Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is worth the visit, but was also the stop that required the most planning of my entire trip. Still, it was unlike anything I’ve seen in China: sandstone pillars that rise out of a forest and look like they belong on a different planet. It’s also famously used as one of…
I’ve been watching cdramas for over 14 years now and have visited China three times, but I didn’t start seeking out filming locations until my most recent trip this year. I love seeing the fictional world created through real-life locations. Here are all the cdrama filming locations I visited across several cities in China on…
I’ve visited China three times now — first in 2018, then 2023, and recently in 2026 on a three-week trip traveling over seven cities. China is one of the most logistically different trips I’ve done as a solo traveler. Not harder, just different. The apps, the payment system, internet, and the sheer scale of it…
Wuxi ended up on my itinerary for a few reasons. I was flying out of Wuxi Airport to Zhangjiajie, but the city also caught my attention for its cdrama filming locations, historic areas, and canals. I had about 5-6 hours here as a day trip from Suzhou to explore, and there were more things to…
Suzhou is only 30 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail, and after spending 3 days there, I found this ancient city worth the trip. You can easily visit Suzhou in a day trip, but I stayed longer to visit additional attractions. It’s one of China’s oldest cities, famous for its classical gardens and canal streets….
Shanghai was the very first city in China I visited in 2018. I visited again this year and it’s just as impressive as I remember. Shanghai has a unique cosmopolitan energy — French colonial buildings, unique waterfront landmarks, temples tucked inside modern neighborhoods, and streets that have been carefully preserved. This guide cover the top…