Ayutthaya, Thailand
Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya was the flourishing capital of Siam (later named Thailand) for over 400 years, until the middle of the 18th century. It is said to have been […]
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Hong Kong
An increasingly popular city, Hong Kong was the 9th most visited destination in the world in 2014. Hong Kong is officially listed as an autonomous territory of China and it […]
Zhangjiajie, China
Best known as the real life inspiration for the ‘floating peaks’ in Avatar, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are a tremendous site to behold! In total, there are 200 peaks surrounded […]
Chengdu, China
Located in western China and the capital of the Sichuan province, Chengdu has a population of 14- million people and it is the fifth largest city in China. Home to […]
Lesean, China
I can’t say I saw much of the city of Lesean, so we’ll stick to the main reason people come here. The Lesean Giant Buddha! The Buddha is a 71-meter! […]
Xi’an, China
Located in the north central part of China, Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road – the ancient network of routes connecting the East and West – and […]
Shanghai, China
With more than 24 million people, Shanghai is the most populous city in the world. A global financial centre and major shipping port, Shanghai saw an intense re-development during the […]
Beijing, China
With Beijing being my first stop in China, I wasn’t really sure of what to expect. How can you really prepare for a city that has more than 21 million […]
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