Po Lin BuddaHong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Today was the first time we actually felt like having a full days sight seeing. Yesterday we went to a huge department store called Time Square but were still feeling the pace of China. After a bit of shopping we came home and had room... Continue Reading →
Po Lin Budda — Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Po Lin Budda - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong KongToday was the first time we actually felt like having a full days sight seeing. Yesterday we went to a huge department store called Time Square but were still feeling the pace of China. After a bit of shopping we came home and had... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong
Hong KongHong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Just a quick entry, as we've just arrived in hong Kong. Great hotel, and it feels wonderful to be able to make our own decisions again. It's been a long hard 9 days so this evening we're doing absolutely nothing. If I'm feeling adventourous I might... Continue Reading →
Shanghai
ShanghaiShanghai, China Shanghai, China Sorry for not writing a bit sooner but Shanghai has been hectic. Rather like the city itself we haven't stopped. I'm writing this whilst sat at the airport waiting to go to Hong Kong Shanghai is like being in something off the telly. When you look out of the window it... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Just a quick entry, as we've just arrived in hong Kong. Great hotel, and it feels wonderful to be able to make our own decisions again. It's been a long hard 9 days so this evening we're doing absolutely nothing. If I'm feeling... Continue Reading →
Shanghai — Shanghai, China
Shanghai - Shanghai, China Shanghai, China Where I stayed The Excelsior, Hong KongSorry for not writing a bit sooner but Shanghai has been hectic. Rather like the city itself we haven't stopped. I'm writing this whilst sat at the airport waiting to go to Hong Kong Shanghai is like being in something off the telly.... Continue Reading →
Xian
XianXian, China Xian, China Sorry I didn't write yesterday but it was a total day of travelling and we couldn't be bothered to sort out the in room internet connection until today. Nothing really to tell about yesterday other than we started at 0730 on out journey to Xian and arrived at the hotel at... Continue Reading →
Xian — Xian, China
Xian - Xian, China Xian, China Where I stayed Le Garden Hotel Xi'anSorry I didn't write yesterday but it was a total day of travelling and we couldn't be bothered to sort out the in room internet connection until today. Nothing really to tell about yesterday other than we started at 0730 on out journey... Continue Reading →
Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday afternoonChengde, China Chengde, China In the end Amy has woke up and guess what, in time for dinner. Very nice food and then onto Amy's highlight so far, the paper cutting art place. She had been looking forward to this all day and to be honest it didn't take long to blow me away... Continue Reading →
Move on to Chengde — Chengde, China
Move on to Chengde - Chengde, China Chengde, China Where I stayed Mountain Villa Hotel ChengdeToday was the transfer to Chengde. A city four hours train ride north of Beijing where the Emperors used to come as a winter retreat. For skiing I think 🙂 It was an early start for what I was expecting... Continue Reading →
Temple day
Temple dayChengde, China Chengde, China So far today, as there is still plenty of time to go, it has been temple day. We've done a few. One thing I have certainly learnt about temples is that they like to be close to god. This of course means plenty of steps. The first one just kept... Continue Reading →
Tuesday afternoon — Chengde, China
Chengde, China In the end Amy has woke up and guess what, in time for dinner. Very nice food and then onto Amy's highlight so far, the paper cutting art place. She had been looking forward to this all day and to be honest it didn't take long to blow me away either. The designs... Continue Reading →