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All you need to know about: Impressions – Liu San Jie

We attended a performance of the Liu Sanjie show in Yangshuo on our recent trip to China, and it was incredible. The show is notContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 2: Yangshuo

Today was a day I wished I had learnt to take good photos and had a proper camera. It was the second day of ourContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces

On day 3 of our trip, we headed out to Longshen, to see the famous Longji rice terraces. Built into the mountain slopes of SouthernContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 4: From Yangshuo to Chengdu and Spicy Hotpot!

On Day 4 of our trip, we said goodbye to Yangshuo and travelled to Chengdu (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). There’s notContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 5: From Chengdu to Tibet

It’s day 5 of our grand tour of Southern China and Tibet (Read about  Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4) Today, weContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 6: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery

0700: I woke up with a really bad hangover – then remembered that I was actually in Tibet, suffering from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). ItContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 7: Lhasa – Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple

Today was arguably the most important day of our Southern China and Tibet trip. We were going to see the Potala Palace and the JokhangContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 8: Lhasa to Gyantse

0830: It’s day 8 of out 12 day trip across Southern China and Tibet. It is a relatively early start. Today, we are leaving Lhasa forContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 9 – Gyantse to Shigatse

After a bit of a break, its back my series of post of Southern China and Tibet. I’m picking up where I left off, DayContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 10 – Shigatse to Chengdu

0900: It’s our last day in Tibet. We are travelling from Shigatse to Tibet, and catching a flight back to Chengdu. So, not a lotContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 11 – Leshan Buddha and Wenshu Temple

0930: Today we are going to see Leshan Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the World. Leshan is a 2 hour drive from Chengdu, so weContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 12 – Panda Breeding Research Centre and Goodbye...

0900: Its our last day in China. Today, we are visiting the world famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Research centre. It is a relatively early start,Continue reading

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Things that Surprised Me about Tibet

To me, every trip I take brings many surprises. Some good, some not so good. But each one is a chance to learn and toContinue reading

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