China is a country of superlatives. Everything is bigger and on an enormous scale! The people are ready and working hard for a better future. You can see it everywhere, in companies, the government and architecture. Continue Reading
798 Art Zone (or district), comprises of a complex of 50-year-old decommissioned military factory buildings, it boasts a real unique architectural style, so impressive to see. It is located in the Chaoyang District Continue Reading
A summer palace, for holidays and time off work – sounds perfect! The Emperor thought so too. It is the biggest garden in China! Also called “Yi He Yuan”, which literally means “the Garden of Continue Reading
We wanted a hike, we heard of hiking the great wall, we were in Beijing… WE HAD TO DO IT! Organised again by Catherina Lu Tours, we set off early, to avoid the traffic, and head to the much recommended (and Continue Reading
The Yonghe Temple represents the “Palace of Peace and Harmony”. It is also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, or popularly as the Lama Temple. It is a beautiful place, right amongst the city, a temple and Continue Reading
Hutongs, are a type of narrow streets or alleyways, which used to be common in Northern China, especially Beijing. The alleys are usually formed by lines of ‘siheyuan’, which are traditional courtyard Continue Reading
There it was, in the sport hotel’s schedule: “Sunday morning, group ride with other triathletes. Long ride, 110 kilometers.” That would also be my longest ride ever! First step: bike rental [at the Thanyapura sport Continue Reading
Where to next? We had that great problem of not knowing where to go from China. In North Korea, we were recommended Thailand, in particular a training resort, Thanyapura. We did our research, and after learning it Continue Reading
Next stop, the Forbidden City! We were so intrigued by this place! On entry, the colours were so beautiful, we were excited to explore. This ‘city’ was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty Continue Reading
