Blog de Viajes en China

You can’t talk about Chinese ceramics without taking a very long journey through the dynasties. Porcelain, often considered to be the finest expression of ceramic art, has transcended time and space, and to this day modern people still refer to their beloved porcelain as "china...

La Ruta de la Seda era una antigua red de rutas comerciales que transportaba mercancías, cultura, filosofía e ideas desde China a través de Eurasia hasta el mar Mediterráneo y viceversa. Aunque el término "Ruta de la Seda" es una denominación relativamente reciente, acu...

Tea has a long and illustrious history in China, having originated there more than 4,000 years ago. Legend has it that tea was discovered by Emperor Shen Nong in 2,737 BC when leaves fell into the water he was boiling. Tea is consumed throughout the day, as a substitute for plain...

Having already blogged about how to plan your first trip to China, we thought some information about the top ten places to visit on that first trip would be the perfect accompaniment. As the third largest country in the world by total area, planning your route through China...

China is full of stunning scenery both natural and manmade but a handful of well-known sights - we’re looking at you, Great Wall - do tend to hog the spotlight. In this blog, we introduce a couple of sights that you might not have heard of but are definitely worth including...

For many travelers, food is the highlight of their trip to China. China is home to one of the world’s most ancient and diverse food cultures and for visitors that means that there is always something new to eat and discover! Sometimes it seems like even the smallest towns have...

Travelers have been fascinated with China for centuries, and it’s easy to understand why: an extensive and rich culture born within the borders of breath-taking landscapes and dreamy villages have made this country a shining star. But before we can imagine ourselves climbing...

En los más de 10 años en que la balada de Katie Melua, "Nueve millones de bicicletas", inspirada en Beijing, estuvo en las listas de música, casi todos los expatriados que alguna vez vivieron en la bulliciosa metrópolis se han preguntado si realmente hay nueve millones de...

If you have ever lived in an apartment building of any sort, you will be more than acquainted with the joys and sorrows of living in very close proximity to your neighbors. The inhabitants of the tulou (土楼) in China’s Fujian Province – literally translated as ‘earth...

No visit to China would be complete without a visit to the Great Wall or the Forbidden City but there is no doubt that these popular sights can be a little crowded, especially around the main Chinese public holidays. But never fear - there are plenty of off the beaten path destin...