Dreaming of a trip that blends ancient history, grandiose art, and the culture of martial arts? Then welcome to Luoyang, an essential stop on your adventure in China. It’s here that two cultural gems of incredible richness hide: the Longmen Grottoes and the legendary Shaolin Monastery. Prepare for a true visual and spiritual shock. I’m …
The Terracotta Army Just like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army was in our top three list of exceptional sites to see during our stay in China. The site is highly touristy and well-organized: the entire army is protected within immense hangars surrounded by shops and restaurants. You can even have your book signed by …
The Temple of Heaven No photo can do justice to the beauty and grandeur of the Temple of Heaven. We had seen it in pictures before visiting, but upon arrival, we were dazzled by the magnificence of the place. Located in a vast park, the Temple of Heaven is a complex of pavilions and altars. …
The entrance to the Forbidden City is through Tiananmen Square. You will pass through two gigantic red gates before entering a city that truly lived up to its name, as it was forbidden to commoners like us. The grand effect is quite striking. For centuries, it was the residence of twenty-four emperors until the fall …
Undoubtedly the most beautiful park we visited, with its immense lake and dragon-shaped boat rides. The Summer Palace is a complex of gardens, pavilions, temples, towers, and bridges. You’ll need a full day to see everything and, most importantly, to take your time: look up to admire the painted woodwork in the galleries, take a …
China remains one of our most beautiful trips, the most memorable, the most disorienting, and the one that inspired us to keep exploring the world. We took this trip before the arrival of COVID, and I don’t know what it’s like today in 2022 for discovering this country. We hope to return one day with …
