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Beijing – Last Day of Our Second Trip to China

Last day of our second trip to China This whole day was dedicated for shopping in the Silk Market. I bought hand bags, clothing, jewelries, glasses, scarfs and some gifts for my family. We came back in the evening to our hostel. We slept about 2 hours and then took a taxi to the airport...

November 10, 2013

Hangzhou: Attractions Around The Beautiful West Lake

Today we took the train from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Hangzhou is a beautiful city and most famous for the peaceful West Lake. If you have enough time, come and spend at least 3 days in Hangzhou, there’s plenty to see and do. You can walk around the West Lake easily, but we decided to use...

November 10, 2013

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National Day in Shanghai! What an Atmosphere!

In the morning we took a 5 hours flight from Urumqi to Shanghai. We arrived at Mingtown Hiker Youth Hostel. The hostel is located perfectly in a walking distance from the bund, the subway and Nanjing road. Free wifi and nice English speaking staff. Our rating to Mingtown Hiker Youth Hostel is 8 out of...

November 10, 2013

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Urumqi: Delicious ‘lachman’ noodles

We took a flight from Kashgar to Xinjiang’s capital– Urumqi. We stayed at Green Tree Hotel, which was cheap as a hostel; we paid 180 yuan for a double room. The room was very clean and bed was big and cozy. There is a free wifi but it’s available only at the hotel’s lobby. Staff...

November 10, 2013

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Beijing: Visiting the Great Wall and More Best Activities!

We took an early flight to our last destination for this trip- Beijing. We stayed at Happy Dragon Courtyard Hostel, which was comfortable and in a nice location near the subway, but a bit expensive- we paid 350 yuan per person for a double room. Our rating for Happy Dragon Courtyard Hostel is 8 out...

November 9, 2013

Bejing China Destinations Travel Blog No comments Backpacking Panda

Guilin: Take a Cruise on The Li River

We arrived at Kunming early in the morning and we only had a few hours to kill before our flight to Guilin. We visited Dian Chi Lake, which was nice. At night we arrived at our hostel in Guilin– Backstreet Youth Hostel, the double room was nice and cozy, but no elevator to the double...

November 8, 2013

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Chengdu: Baby Pandas and Red Pandas Are So Adorable!

Chengdu seemed like a huge gray city when first arriving. We were totally tired and it took us two days to overcome our jetlag. We arrived at our first hostel – Sim’s Cozy. This is a nice place and a safe ground to begin the trip in. The room was small but cozy, the staff...

November 5, 2013

China Destinations Sichuan Province Travel Blog 1 comment Backpacking Panda

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Tag Archives: Chinese Cities

Beijing – Last Day of Our Second Trip to China

Hangzhou: Attractions Around The Beautiful West Lake

National Day in Shanghai! What an Atmosphere!

Urumqi: Delicious ‘lachman’ noodles

Beijing: Visiting the Great Wall and More Best Activities!

Guilin: Take a Cruise on The Li River

Chengdu: Baby Pandas and Red Pandas Are So Adorable!

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