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For travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie I would say the better route would be by train. If staying near the airport the flight option would obviously be the better choice, otherwise, from central areas near the city Metro, take the train. To find the train station it is conveniently located near the airport bus stop …
I should start by highlighting that Zhangjiajie National Park isn’t actually located in the city of Zhangjiajie, and to reach it, it will take a 30km / 50min drive to Wulingyuan. However, the names Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan and even Avatar Mountains will all refer to the same mountain ranges, and to reach them, the starting point …
When we travel to Tianmen Mountain it is in low season and we manage to miss a number of the better attractions including the sky walk and the Tianmen Cave entrance (Heaven’s Gate). It was however, an easy day trip, a half-day even, and travelling from Zhangjiajie to Tianmen Mountain by cable car is by …
Before travel we look at two optional routes to Fenghuang; one from Changsha and the other from Zhangjjiajie. In the end we opt for Zhangjiajie using it as a base for travel in the Hunan region and making the journey to Fenghuang an easier route. In Zhangjiajie we stay opposite the bus and trains stations …
We opt to go it alone for the Chongqing to Wulong Karst day tour and while there were relatively cheap day tour options available (350 Yuan pp with our hotel) we much prefer exploring independently. Almost always we will choose independent travel over day tours not only because it is cheaper, but because it makes the …
While relatively new to long distance travel in China we have quickly progressed and despite speaking little more Chinese than nihao and xiexie we have travelled to and from numerous major cities, often stopping at small towns along the way, and with outside attractions we will always travel independently. Long distance travel in China is …
This time last year we were gearing up, excited for Christmas in Xian, China. We arrive to Xian shortly before Christmas Day eager for the cold bite of winter air, something we miss living here in Southeast Asia. We also arrive expecting little much celebration for Christmas. So on arrival I’m quick out to quiz …
If I had to chose one thing I love about China, it would be food… but in close second comes the local parks in China. My usual morning tradition as a traveller in China would be to wake, unusually early, and go in search of interesting stuff. Note, these times were earlier than most, long …
Travelling as a couple our journeys and experiences are only ever between the two of us. We stay in hotels, we travel independently and we keep ourselves to ourselves. It is very rare for us to cross paths with other travellers other than on quick passing at a hotel lobby counter or tourist attraction. Because …
Arriving to Xian we expect a sleepy backwater type city, held in the past, not overly developed. What we find is the complete opposite. Xian is new, dynamic and exciting and while not as expected, what we find is in fact better. Xian is a city showcasing both China, old and new, authentic yet modern. …