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Chongqing Province Posts

Spice, mountains & Fog

Chongqing, China is the city of spice,  mysterious mountains and oppressive summer humidity. It's a chaotic city, full of winding roads and

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If you have the time to go a little out of your way and check out the Dazu Rock Carvings in the Chongqing Province

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Not far from Chongqing city, Wulong certainly isn’t on the radar of most foreign travelers in China, but it’s still a hotspot

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The Huayan Temple in Chongqing is a beautiful, off-the-beaten-path temple to visit, and takes about 2-3 hours to peruse the whole area.

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Sichuan Province Posts

More spice & Hiking

Emei Shan, one of the four sacred mountains of Buddhism in China, is the most famous trek in Sichuan Province. It’s known

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Hiking Qingcheng Back Mountain is one of the few hikes I’ve been able to find in China that isn’t crowded with people.

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Guangxi Province Posts

Karst Mountains, Rivers & Rice Patties

Perfect for a day trek and very off the beaten path, the hike from Xingping to Shawan town was probably my favorite

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Guilin, China is known for its karst landscape, full of pointy hills that are just beckoning to be climbed. Hiking in Guilin

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Yangshuo is a beautiful little town situated nearby to Guilin, China. Although well known for its Western food and café’s all along

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Guangdong Province Posts

Coastal views, Cantonese language, and a rich historical legacy

Before moving to Shenzhen, China I had never viewed Shenzhen as a place for good hiking, but now I know some of

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Shaanxi Province Posts

Terracota Warriors And The Silk Road

This classic 10 day China itinerary is best suited for those on a time crunch in Mainland China and looking to see

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China has a huge population, and when everyone gets a holiday off, they all love to travel and see family. Problem is,

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Living & Working in China Posts

Advice and tips for staying longer-term in china

Getting a Chinese Z Work Visa for English TeachersIf you’re thinking on teaching English in China, you’re going to need to apply

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I’ve recently moved into my Chinese apartment in Chongqing, China and had to buy some essentials for my new apartment. Lucky for

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Opinions & Reflections Posts

what i'm really thinking

So, you want to go to China to teach and the first job that popped up in your search bar was EF

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The past eight months have been a roller coaster of a time, particularly in regards to travel.  Western media largely fell silent

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I've hit the 6-month mark and it's time to finally look back at my experience living in China so far! Usually I’m

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An Advocate of the Squat ToiletDo you ever stop and wonder why we sit on a ‘porcelain throne’ while taking our daily

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We all know how common English teaching jobs abroad are. Almost any native speaker of English (and particularly from the Western world)

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