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The Classic 10 Day China Itinerary: Shanghai, Beijing, and more!

by Emmajean SnookChina, China Itineraries, Itineraries December 22, 2023October 23, 2025No Comments

Planning a trip to China? This classic 10-day China itinerary takes you through the country’s most vibrant cities and historic sites, including Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the Bund, and the Terracotta Warriors, while experiencing vibrant city life, ancient history, and delicious local cuisine. This travel …

A view of some mountains, then the sea, with a small island: Qishan, Dapeng, Shenzhen, China hike.

A Guide to Hiking in Shenzhen: Easy to Rigorous

by Emmajean SnookBudget Travel, China December 3, 2023October 21, 2025No Comments

If you’re searching for the best hiking in Shenzhen, you’ll be surprised by the variety of scenic trails and mountain hikes this vibrant city offers. Shenzhen hiking isn’t just about escaping the urban rush—whether you’re tackling the iconic Wutong Mountain, exploring the coastal beauty of Qiniangshan, or discovering hidden gems like Yangtaishan and Maluanshan, there’s …

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Teaching at Meten: a Good Experience, but Shady Company

by Emmajean SnookChina, Opinions & Perspectives May 22, 2022May 22, 2022One Comment

You’re looking into teaching English in a city in China and stumbled upon Meten English. Is it legitimate? Do they pay on time? Is it a good job? Here’s my review of working one year for Meten in Shenzhen, China. table of contents 1My Overall Review of Working for Meten2Pros and Cons of Working for …

A farm and lots of karst hills in the background, located in Xingping near Guilin, China

Xingping to Shawan Fun Day Trek: Unknown Guilin Attractions

by Emmajean SnookChina September 30, 2021December 3, 20232 Comments

Perfect for a day trek and very off the beaten path, the hike from Xingping to Shawan town was probably my favorite activities while in Guilin, China. Although there are lots of Guilin attractions to consider, I’d highly recommend this one for anyone looking to spend a day admiring a commonly unknown Guilin attraction. You …

My review of teaching English at EF English First. Picture of an empty classroom and papers on desks.

My EF English First Review: Meh, but Good for Newbies

by Emmajean SnookChina, Opinions & Perspectives December 16, 2020May 15, 2022One Comment

My English First review of teaching English in China, complete with the best (and worst) about EF as a company. If you’re interested about teaching English in China, read up!

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