The Sun and Moon Pagodas, One of Guilin's Symbols
Golden and silver, the Sun and Moon Pagodas shine in the middle of Shanhu Lake and are one of Guilin's most beautiful postcard views. We share the history behind the two pagodas and what it was like to climb both towers, by day and by night.
Visiting the Pandas at the Chengdu Research Base
We went to Chengdu just for the giant pandas, and our visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding completely exceeded expectations. Here's what it was like to see these adorable troublemakers up close, plus everything you need to know to plan your own visit.
Visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi'an
A guide to visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi'an: the story of Qin Shi Huang, our experience on a guided tour, plus tickets, opening hours and tips.
Shanghai Tower, China's Highest Observation Deck
Going up the Shanghai Tower, the highest observation deck in China: our experience on the 118th-floor observatory, plus tickets, opening hours and tips for your visit.
China: a box full of surprises
China was the biggest box of surprises of all my travels: from Shanghai to the Avatar mountains, from the terracotta warriors to the pandas of Chengdu.