CHINA

We knew from the start of our travels that we wanted to visit China. We’d heard so much about it: its economic and political power, its massive population, its pollution, corruption, cheap labor, and efficiency.  We’re grateful that we had the opportunity to visit and learn for ourselves.

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Beijing, China
Hiking the Great Wall
Beijing, China

Over two days, we hiked almost 20 miles along the Great Wall.  It truly is a wonder of the world. 

Beijing, China
Lessons from China

12 Lessons from our adventures in China.
Shanghai, China
Overnight Train to Shanghai
Shanghai, China

Just getting to Shanghai was fun for us.  We took our first ever overnight train with sleeper bunks. We even made a new friend along the way!

Shanghai, China
Yangshuo
Motorbiking in Yangshuo
Yangshuo

Motorcycle riding through the mountains. Karst Mountains. Austrian Bars. 

Yangshuo
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Yangshuo
A Day in the Rice Paddies
Yangshuo

One of our pre-existing idyllic scenes of rural China is glistening golden rice paddies.

Yangshuo
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Hangzhou
Hangzhou Highlights
Hangzhou

Exploring the West Lake Hills. Our favorite tour guide, Tony. 

Hangzhou
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Shanghai
Exploring Shanghai
Shanghai

Virtual Reality in a storage closet. A great quote from a passerby. 

Shanghai
Xian Terracotta Soldiers - Annie McNerney
Xian
Exploring Xian
Xian

Sunrise Tai Chi with the Retired Community. Hiking Mount Huashan. Visiting the Terracotta Soldiers. And a Bumpy Bike Ride

Xian

Itineraries

Favorites in Bold

 

XIAN

beijing

  • 20-miles along the Great Wall of China

  • Tiandi Theatre Acrobatics Show

  • Summer Palace

  • Peking University Tour with Graduate Student

  • Tiananmen Square

  • Forbidden City

  • Hutong Bike Tour & Ride around Houhai Lake

  • Yandai Xiejie Stroll

  • Temple of Heaven

  • Chaoyang Theatre for traditional show

  • 798 Art Gallery

 

hangzhou

  • West Lake with Boat Ride

  • Stroll through hills overlooking West Lake

  • Lingyin Temple

  • Six Harmonies Pagoda

  • See our post from Hangzhou

shanghai

 

YANGSHUO

  • Motorbike through the countryside

  • 10-mile hike through Karst Mountains

  • Snapped pictures of Moon Hill

  • Ate lunch in Xingping Town

  • Visited the Silver Caves

  • See our post from Yangshuo

GUILIN

  • Longji Rice Terraces at Da Zhai Village

  • Sunset stroll in artificial lake complex

  • Ate Bamboo Chicken and Rice for lunch

  • Waterfall Show at Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

 

GALLERY

Where did we go next?

INDIA

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