How to go to the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section (Visit Independently)

       People always say, "He who has never been to the Great Wall of China is not a true man". 相信许多人都知道这句中国名言：“不到长城非好汉。” so I guess no trip to China would be complete without a trip to the Great Wall of China. When I posted my photos from Mutianyu慕田峪 section of the Great Wall of China, I didn’t know it would garner so much attention. A lot of you want me to do a post on how to go to Mutianyu: the transportation, what to look out and where to get bus etc.

Shanghai, China: 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary

       Shanghai Shanghai, often described as the city that never sleeps, made famous by the classical Mandarin Song "Ye Shanghai"… It is China’s biggest metropolis, the center of everything exciting and this 5 days 4 nights itinerary will allow you to get the most out of Shanghai in a limited time. Well no matter if you are a solo-traveler, budget traveler, luxurious traveler or a newlywed couple, if you are interested in culture, food and modern cityscape, this 5 days Shanghai itinerary is for you!

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.