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Dongchuan Red Soil is regarded as the world’s most imposing red earth. Some say it is even better than the one in Rio de Janeiro. I can say that it is a hidden gem for every photographer. The colors are stunning; the red soil, different shades of crops, blue sky. Because of the fantastic colors, … Read more
My next stop was Kunming. I came to the city because I wanted to go to Dongchuan – God’s Palette. I will write about that part later on. Because of the transportation, I decided to stay an extra day in Kunming and found out that there is a pretty nice area around 1h-1,5h away from … Read more
As I wrote before, Xi’an is the oldest surviving capital of ancient China. It was capital for 13 imperial dynasties, with 73 emperors in total. When China got unified for the first time by Qin dynasty, the capital was located to the northwest of Xi’an. The city was also the eastern end of the Silk … Read more
When I was looking at the itinerary for Xi’an, I have stumbled across many people mentioning Mount Hua Shan. They were posting pictures of the epic plank walk. So the second I saw them I was totally in! Mount Huashan (Chinese: 华山; pinyin: Huà Shān) also knows as “western great mountain,” is one of the … Read more
Xi’an is the oldest surviving capital of ancient China. It was capital for 13 imperial dynasties, with 73 emperors in total. When China got unified for the first time by Qin dynasty, the capital was located to the northwest of Xi’an. The city was also the eastern end of the Silk Road so it can … Read more
You can’t visit Beijing and not go to The Great Wall! I mean, come on! The question is, how much time do you have? And how much do you love crowds? I’ve read a lot about how crowded some parts of the Wall are and decided to do the 4-5h hike from wild part to … Read more
I just came back from China!!!! Yey! It was two weeks full of a workout!! In a couple of years from now, I will remember two things; huge crowds -apparently that was nothing, compared to national holidays. That’s what they told me, yeaaah, sure…; and stairs! Wherever I wanted to go, I had to climb … Read more
Nikko is a mountain town located 2 hours away from Tokyo. That makes it a perfect destination for one day trip. Nikko is not only full of rich history, amazing shrines but also is home to breathtaking natural vistas. The region boasts scenic mountain landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, and hiking trails. Nikko is famous … Read more
I previous posts I have mentioned already that Tokyo is a humongous bustling city with so many activities. I have already written about the vistas from which you can check out the Tokyo from above. As well as, all the cool restaurants and cafes I have been to 🙂 So in this post, I will … Read more
Tokyo is a capital full of crazy and insane restaurants and cafes. If you ever want to go to a weird, different place, it is definitely for you. I can guarantee an unforgettable experience! I was in Tokyo only for three days, so I have not managed to go to all the restaurants I wanted. … Read more
When I was walking around Tokyo, my legs could feel how big the city was. But it was the second I got on top of the first high building when I realized that Tokyo is not big, it humongous. Tokyo deserves the title of the most populous metropolitan area in the world! First time in … Read more
It is finally time to visit the capital! Tokyo has been Japans capital since 1869. Tokyo Metropolis is the most populous metropolitan area in the world! It is humongous! It was the first city I have been to that I could not see the end of, even while standing on the observation deck 450m above … Read more
Nara was the first permanent capital of Japan in 710. It moved later to Nagaoka and then to Kyoto. It was one of the best places I have been to in Japan, right after Kyoto. Not only because of the picturesque scenery and temples but also because of free-roaming deer that you could meet on … Read more
The western part of Kyoto is called Arashiyama District. I am pretty sure most of you saw the pictures of the bamboo grove all over social media, that were taken here. Arashiyama is a charming place, where you can spend the whole day or more. There are many temples around, astonishing views, and a pretty … Read more
Sights in the northern part of Kyoto are a little further from the downtown. So the best way to get there is to hop on the bus. This part of the city contains several of Kyoto’s most important sights like Kinkaku-Ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-Ji Temple, and Ninna-Ji Temple. Kinkakuji Temple Kinkaku-Ji Temple, also … Read more
In central Kyoto, you can find two of the most important tourist sites in the city: the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle, as well as a few smaller sights and attractions. Nijo castle Nijo Castle was built in 1603 by the first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Ieyasu Tokugawa. After the shogunate fell, it was … Read more
There are a couple of temples to visit in the southern part of Kyoto. Unfortunately, I only had time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. So I will only mention this one sight here. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine I think this shrine is one of the most iconic places in Japan. When you see postcards … Read more
I have already mentioned that Kyoto is vast, full of interesting places and mesmerizing views. It is tough to decide when to see all those places. You want to visit them when they are open during the day, but on the other hand, some of them look magical at the night too. Then the seasons … Read more
