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China
Chinese Treasures
China is an extraordinary and a fascinating country, where tranquillity and clamour, ancient and modern, natural and man-made co-exist in perfect harmony. A quick look at a map of the world tells you China is vast, with treasures in every corner. For the visitor, the challenge is finding a way to ‘see it all’ when […]
Giant Pandas: Encounter the World’s Most Lovable Creatures
It wasn’t until the 20th century that giant pandas became known to the rest of the world outside China. After the secret of this special national treasure was revealed, the giant panda became one of the world’s most recognisable and adored animals. The phenomenon of this cute bear was so great, American fashion designer and […]
Asia Bucket List: 11 Ultimate Alternatives in Asia
Do you feel like you’ve “done” Asia? We know all the usual suspects when it comes to bucket lists (think – Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Mt Fuji) – but what are some Asia bucket list experiences that are perhaps not as mainstream, or that you may not have considered? Have you ever said […]
7 Asia Travel Recommendations from Wendy Wu – the Asia Expert
Can’t make up your mind where to travel to this year? Wendy Wu spends much of her time in Asia, seeking amazing experiences for travellers. People often ask her for her Asia travel recommendations – where should I go next? What are the hot destinations right now? We are here to help! We’ve asked Wendy […]
Our Must-Read Books Before Travelling to China
China has a complex 5,000-plus-year history with much of its rapid development happening in the last 20 years – independent of the West. The culture is very different from what you will find at home, and while Australia is a big country, China is enormous. If you’d like to get a head start on the […]