May is usually my favorite month in China. You can pretty much depend on it being warm and balmy but the heat and humidity of the summer have not yet ... Read More

The term "market" is flexible, and in Shanghai, it applies to vendors selling virtually the same thing all under one roof, or in one open section of space. Unlike the ... Read More

Hopefully you won't need to contact the US Embassy while you are on your tour through China; but, it's always good to know whom to contact in case of emergency. The ... Read More

Chinese workers get three official holiday weeks off: Chinese New Year, International Labor Day, and China’s National Day. International Labor Day falls on May first and every year, Chinese workers ... Read More

The Temple of Heaven, easily your guide’s favorite attraction in Beijing, is a unique example of Ming and Qing architecture that can’t be seen anywhere else in China. Used in ... Read More

Lucky for you, if you’re coming to China with kids, you’ll be happy to hear that the Chinese are relaxed and open with kids. This makes it, almost, a ... Read More

Longmen Shiku, or Dragon Gate Grottoes, commonly called the Longmen Grottoes, are a series of caves carved out of the mountainside along the Yi River that house tributes to Buddha ... Read More