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Vacation in China : Highlights & Travel Tips
China is a destination of extraordinary scale and contrast, where ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and fast-moving modern cities come together in one trip. Travelers are drawn by the chance to walk along the Great Wall, explore imperial landmarks in Beijing, see the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, cruise the karst scenery around Guilin, and experience the energy of Shanghai’s futuristic skyline. What makes China especially rewarding is its diversity: one journey can include mountain villages, Buddhist temples, giant pandas in Chengdu, world-famous cuisine, and vibrant cultural traditions that vary widely by region.
For travelers, the highlights go far beyond iconic sights. Food is a major part of the experience, from Sichuan hotpot and Cantonese dim sum to hand-pulled noodles and street snacks in local markets. High-speed rail makes it practical to cover long distances efficiently, but the country is vast, so planning a realistic route is important. Visitors should be prepared for language barriers outside major tourist areas, use translation and payment apps where possible, and check visa requirements, local holiday periods, and weather conditions in advance. Comfortable walking shoes, flexible planning, and booking major transport and attractions early can make a trip through China much smoother.
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Best time to travel China
The best time to visit China is generally from July to November, with August, November, July, and October standing out as the most popular months based on travel demand. These months tend to offer the strongest traveler interest and a good mix of sightseeing opportunities, though it is wise to book early for August, October, and November because popular destinations can be especially busy.
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A very special library
On our third day in Hangzhou, the strongest wave of the typhoon's tail hits, which is why I have planned museum visits for the entire day. To give a heads-up, the museums have...
Arrival in China
How else can a vacation start other than with trouble with Deutsche Bahn? The P+R parking lots were basically full by the morning, and I awkwardly squeezed the car next to a...
Day 16 - 19: From Panjin to Shanhaiguan to the Great Wall of China
Back at the Bohai Sea, we follow the coast to the Great Wall...
Day 14 - 15: From Yantai via Dalian to Panjin/Yingkou
Crossing the Yellow Sea to Dalian by ferry, then continuing north...
Day 13: With headwind from Penglai to Yantai
We are approaching Yantai's beaches...
Taoyuan - Shanghai - Hong Kong - Frankfurt: My journey home via China
Yesterday I finally set off towards Germany. My first stopover was Shanghai, as I wanted to pick up my luggage here. So I'll tell you a little bit about what it's like here. We...
Moving into my apartment
The UBER driver
Hong Kong - Mega City and connection between East and West
After leaving Singapore, our new destination is Hong Kong. The city has been a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the sovereignty was...
Hongkong is calling
Good evening, Greetings from still 26 degrees warm Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (00:00 now 😛) After our slip-up last night, we weren't amused when our alarm clock went off at 06:45🙄🙄 but...
The first step towards mainland China: Hong Kong
30th December 2017 to 7th January 2018. The journey from Cambodia to Hong Kong went smoothly. My ears didn't like it, but what can you do. My plane arrived in the evening and I...
Between Japan and Hong Kong
This time there is a quick run-through of the past few weeks. I'm already on my way to the airport again, or now, at the time of publication, I've already landed in Hong Kong...
Shanghai: Tradition and Modernity
Now, after more than 80 days on my journey, it's time for the Asian cities. First on the list was Shanghai, followed by Hong Kong a few days later. I was particularly excited...
Weihnachten auf der Mauer
Mit Besuch aus Deutschland über die Weihnachtsfeiertag in Peking
May 12 Shanghai
Shanghai has become amazingly beautiful since we were here 20 years ago, with a lot of greenery, flowers on all the highways, clean, no litter on the ground. And of course, it's...
Unexpected health problems while traveling – What to do when you can't get medication?
Traveling is supposed to be for relaxation.But many have experienced it: You look forward to vacation, and suddenly your body decides to "rebel".Headaches, stomach issues,...
Acclimatization
Skyline - the tower is way on the right (I think you should go up, it's only €20)
Liangzhu - Chapter Three: A Jade Artwork Whose Purpose Remains Uncertain to This Day
In the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, I now enter an exhibition hall where a scene of working people in Liangzhu 5000 years ago is depicted along the entire length, incorporating...
Road Traffic and Electric Cars in China
I previously wrote a few lines about Chinese road traffic last year (Blog link: Road Traffic in China), and now I can probably continue this story every year. However, I'm...
Liuhe Pagoda
I have already mentioned that on our first sunny day in Hangzhou, we will visit the Liuhe Pagoda. It is an absolutely recommended destination, but only those who are very fit...
General Yue Fei
From the Xiling Bridge at West Lake in Hangzhou, it's only 500 meters to our next destination: the Yue Fei Temple. But what does 'only' even mean in this weather?! The trees...
The former residence of Hu Xue Yan
The influential businessman Hu Xue Yan lived from 1823 to 1885. As a young man, he started as an assistant in a money house and, with the help of Wang You Ling, the salt magnate...
Leifeng Pagoda
With the escalator to the pagoda
Train Journeys in China
then car no. 10 stops there, with higher car numbers to the left and car no. 1 to the right. When the train is released for check-in, access gates are used with the ID card...
Xunzi Mausoleum
The highlight of my trip to China in 2023 was visiting the Xunzi Mausoleum in Lanling. Xunzi (荀子) lived from around 300 BC to 239 BC and was the most significant philosopher of...
Day 5 to 7: From Qikou to Kenli via the Yellow River
We are getting closer and closer to our next destination, the Yellow River, and it will take us three days to get there...
Day 4: Flat from Binhai to Qikou
We leave the sea and continue heading south...
Off to the South...uh North!
On June 21st, my (Anna's) first business trip to China took place. Early in the morning, we flew from Wuxi to Shenyang and were picked up by a colleague there. Our destination...
Knocking on heaven's door
What a day! Obviously the jet lag got us. After falling asleep immediately yesterday, we woke up again at 2:30 am and couldn't fall back asleep. We finally fell into a deep...
Welcome to Hong Kong
My first day in Hong Kong. Yeah! Instead of jumping up and starting an extensive sightseeing tour, I turn around comfortably on the sofa and close my eyes for another half an...
China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin Region)
The first seven days in China we spent in Beijing. Compared to Russia (apart from Moscow) and Mongolia, China is a country with a long history. This is evident in the beautiful...