Spending 2 weeks in China is enough time to do everything from the Great Wall to a bunch of hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving up the best pan-fried dumplings. But it’ll also just scratch the surface. So here’s how to make the most of your China itinerary.
Want to travel Asia and earn money doing it? Teaching English in China can afford you the trip (and cultural experience!) of a lifetime.
China is a relatively safe country to travel. But it’s also full of adventure, from scenic hikes to interesting street foods. So travel insurance for China is a must.
China is a vast and wild country with a seemingly endless number of regions to explore. But is it safe to travel in China? Here’s everything you should know about traveling to this country full of iconic landmarks and natural wonders.
Curious to know what real, traditional Chinese food looks like? This isn’t that imitation Chinese food you get from the 24-hour Chinese restaurants around the
20 years ago Shanghai was nothing more than another fishing village in China. In a few short decades, Shanghai has undergone an incredible level of
The needles and probes I could at least understand, but the Vasoline on my belly just didn’t make any sense. I was getting an ultrasound
Chinese and English are not easily interchangeable. After traveling all over China, I’ve compiled these photos of some of the funniest signs I’ve seen. Whether
I know. Everybody loves to crack jokes about how the Chinese will eat just about anything, including Scruffy and Po, your Bichon Frise and your
I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into… People often ask how I decide where to go, and I usually stumble with
Stay away from your guidebooks, folks. If you’re researching The Great Wall of China in Beijing, they’ll tell you to go to Badaling or Mutianyu.
The mythical Shangri-La isn’t as mysterious as you think. Shangri-La, or Zhongdian (Xiānggélǐlā, according to modern Chinese), is located in the southwestern Chinese province of
By western standards, China is a cheap and inexpensive place to visit. As I’ve outlined previously, the cost of living like a local in China
The magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)lies in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan on the Jinsha River. Yunnan is diverse, the southern region being
My 40 liter rucksack was packed and I was setting out to explore the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan for ten days. I was an
As I step outside, my throat fills with phlegm. The thick smog pierces my lungs and lingers at eye level. At first I thought all
Ben Davis, the award winning UK photographer who previously graced us with 12 Jaw-Dropping Photos of China has returned for round two, providing TravelFreak with
You wouldn’t be the first person to call me an idiot. After all, I do have a track record of doing some pretty stupid stuff.
I had just stumbled out of the fluorescent lighting of a 27 hour overnight Chinese sleeper train. The morning struck my eyes like a ray
Ben Davis is an internationally published and award winning press photographer. Ben spent six years working for a busy daily newspaper in the UK before
I sit on the small fold out seats by the window. I can barely fit. The train departs with a jolt and babies begin crying.
I don’t even know where I am anymore. Sometimes my location on this great planet of ours doesn’t fully register until that Google Maps pin
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