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China

Backpacking in China is not the first country that comes to mind when travelling in Asia and I don’t know why! I spent a couple of months travelling in China and saw some of the most magical natural landscapes in my life.

Forget about spending too much time in the mega-cities and head to more remote but easily accessible places like Zhangye, Yanshuo, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Zhangjiajie. Visit Lijiand and Dali and go camping on the Great Wall of China while you can!

Backpacking in China
Asia | China

Backpacking in China: where to go and what to know!

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As my year of adventures has already taken me to quite a few countries in Asia, I always get asked which is my favourite country so far. And the answer is always the same: solo backpacking in China is awesome! the natural beauty when you travel in China is mermerising and I visited some of…

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Solo camping great wall of china
Asia | China

Solo Camping on the Great Wall of China

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Sometimes dreams come true! this is one of those occasions. Camping on the Great Wall of China is almost beyond words. After spending 2 months of backpacking adventures in China, I left the very best for the end of my trip. Ever since I read a few years ago that it was possible to go…

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Backpacking in Danxia China
Asia | China

The Rainbow Mountains in China: Zhangye & Pingshanhu

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If you happen to have read other posts on this blog you may have noticed I tend to improvise a lot on my trips and when I went backpacking in Zhangye in northern China this was of course no exception as I visited the Rainbow Mountains in China! When I finished hiking around Zhangjiajie National…

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Things to do in Yangshuo
Asia | China

The best things to do in Yangshuo. Backpacking in China

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Of all the time I spent backpacking in China, I remember fondly my days in Yangshuo. Not only because I stayed there 4 weeks studying Mandarin and meeting lovely people but also because it’s a stunning region, there are so many things to do in Yanghsuo that I don’t know why no more people knows…

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Backpacking in Zhangjiajie China
Asia | China

Hiking in Zhangjiajie with no crowds + Tianmen

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Ever since the first time I saw images of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (yes, let’s blame Avatar) I knew I had to go there someday and when I decided to spend a couple of months in China this was one of only two locations that I absolutely had to visit, the rest could be improvised….

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hiking in tiger leaping gorge china
Asia | China

Tiger Leaping Gorge: a Hiker’s Playground

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At the moment I saw photos of the Tiger Leaping Gorge, I had to make my way there. When I discovered that I could hike it, I made my way faster! When I got there, I had to stay longer! This was by far one of my favorite places to visit in China. My initial…

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Hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge China
Asia | China

Solo Hiking the Tiger Leaping Gorge

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Ni Hao! When I arrived to Yunan province in South West China, one of the first places I knew I wanted to go was hiking the Tiger Leaping Gorge. This is said to be the deepest, narrowest and most dangerous gorge in the world and when I found out that I could hike it I…

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Friendship bridge China/Vietnam
Asia | China | Vietnam

The guide to cross from Vietnam to China by land

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The very first thing I did when arriving to Hanoi was to apply for a Chinese Visa as I knew that was going to be my next destination on my year of solo travel adventures and I wanted to cross from Vietnam to China by land. Although in the Visa application process they ask for…

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Documents for Chinese visa application
Asia | China | Planning | Vietnam

How to get a Chinese Visa in Vietnam (Hanoi)

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One of the main countries I wanted to visit on my year of solo backpacking adventures was to spend a couple of months solo backpacking in China, and I can happily say that after getting my Chinese visa in Vietnam I’m writing these lines in this magnificent country! (thank you VPN provider!) I had (and…

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      • Japan
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    • Solo travel: things to know before going to travel the world
    • Backpacking on a budget: how to find a Workaway
    • How to go travelling for a year
    • Backpacker Travel Insurance: my experience
    • Travelling Light. What to pack when backpacking
    • Camping food checklist and easy meals ideas
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