How to plan your trip in Yuanyang (元阳) the most beautiful rice terraces in China
Read the complete travel guide to organize your trip to the rice terraces of Yuanyang (元阳) in Yunnan, China.
China
In this page you can find all of my articles about China. I’ve also written a comprensive travel guide to China.
The complete travel guide to Yunnan (云南), the most diverse Chinese province
Yunnan is one of the most beautiful and diverse provinces in China. In this article you can find the tops things to do and to see.
Niushoushan Park in Nanjing: the travel guide
Probably one of the most incredible places you’ve never heard of, find out why is it worth visiting this Buddhist park in Nanjing.
Top 20 Things to do and see in Hong Kong
Find out the Top 20 things to do and to see in Hong Kong including the best hiking trails and beaches.
Top things to see in Xuzhou 徐州 and Suqian 宿迁 – Jiangsu Province
Are you looking for something different to do in Jiangsu province? In this article, you can find some helpful info to explore Xuzhou and Suqian, two interesting and less known places.
A day trip to Baisha 白沙 in Lijiang
Baisha is a little old town just 20 minutes from the famous Lijiang Old Town. Find out why is it worth spending half a day here.
Two days in Shangri-La 香格里拉 Yunnan: all you need to know
Are you planning a trip to Shangri-La? In this article you can find all the info you need to visit the old town and the surrounding area.
How to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山 National Park in Yunnan
Are you looking for something to do on a day trip from Lijiang? In this article I explain how you can visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain National Park
Top things to see in Tibet
In this article, I highlight some of the most interesting things to see in Tibet on your first trip.
How to Travel to Tibet: the complete guide
In this article you can read my guide to help you organize your next trip to Tibet.
Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田): the complete guide
In this article you’ll find all the info you need to organize a trip to the rice terraces of Longji in Guangxi Province.
How To Leave Everything Behind And Start A New Life in 2023
How To Leave Everything Behind And Start A New Life! In this article, I’ll tell you about my experience and explain how you can move abroad as well and start a new life.
Puzhehei (普者黑) Travel Guide: top things to do
In this guide I explain how to organize a trip to Puzhehei, just one hour from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan.
A day trip to Mile (弥勒), in Yunnan: top things to do
Just a 30 minutes train ride from Kunming, Mile (弥勒) is a surprisingly nice town. Find out what to see.
‘Lotus Feet’: the last women in China with bound feet
Footbinding: follow me in this reportage as I interview some of the last surviving “lotus feet” women, a practice that lasted for about 1000 years in China.
Day trip to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖), in Yunnan: top things to see
In this article you will find some ideas on what to see and do in Fuxian Lake, Yunnan.
Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) – travel guide: top things to do in the Thailand of China
For a long time one of the remotest counties in China, Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) is a fascinating place. In this article you can find the top things to do in this part of Yunnan.
Yunnan off-the-beaten-track: Maidichong Village (麦地冲村), in Yiliang
Check out my travel guide as I explore Maidichong village (麦地冲村) in Yiliang county, Yunnan.
Best VPN service to use Facebook in China
Find out which is the best VPN to use Facebook and unlock all censored websites in China and in other countries.
Where to photograph the Jacaranda trees in Yunnan
In this article you will find some photos of the beautiful Jacaranda trees in full bloom in Yunnan, China.
The complete photographers guide to Xingping (兴坪) and Yangshuo (阳朔)
Xingping (兴坪) and Yangshuo (阳朔) are two of the best destinations for landscape photographers. In this article you can find my complete guide on where to take the best photos.
Yangshuo (阳朔) and Xingping (兴坪) Travel Guide
Yangshuo (阳朔) and Xingping (兴坪) are two of China’s most iconic places. In this article you will find several useful information to organize your trip there.
Zhangjiajie (张家界) DIY: a travel guide to the scenic spots
Zhangjiajie (张家界) is probably the most spectacular scenic area in China. Find out some of the most interesting things to see and to do in this beautiful place in Hunan.
Yunnan off the beaten track: two days in Yiliang (宜良)
Yiliang (宜良县) it’s a small county in Yunnan famous for the tea, the roast duck and the hospitality of its people. Find out the top things to do and to see.
Shaxi (沙溪) old town: a gem along the ancient Tea Horse Road
Halfway between Lijiang and Dali, you can find Shaxi(沙溪) a beautiful old town. In this travel guide you can find useful info to organize your trip.
Xijiang (西江): a visit to the Thousand Household Miao Village in Guizhou
Xijiang (西江) is the largest village of the Miao minority in Chin. If you are planning to visit this place in this guide you will find some useful info.
Top things to do in Chengdu (other than seeing Pandas)
Are you planning a trip to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in China? Find out some of the things you can do and see in this beautiful city.
The 7 Best Tourist Attractions in Nanjing China
Find out the top 7 things to do and to see in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, in China.
Jiangsu province: the top destinations off the beaten path
Jiangsu is famous for the Grand Canal and its beautiful water towns. Don’t miss this guide if you are planning a trip there.
Things to do in Yunnan: exploring Dali (大理) Old Town
Dali (大理) is one of the most popular destinations in Yunnan. Don’t miss this post if you want to visit the old capital of the Nanzhao kingdom.
Shigu (石鼓): exploring the ancient village along Tea Horse Road
Shigu (石鼓) is an ancient village on the riverbank of the Yangtze river. In this guide you can find some useful info to visit this place.
Exploring Xinjiang, the Far West of China
Xinjiang is often called the Far West of China. Read my post to find out more about this province and see some pictures of the Tuva and Hasake minorities.
The Complete Travel Guide to China
Are you thinking about visiting China? Read this post to find all the info you need to organize a trip to this beautiful country.
Looking for the Snow Leopard in China
Read the story of one of my most incredible trips, while, together with another photographer, we managed to photograph a Snow Leopard.
Lijiang (丽江) travel guide: discover the top things to do
Lijiang (丽江) is one of the most popular destinations in Yunnan. In this guide you’ll find all the info you need to organize a trip there.
Shenzhen (深圳): top things to do in the high-tech city of China
Shenzhen(深圳) is known as the Silicon Valley of China. Read this post to find out what to do in this interesting city very close to Hong Kong.
Two days in Heqing (鹤庆县): discovering the ethnics minorities in China
Heqing (鹤庆县) it’s a small Chinese town. Find out why it’s worth spending a couple of days in this place in Yunnan.
Jiuxiang Caves (九乡): the Travel Guide
Jiuxiang (九乡) caves are among the most spectacular in China. In this guide, I explain how you can organize a trip to this place.
5+1 reasons why you should use a VPN while traveling
In this article I explain what is a VPN, why you should always use one while traveling and which is the best.
China-Vietnam: how to cross the border between Hekou (河口) and Lao Cai
In this travel guide I explain how to cross the border between China and Vietnam from Hekou (河口) to Lao Cai.
Hong Kong: is it worth visiting this city?
Many people love Hong Kong, others don’t like it that much. Is it worth visiting this city? Find out in this article.
Yunnan Snub Nosed Monkey: a conservation success story by The Nature Conservancy
Read about the efforts of The Nature Conservancy to protect the beautiful and endangered Black Snub-Nosed Monkey (also known as Yunnan Golden monkey).
Dongchuan (东川) Red Land in Yunnan: the Travel Guide
In this Travel Guide, you will find out why is it worth visiting Dongchuan (东川), in Yunnan, and when is the best time to go.
Dashanbao (大山包): Yunnan off the beaten path
Dashanbao (大山包) is a remote place in China in the Southern Province of Yunnan. Find out why is it worth a visit and what are some things to do and to see.
The golden fields of Luoping (罗平): things to do
Find out what are some things to do and see in Luoping (罗平), an amazing place in the province of Yunnan in southern China.
Funny and Creepy banners in China during the Coronavirus outbreak
In this article you will find a collection of propaganda banners in China to encourage people to stay at home during the Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: pictures of empty Chinese cities
Here are some photos collected from the web of several Chinese cities completely empty during the Coronavirus crisis between January and February 2020.