local: 8 things to look for before you buy
A little bit like buying a fancy bottle of wine, knowing how to choose Chinese tea like a local can be, well, a little confusing. In fact, because the art and science of tea has a modern history, as well as an ancient one. More recent influences on the maintaining the quality of tea emerged […]
READ MOREChinese Tea: The Elixir of life in all its forms
There is something utterly calming and restorative that arises from the simple act of pouring boiled water onto crisp, tight tea leaves. The sound of water plunging to the bottom of a pot. The slow spread of color as flavor seeps through water. The promise of peace, relief, and calm – if only for a […]
READ MOREReady to celebrate Chinese New Year? This is how we do it!
If you’re traveling in China early in the year, you’ll probably notice a buzz that seems to creep up out of nowhere. Typically composed and reserved as a people, you may even find a sense of anticipation and excitement permeating the air everywhere you visit in China. Well, it’s no surprise. With Chinese New Year […]
READ MOREWhat to eat for breakfast in China: Enjoy the most important meal of the day and eat like a local
Wondering what to eat for breakfast in China? Taking a China tour and confused about the food options? That’s hardly a surprise. China is a vast country and the diversity of cultures and cuisines is one of its many distinguishing features. So how do you know what to eat? Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or […]
READ MOREBeijing Haidilao hotpot: Good reasons to dine in on your China tour
A China tour is hardly complete if you haven’t imbibed the incredibly diverse food offerings that are available in the cities of every region. From peking duck to dumplings , there is quite literally, a whole new world to explore. Among the hundreds of traditional dishes, are some that you simply have to try if you’re […]
READ MOREBest cities to visit in China: The ultimate China tour guide’s list
Best cities to visit in China? Whoa! That’s a tough question to answer. Even for people like us who travel the length and breadth of this vast, diverse, and exciting country to create China tours with beautiful travel memories. So, how do we narrow the list of best cities to visit in China when there […]
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