Visiting Shanghai

We signed up for a Viking River Cruise on the Yangtze River that started and ended in Shanghai. Exactly how long this trip was can't really be said, because there are various ways to count the...

24 Hours in Beijing; How To Visit Without A Visa

When heading to Asia, India, or Australia there is a very high possibility you will have a layover in Beijing. Usually these layovers are not quick, and you can easily find yourself spending 24- 48...

A Different Yangtze Cruise

Day 0 - Arrive Shanghai Day 1 - Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing Day 2 - Mt Jui Ha Day 3 - Jinddezhen Day 4 - Wuhan Day 5 - Dongting Lake, 3 Gorges Dam and The Three Gorges Day 6 - More 3 Gorges and...

A Day in Wuhan

Our Viking River cruise stopped at Wuhan. First, Viking's included tour took us to the Museum to see the collection of artifacts from the ancient tombs found near Wuhan. The star of that visit was...

Visiting Snow Jade Cave, Chongqing, China

Our Viking River Cruise on the Yangtze took us to the "Fengdu Snow Jade Cave. Located about eight miles from the new county of Fengdu, the Snow Jade Cave is rated as China's most beautiful by Chinese...

Travel Guide: Tips On How To Go Backpacking In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the perfect example of "east meets west”. It's one of the Chinese territories filled with a vibrant global culture. Being once a colony of Great Britain, walking around Hong Kong gives...