With the arrival of autumn, the city of Shanghai, China is enveloped in special excitement. This atmosphere announces the long-awaited arrival of Shanghai crab (Da Zha Xie) season. While Shanghai crab is famous worldwide, it’s known globally as a representative of Chinese gourmet culture. Now, while the image of “Shanghai crab equals steamed crab” has […]
Fujian Province is the birthplace of many world-famous Chinese teas, including oolong tea and white tea. How do people in Fujian Province actually enjoy tea in their daily lives? This time, I visited Xiamen and Fujian Tulou, observed tea culture in local homes and shops, and learned the Fujian Province style of tea brewing directly
When it comes to Chinese airlines, many people may feel uneasy about safety and reliability. This image might become even stronger when it comes to budget airlines, but what’s the actual reality? Today, we’ll introduce Juneyao Airlines, which recently became a hot topic for launching international flights to Kobe Airport. Having had the opportunity to
In the previous part, we shared our journey from the quiet early morning port town to climbing Sunlight Rock. In this final part, we’ll introduce our beach exploration after descending from Sunlight Rock and our experiences in the gradually livening commercial streets. Although our stay was only about 3 hours, we were able to observe
White Rabbit candy with its familiar rabbit logo (Tianzifang store) Nostalgic yet innovative, China’s beloved national candy “White Rabbit” (大白兔奶糖, Dàbáitù nǎitáng) possesses this mysterious charm. While airports and general stores mainly carry the classic milk flavor, there’s actually a wide variety of flavors known to those in the know. Today, we’ll introduce you to
The Fujian Tulou, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are traditional communal residential buildings scattered throughout the mountainous regions of Fujian Province, China. Their unique circular and square architectural styles captivate many tourists, but being hidden scenic spots deep in the mountains, access information is not well-known, making them somewhat challenging destinations to reach.
When entering the mountainous areas of Fujian Province, China, particularly the tulou areas where the Hakka people live, you will inevitably encounter “Nuomi Jiu” (glutinous rice wine). This is a traditional local liquor unique to the Hakka people that is rarely seen in urban areas like Xiamen. Today, I’d like to share the charm, taste,
In Part 1, I introduced how to access Gulangyu Island from Xiamen. Thanks to catching the first ferry of the day to the island, I was able to fully enjoy the island’s charm during the precious early hours when there were few tourists. In this Part 2, I’d like to share my experience from the
Hello everyone. In my previous article, I shared the struggles foreign travelers face when purchasing tickets in China. I briefly mentioned an episode on Gulangyu Island, but this is actually a very charming spot that’s absolutely essential when visiting Xiamen. So today, I’d like to introduce you to how to get to Gulangyu Island (鼓浪嶼)
In my previous article, I shared the difficulties foreign travelers face when using transportation in China. In fact, beyond securing transportation, I also encountered unexpected barriers when purchasing entrance tickets to tourist attractions. What was particularly striking was how inconvenient the situation is for foreign travelers who cannot use the online ticketing systems. Today, I