Greater China Travel Guide – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:47:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Greater China Travel Guide – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/ 32 32 TIBET – 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips https://www.christravelblog.com/tibet-7-days-in-lhasa-a-tibet-itinerary-practical-travel-tips/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:47:08 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19091 During the past years I made many trips to China and each time I wanted to visit Tibet. It was during my China trip together with my son in 2015 that finally I visited Tibet. I started with him in the Yunnan province where we [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Dunhuang Mogao Caves (Grottoes) tour & sunset at Crescent Lake oasis https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dunhuang-mogao-caves-grottoes-tour-sunset-at-crescent-lake-oasis/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:13:28 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29398 Dunhuang in north western Gansu Province of China was once a very important city on the silk road. It was founded in the late 2nd century BC and its name, meaning to flourish and prosper, reminds us of its importance. Today, the city itself isn’t [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Sun Moon Lake day trip from Taichung (or Taipei) https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-sun-moon-lake-day-trip-from-taichung-or-taipei/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:47:11 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29117 The Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan and a day trip to Sun Moon Lake is a must add on any Taiwan itinerary. It is listed as one of the most beautiful sceneries in Taiwan and famous for its path along the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A two-week Yunnan itinerary travel guide: Kunming to Shangri-La https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-two-week-yunnan-itinerary-travel-guide-kunming-to-shangri-la/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:21:30 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=28266 Yunnan is one of China’s most diverse provinces and this two-week Yunnan itinerary will take you to all the highlights. I have been to China plenty of times and this travel guide describes my trip from Kunming to Shangri-La. It’s suitable for a first time [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Tainan day trip; a perfect itinerary including all must-see places https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-tainan-day-trip-a-perfect-itinerary-including-all-must-see-places/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 23:30:18 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27196 Tainan is an interesting city in Taiwan as it’s the oldest city on the island and was during the imperial times the capital. The Dutch East India Company founded Tainan and because I’m Dutch I simply had to add a Tainan day trip on my [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Wulong Karst National Park day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-wulong-karst-national-park-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:58:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26376 Wulong Karst National Park day trip is a must do if you’re in Chongqing. The park is part of the South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site of which I visited the Shilin Stone Forest Karst near Kunming, Yunnan Province, some time ago. Wulong Karst [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Dazu Rock Carvings, a must-do day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dazu-rock-carvings-a-must-do-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:50:45 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25682 I travel a lot which means I have seen a lot and this means I see more of the same quite often. Over time I learned to look at new places as if I travelled for the first time and not have this experience. The [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Jiuzhaigou Nature Park guide: all must-see spots in a day https://www.christravelblog.com/china-jiuzhaigou-nature-park-guide-all-must-see-spots-in-a-day/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:22:58 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24975 Jiuzhaigou is a fairy tale scenic sight in the north-western part of the Sichuan province in China. It’s a must-see together with Huanglong national park and thus a perfect short get-away before or after a business trip. Of course, a visit should be including on [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Chengdu craft beer bars; my personal hotspots https://www.christravelblog.com/china-chengdu-craft-beer-bars-personal-hotspots/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:35:27 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24507 The craft beer scene in China is rapidly evolving since a few years. When I last visited Chengdu several years ago there wasn’t much going on but now bars are popping up around the city. Recently I stayed several nights in Chengdu after a business [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Layover in Guangzhou: what to do in 4 -12 hours https://www.christravelblog.com/china-layover-in-guangzhou-what-to-do-in-4-12-hours/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:34:36 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24351 Guangzhou is a large city in southern China’s Guangdong province and has a huge airport hub connecting international flights to domestic or further international flights. Cheap business class flights connecting in Guangzhou were the reason for my layover. With the new 24/72/144-hour visa free option [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Indigo Kaohsiung Hotel blends luxury with the seafaring history of Taiwan https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-indigo-kaohsiung-hotel-blends-luxury-with-the-seafaring-history-of-taiwan/ Sat, 09 Sep 2017 11:17:56 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23670 Kaohsiung is a huge and fast developing city in southern Taiwan and a great base to explore the south of the island. It’s a harbor city since ancient time and that’s why Indigo Kaohsiung Hotel blends seafaring with luxury. Indigo hotels are part of the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – 4 places in Haikou you must see if you tour Hainan https://www.christravelblog.com/china-4-places-in-haikou-you-must-see-if-you-tour-hainan/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:04:11 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23592 Haikou is the capital of Hainan which is an island province of China in the China South Sea. It doesn’t have much places of interest in the city itself but the nearby volcano parks and lava towns, the coconut plantations and mangroves make it a [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park is the best place to stay downtown Taichung https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-holiday-inn-express-taichung-park-is-the-best-place-to-stay-downtown-taichung/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:43:21 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23303 I stayed in Taichung twice, once on my way to Kaohsiung from Taipei and again when I visited the Sun & Moon Lake while driving from Hualien. I wanted to stay central and that’s why I choose the Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park. It’s the [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Ultimate 14 days Taiwan road trip itinerary around the island https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-ultimate-14-days-taiwan-road-trip-itinerary-around-island/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:07:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23276 Taiwan is an island nation and the perfect country for a road trip. I did a Taiwan road trip with my son in May for 14 days. I booked tickets from Amsterdam to Tokyo for my son and I as they were only 650 euro [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Yanoda and Binglanggu Li & Miao: 2 must see parks near Sanya https://www.christravelblog.com/china-yanoda-and-binglanggu-li-miao-2-must-see-parks-near-sanya/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:20:52 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23212 Hainan is also called the Hawaii of China and that’s an understatement. I spend almost two weeks on Hainan Island when I travelled through China with my wife and kids during the Christmas holidays back in 2015. Now it’s time to show you why the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Kaiping Diaolou and Villages; a unique day trip from Guangzhou or Macau https://www.christravelblog.com/china-kaiping-diaolou-and-villages-a-unique-day-trip-from-guangzhou-or-macau/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:12:11 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22153 The Kaiping Diaolous and Villages are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must see in China for anyone visiting the Guangdong province. They are easily reached from Guangzhou or Macau (keep in mind you need a China visa if coming from Macau) or, as [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Foshan itinerary for a day trip with top things to do and see https://www.christravelblog.com/china-foshan-itinerary-for-a-day-trip-with-top-things-to-do-and-see/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:49:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21200 Most people probably don’t know Foshan and those two do probably think it’s one big industrial city near Guangzhou in the Guangdong provice. It’s located in the middle of the Pearl River Delta. This Foshan itinerary contains all the places of interest of which the [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Visit Huanglong: Must see in Sichuan; surreal fairy tale landscape https://www.christravelblog.com/china-huanglong-is-a-must-see-in-sichuan-a-surreal-fairy-tale-landscape/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:36:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20284 Huanglong is one of two fairy tale scenic sites in north-western Sichuan province, China, which are a must see. They are an UNESCO World Heritage Site and for a reason. After my yearly business trip to Beijing I had the chance to see this beauty [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Nanshan Temple & Tianya Haijiao Beach as a day trip from Sanya https://www.christravelblog.com/china-nanshan-temple-tianya-haijiao-beach-as-a-day-trip-from-sanya/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:29:35 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19699 Hainan Island is a beautiful tropical island in southern China. It’s one of the smaller provinces of China and a great destination if you are looking for sun and beaches. I don’t like to swim and burn my skin in the sun all day so [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day trip to Haikou Volcano Park & lava villages with caves https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-trip-to-haikou-volcano-park-lava-villages-with-caves/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:23:07 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19339 Haikou is the capital of the Hainan province in China. It’s an island just off the coast of Vietnam and has a tropical climate. About 10.000 years ago it was an area full of active volcano’s. Today it’s possible to visit the Haikou Shishan Crater [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two days in Lijiang old town and outlying small villages https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-days-in-lijiang-old-town-and-outlying-small-villages/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:23:20 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18382 With a history of over 1000 years Lijiang wasn’t known to the outside world until after the earthquake of 1996. The old town was mostly destroyed but reconstructed quickly. In 1997 it got the UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These events made Lijiang known to [read more]

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]]> TIBET – A day in Lhasa: Potala Palace & minor temples https://www.christravelblog.com/tibet-a-day-in-lhasa-potala-palace-minor-temples/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:05:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18291 Tibet is one of those areas where you need to arrange a bit more in advance as for more regular destinations. I will share with you in another article about planning a Tibet trip. It has been my wish a long time to visit and [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day in Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-in-kunming-the-city-of-eternal-spring/ Tue, 24 May 2016 08:19:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17566 Kunming is a pleasant city in China compared to other big cities. The air is clean and the weather is nice year round. That’s why it’s also called the City of Eternal Spring. The city was my starting point for a 3 and a half [read more]

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]]> TIBET – My first experience in Lhasa: a half day at the Jokhang Temple https://www.christravelblog.com/tibet-lhasa-half-day-jokhang-temple/ Tue, 10 May 2016 15:36:45 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17394 Tibet has dominated my top bucket list for a long time. This abruptly ended when the IHG Rewards Club included the Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise on their point break list back in 2015. This meant I could stay for just 5000 points per night including breakfast. [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two times disappointing Hainan: Monkey Island abused animals and closed Wuzishan https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-times-disappointing-hainan-monkey-island-abused-animals-and-closed-wuzishan/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:24:05 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17077 Hainan, the Hawaii of China, has been long on my bucket of things to see in China. During the Christmas holidays of 2015 I finally had the chance to visit. My family joined me. It was a great trip to Sanya and Haikou, the major [read more]

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