From Xi’an to Kashgar: by train along China’s Silk Road
3,000 kilometres as the crow flies across Tibetan highlands and hostile desert landscapes separate us from our destination Kashgar at Xi’an train station. While camel caravan
Xian city trip: China Highlight Terracotta Army visit
Camel caravans, beguiling spicy notes, precious silk fabrics and magnificent oasis towns; I associate the Silk Road with a touch of exoticism and a journey to fascinating ancient s
Beijing: My top tips and sights for 3 days
What a bright blue sky! The capital of the People’s Republic of China – Beijing – welcomes us against all clichés with the most beautiful weather. On the way from the ai
Dos and Don’ts: 7 sightseeing tips for Shanghai
“Crazy Shanghai,” I think just a few minutes after we have left Pudong Airport behind us. We have two days to explore the huge metropolis and I don’t even know wh