One Wedding and a Much Needed Holiday
An invite to a friend's wedding took me to Shanghai during Chinese National Day. What a city, strangely European while distinctly Chinese.
Three Countries in a Week
A much needed visit from Mum and Dad combined with a trip to Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen, China.
Yunnan and the Tiger Leaping Gorge
The exquisite Yunnan province, from Kunming to Dali to Lijiang and the Tiger Leaping Gorge.
The Three Gorges
A boat trip through the Three Gorges, finished up with a tour of the dam.
Chongqing beckons
Pandas, ancient Chinese carvings and modern Chinese history. All in a weekend away to Chongqing.
Beijing: The Big City
A weekend trip to Beijing, the capital of China. On the itinerary, a trip to the Great Wall, and a tour of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace.
Temples of Wuhan, and a Christmas away
My first Christmas away spent with friends around Wuhan, including two of the main Buddhist temples, Guiyuan Si and Dongshan Temple.
My “Summer” Holiday
A summer holiday through the beautiful Li Jiang, and into the tourist holiday town of Yangshuo.
Lhasa: At High Altitude
A trip to Lhasa, the Barkhor pilgrim circuit, Johkang Temple, Drepung Monastery and the Potala Palace.
Chengdu
My first Chinese trip away took me to Chongqing, and the Wuhou Memorial Shrine, Jin Li, the People's Park and the Sichuan Opera.