Xi'an, China: 4 days 3 nights itinerary

A phrase in China “Xi’an is the real heart of China 西安最中国” shows the historical significance of Xi an. They said, go to Shanghai and you will find a 100-year-old China; go to Beijing and you will find a 1000-year-old China; go to Xi’an and then you will find a 3000-year-old China.” I found this saying very true. After Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin, this is my last city in China before I head straight back to Malaysia and start my life as a junior doctor. It must be extra special, it better be, and it sure was!

China Itinerary: 3 Days in Beijing

       Last spring, I’ve spent a month in China. In that period of time, I've stayed 5 days in Beijing, you can read my itinerary (5 days in Beijing) here. However, I’ve been getting more and more inquiries on a more doable three days in Beijing itinerary as most of us aren’t able to get long leave. Although 3 days in Beijing might not seem like much, but you will have just enough time to cover the most famous sites. There is so much to see in Beijing, so many things you can do, but if you are down with only 3 days in Beijing, what will you choose to cover? You gonna see the best of Beijing. Trimmed down the fat, My choice for the best of Beijing in 3 days is as follow.

Itinerary: 1 Day in Tianjin ( the Best Daytrip from Beijing)

       Tianjin is China’s 4th national central city next to Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, and because it is so close to Beijing (120km away), we decided to give it a shot at impressing us in a day. Tianjin, are you ready? set go! 

Visiting JeongBang Waterfalls in Jeju Island, South Korea. What to Expect and How to Get There?

       Jeju is literally the motherland of mountains and sea. Well, I think by now, you guys are already having Mount Halla and Seongsan Illchubong in mind, that’s good, you are thinking… hah! but what else are there?
       2 words: Majestic waterfalls and today this blog post will be about Jeongbang waterfalls-- what to expect, admission fee, how to get there, what to expect and some interesting facts!

A Visit to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Jeju Island, South Korea: What to Eat, What to Expect, How to Get There?

       Jeju island is not called the “Hawaii of South Korea” for nothing. This “treasure island” possess some magnificent nature wonders with unbelievable scenic views and one of the most popular activity on Jeju island is chasing waterfalls. Today we will dive into the Cheongjiyeon Waterfall. No, not literally, I am too old for all these crazy adventures.

Visiting Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls, Jeju Island

       “Cheon” means heaven, “Je” means king, and “Yeon” means pond. Cheonjeyeon Wateralls (천제연폭포), bears the meaning of ‘The pond of Emperor of Heaven’. It has 3 tiers in total. The legend behind Cheonjeyeon Falls is on how seven fairies serving the Emperor of Heaven would slide down from the heavens every night via a violet colored moon beam and bathe in the waterfall's pond.

Jeju, South Korea Itinerary: Guide to Exploring Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak

       South Korea’s Treasure Island Jeju-do is a one-stop go-to place for more mountains and sea. This post will be a guide on the most iconic geographical feature on the Eastern End of Jeju Island— Seongsan Ilchulbong (성산일출봉, 城山日出峰). Here’s everything you need to know.

Jeju, South Korea Itinerary: Camellia Hill/山茶花之丘/카멜리아힐

       Do you know, there is a secret garden on Jeju Island that does not play by the winter rules? Camellia Hill（濟州島景點｜西歸浦山茶花之丘／ 카멜리아힐） is the place You can enjoy Spring like Its no one else’s business amidst the cold weather. Talking about unmissable spots in Jeju Island, I think Camellia Hill deserves a spot in the list. Since its opening about30 years ago, this wonderful, enchanted enclose has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jeju and it is named one of the most visited botanical gardens in all of South Korea.

Jeju, South Korea Itinerary: O'sulloc Tea Museum and Innisfree Jeju House

       I initially plan to take a taxi from my accommodation, which is less than 5 minutes away, but my host insisted on sending me and my brother there. So a big thank you to her and Jeju hospitality!
Pro tip: Come on a weekday because the place will get really crowded from 10 am onwards, especially if you bang into tourist groups on weekends!

Jeju Itinerary: visit the Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff 대포주상절리

        Is this the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland? or merely my imagination right out of the Games of Throne? No, but the Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff 대포주상절리 at the Southern Coast of Jeju Island is still one of a kind spectacular. In fact, it is also one of Jeju’s most famous tourist spots.