A hostel in a great Chinese city opposite a distinctive bell tower. How does the memory treat it?
Tag: Xi’an
Xi’an – Through My Lens
Xi'an is the perfect example of a large Chinese city that has mixed modernity in with perfectly preserved history. The city walls encase the 'old and new town', whilst outside it there are more tall apartment buildings than one can count. It's the city you jump off from to see the Army of the Terracotta …
Travel Video – Changing China
Good Monday to you! Today the week starts with an old travel video - not from my most recent trip but from back in 2011 when I visited China for the second time. I explore Hong Kong, move on to the wonders of Yanshuo and the surrounding area, then to the big city that is …
Accommodation Review – China
Howdy all. This week I continue on my accommodation reviews looking at China. I stayed in three different cities/towns whenst I was there – Yangshuo, Shanghai and Xi’an. All in all I was actually really happy with all my budget digs in China. I managed to get a single room for myself all under 200 …
Seven on Sunday – Reasons to Visit China in 2016
Well, despite economic issues that are sending rumbles through the world in the first month of 2016, it is probably the best time ever to visit the amazing country of China. With well over a billion souls, history to rival and dwarf most others, natural beauty and more, China is simply a country with it …
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Sunday Spotlight – Xi’an
It being Sunday means it’s time to shine the spotlight on another city. Today we go inland into China to the citadel of Xi’an. Xi’an is a fast growing city and a half, as are many places in modern China. As I came in from the airport (after my delayed and eventful flight on Spring …
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