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The Best Places To See The Great Wall of China From Beijing

Posted June 14, 2018 by Cara Crawford

Beijing is famous as the home of the Great Wall of China. And while this isn’t actually true given the wall is over 3000 kilometers (2000 miles) long and stretches from the ocean in the East to the deserts of Jiayuguan in the West, Beijing is without a doubt the best place to visit China’s iconic...

The Budget Traveler’s Guide To Beijing

Posted June 11, 2018 by Cara Crawford

After living in and traveling around China for 3 years, I thought I knew what to expect when it comes to budgeting for a trip. I’ve been to countless places all over the country, including other major cities, but let me tell you, Beijing is in a league of its own. My first shock came when I was l...

25 Best Things To Do In & Around Beijing: Incredible Beijing Experiences You Can’t Miss

Posted May 23, 2018 by Cara Crawford

The country’s capital and one of the most iconic places to visit in China, Beijing is a must-see on a lot of tourist’s lists when coming to China. The general sentiment being “you can’t come to China without going to Beijing”. Not being a city girl, I was a skeptic about Beijing for a long time. ...

DIY Beijing Food Tour: What To Eat In Beijing

Posted May 17, 2018 by Cara Crawford

Let’s talk about food. Some of you know how I feel about Chinese food already, but for those who don’t, I’ll summarize. It’s awesome. In fact, I truly believe that China is one of the best countries in the world to explore if you’re a foodie. Honestly, I’m not quite sure how I feel about using th...

The Complete Guide To Hiking The Jinshanling Great Wall

Posted May 01, 2018 by Cara Crawford

The Great Wall of China is an absolute must-see attraction for anyone traveling to Beijing. It’s not only an iconic and historical symbol of China, but it’s also just stunningly beautiful and really dang cool to see. And Jinshanling is touted as one of the most beautiful sections in all 6000 kilo...

How To Spend A Long Weekend In Beijing: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

Posted April 26, 2018 by Cara Crawford

What’s the first city you think of when you think of China? Hands up if you said “Beijing”. Almost everyone feels like they can’t visit China without going to Beijing. It’s like going to Italy without seeing Rome, or France without visiting Paris. And I totally get it. I don’t necessarily agree, ...

7 Best Resources For Learning Chinese

Posted March 15, 2018 by Cara Crawford

This post has been updated 3 years after it was written at the start of my Chinese studies. I stopped studying after reaching intermediate level language proficiency and passing the HSK Level 4 language test (level 6 being the most advanced) 1.5 years after the start of my studies. About a...

Celebrating Lantern Festival In China

Posted March 13, 2018 by Cara Crawford

China’s Lantern Festival is one of the world’s great mysteries to us. The name implies lots of bright, colorful lanterns strung up through the streets, winding down rivers, and floating up into the air. In reality, such lanterns don’t actually exist here in China. Not that we...

What To Eat In China: Must Try Chinese Foods By Region

Posted March 07, 2018 by Cara Crawford

China has a long tradition of food. A tradition that is very much alive and well today. In fact, I’ve never met a more food obsessed nation. Food is one of the main topics of both conversation and debate here in China. When people go home to their hometowns to visit family over Chinese New ...

10 Tips To Avoid The Crowds When Traveling In China

Posted February 26, 2018 by Cara Crawford

Picture those notorious throngs of Chinese tourists you see in popular tourist cities. You know, the ones being herded like cattle out of giant tour buses all walking down the street after a guide holding tiny flag on a stick. Now multiply that image thousands of times over and you’ll be able to ...

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The Best Places To See The Great Wall of China From Beijing

The Budget Traveler’s Guide To Beijing

25 Best Things To Do In & Around Beijing: Incredible Beijing Experiences You Can’t Miss

DIY Beijing Food Tour: What To Eat In Beijing

The Complete Guide To Hiking The Jinshanling Great Wall

How To Spend A Long Weekend In Beijing: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

7 Best Resources For Learning Chinese

Celebrating Lantern Festival In China

What To Eat In China: Must Try Chinese Foods By Region

10 Tips To Avoid The Crowds When Traveling In China

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