Category: Travel in Greater China
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Conquering the Great Wall: My Unforgettable Day at Mutianyu
I’ve teased it for long enough, and the wait is finally over! Today, I’m thrilled to share my recent visit to one of the world’s most iconic wonders: the Great Wall of China. Not only did I proudly claim my manhood by climbing all the way to the Hero Platform (the highest tower in the…
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The Chinese Airline Experience in 2025: China Southern (CZ) Review – Economy
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly with a Chinese airline in 2025? – I’ll give you a hint: it’s very comfortable and worth exploring as an affordable option, especially if you want to fly around the Greater China region! From learning how to drink yogurt with a straw to navigating the requirements for a…
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Where Emperors Once Roamed: An Immersive Encounter with the Forbidden City’s Splendor
What if you could step into a city enclosed within another, a landscape where power and artistry reign supreme – could your imagination even capture its magnificence? Let me introduce you to the Forbidden City, a site that left me utterly silent. Now, I have had the privilege of visiting a handful of places in…
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A Traveler’s Introduction to Beijing: History, People, and Perspectives
Greetings everyone! Easter and midterms have passed, so now I have the time to dive fully into my recent trip to mainland China with you all. The first captivating destination I will be covering is Beijing! Therefore, this week’s topic is the city itself, with an overview of what you can expect in the coming…
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Through the Lens: My First Encounters with Beijing and Luoyang (in Pictures)
Hello everyone! If you haven’t figured out from the title what the next destination I will be covering is, then let me spell it out: We’re going to finally explore mainland China! This past week I was in Beijing and Luoyang, two cities which each share significance as capitals of China at some point during…
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Macau: Heritage and High-Rollers
When I stepped off the ferry onto the vibrant streets of Macau I had entered a completely different place, where the echoes of centuries of Portuguese influence mingle with the dazzling lights of a modern gambling metropolis. Macau is unique compared to its neighbor less than 40 miles away, holding a captivating story etched in…
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Two of Hong Kong’s Curiosities: Exploring Kowloon’s Past & a Golden Monastery
This week’s post is just a fun way to wrap up my coverage of my trip to Hong Kong. Today, I’m sharing two particularly fascinating places I visited that aren’t as frequented by tourists: one intimately connected with the history of Hong Kong, and one more quirky in nature. The first is the Kowloon Walled…
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Victoria Peak and the Fading British Legacy of Hong Kong
Welcome to the penultimate post on my trip to Hong Kong! Today, I’m excited to share the breathtaking experience of ascending Victoria Peak via Asia’s first funicular railway, complete with iconic panoramic views. But that’s not all – I also want to chat about the British influence that’s still so present in Hong Kong. You…
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Downtown Hong Kong: Exploring History and Modernity
Remember last week when we were soaking in the breathtaking views of Lantau? Fast-forward a few days, and I had traded cable cars departing the serene heights of Lantau’s wilderness for the concrete jungle of downtown Hong Kong. The transition was swift and, honestly, a little surprising! Let me take you along as I share…
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Exploring Lantau Island: Cable Cars, a Monastery, and one Giant Buddha
I am so excited to begin covering Hong Kong for you all this week! After my gargantuan journey across the Pacific Ocean (and with a lucky 6 hours of sleep thanks to China Airline’s Premium Economy seat), I landed around 10 am and thus had the whole day ahead of me. Not one to waste…
