Exploring China: Shantou

Shantou is not quite the boomtown that its neighbor Shenzhen is. However, the smaller city sits in the same economic sphere, as it has been designated a Special economic Zone by Beijing. This is a bit of an...

Exploring China: Henan Province

Henan Province is one of the fastest growing in China. The fertile and green land has long been a source of pride for the people who live there. However, the population growth of this little visited province...

Visiting China: Dalian

Dalian is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in China. Situated on the northern coast of China, it is famous for its beaches, despite its long winters. The city came to economic prominence as a terminus...

Visiting China: Qufu and Jinan

For a trip back into the history of China and insight into the philosophy that is ingrained in the culture of this country, visit Qufu. Famous for being the birthplace of Confucius, this ancient town is...

Exploring China: Ürümqi

Exploring China: Chongqing

Chongqing (also known as Chungking) is one of the four municipalities in China. Though it is not officially part of Sichuan Province, it carries the famous province’s character and cuisine with pride. ...

Exploring China: Xiamen

Xiamen, a seaside city in Fujian Province, is one of the nicer cities in all of China. It’s relatively small size (about 1 million inhabitants), and its status as one of the first places to benefit...

Exploring China: Wuhan

Wuhan is a city in central China. It is a regional economic hub, and one of China’s largest cities. Despite this, it generally lacks the tourist destinations of cities to its east (Shanghai and...

Kunming

Kunming is a city of 4 million plus in China’s oft-visited Yunnan Province. While the province has several gems of historical significance, there is plenty to be found in Kunming itself. Kunming is a...

Exploring China: Suzhou

While Hangzhou is famous for the waterside scenery and old buildings of West Lake, the once prominent city of Suzhou has its own waterside sites. Suzhou is not as heavily touristed as Hangzhou, however, and...